IFA 2023: Lexar microSD Card and Gaming Products

Lexar Co., Ltd. is unveiling new products that are estimated to be launched in 4Q23.

Designed for photography professionals and PC enthusiasts to accelerate their workflow, the expanded portfolio includes a new microSD card, internal SSDs, DRAM, and portable SSDs.

The new professional GOLD micro SDXC UHS-II card, available in 128GB and 256GB, leverages the high-speed performance and a video speed class 60 (V60) rating, allowing users to capture, play back, and transfer HD multimedia files, including 4K video, with a read transfer speed up to 280MB/s. This card is for use with gaming devices, sports camcorders, tablets, or smartphones, and drones.

The performance of Lexar ARES RGB DDR5 Desktop Memory reaches 8,000MT/s and 8,400MT/s, allowing hardcore gamers and PC enthusiasts to experience performance with next-gen DDR5. And, in addition to the performance, this memory also features Lexar RGB Sync so gamers can customize the RGB LED to their own style, and its aluminum heat spreader keeps the system cool. It is built with on-die ECC, which leverages real-time data error correction for increased data stability and reliability. With on-board Power Management IC (PMIC), it provides better power control and power delivery.

The professional NM790 with Heatsink M.2 NVMe SSD, available in capacities from 1TB to 4TB, is perfect for hardcore gamers, professionals, and creators, delivering performance of 12,000MB/s read, 11,000MB/s write, thanks to its PCIe Gen 5×4 NVMe 2.0 technology standard. It features an integrated Active Heatsink to reduce heat for better performance and power efficiency. It leverages the latest 12nm controller to produce low power consumption and longer battery life.

It available delivers speeds of 7,400MB/s read, 6,500MB/s write with PCIe Gen 4 tech, which includes HMB 3.0 and dynamic SLC cache. The memory features an integrated heatsink, which ensures systems stay cool to maintain speed, power efficiency, and thermal control for sustained performance. It is compatible with desktop computers, and is to use with PlayStation 5.

Aimed at users working with huge files in the field, the portable SSDs deliver edurability and reliability. The SL600 portable SSD, available in 512GB to 4TB, has speeds up to 2,000MB/s R/W and features a durable aluminum enclosure with a sandblasted finish. Besides offering the same speed performance as the SL600, the new Armor 700 rugged portable SSD, available in 1TB to 4TB, is IP65 rated for water and dust resistance and the rugged design can endure a 3m anti-drop. The SL500 portable SSD, available in 512GB  to 4TB, is capable of speeds up to 2,000MB/s read and 1,080MB/s write. The sleek aluminum design is compact and easy to carry. All the portable SSDs are secured by Lexar DataShield, a security software that helps keep files safe with 256-bit AES encryption.

“Lexar has established a long history of developing leading memory solutions for photo and video communities. By leveraging its expertise to develop a variety of products, we are proud to offer the quality, performance, and reliability Lexar users expect. We will continue to offer products designed to meet the unique needs of photographers, videographers, content creators, and PC enthusiasts of all levels,” said Samy Benarf, GM Europe.