Lexar ES5 Magnetic External SSD drops to $184.99 in new low price

Pick this up and save $15.

If you've been eyeing a fast, portable SSD that clicks right onto your MagSafe phone or tablet, Lexar ES5 Magnetic External SSD, Up to drops to $184.99 - save $15. This 8% discount brings it below its $199.99 list price and undercuts the 30-day average of $199.86.

THE DEAL

Lexar ES5 Magnetic External SSD, Up to

$184.99 (was $199.99) - Save $15 (8% off)

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Get This Deal

This is one of the first meaningful discounts on the ES5 since launch. The drive usually sits at or near its $199.99 list price, so seeing it drop to $184.99 is a good sign for anyone ready to buy. At $15 off, it's not a fire sale, but it's the best price available right now for a drive that's still relatively new on the market.

What You're Getting

The Lexar ES5 is a 1TB external SSD built for mobile creators. It pushes up to 2000MB/s read and write over USB 3.2 Gen 2x2, letting you edit 4K ProRes footage directly off the drive. The MagSafe-compatible backplate snaps onto iPhone 15/16 and recent Android phones, and an included metal ring lets you add magnetic mounting to any device. It supports Apple ProRes recording at 4K120FPS and Samsung Pro Video at 8K30FPS. The drive is rated IP65 for dust and water resistance and survives drops up to 3 meters. A built-in cable organizer doubles as a lanyard, and the Lexar app handles automatic backups from your phone.

Who This Is For

Mobile videographers filming ProRes on an iPhone 15 Pro or 16 Pro will get the most out of this drive. Same goes for Samsung phone users shooting 8K video who need a fast, portable dump target. The MagSafe attachment makes it practical for on-set use, and the IP65 rating means it won't die from a splash or dust. If you only need a basic backup drive and don't shoot video, a cheaper USB 3.0 SSD will do the job for less.

Final Verdict

At $184.99. This is the best price so far on a purpose-built SSD for iPhone and Android creators who need fast, magnetic storage they can take anywhere. If you shoot ProRes or 8K video on your phone, this drive is worth grabbing now rather than waiting for a deeper cut that may not come for months.