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Lexar ES5 2TB USB

This portable external SSD delivers 2TB of fast storage with read speeds up to 2000 MB/s, making it ideal for photographers, videographers, and creative professionals who need to move large files quickly. The compact 2.5" form factor fits easily in a bag, while the USB interface provides broad compatibility across computers and devices. Backed by a 5-year warranty, it's a reliable choice for anyone looking to expand their storage without sacrificing speed or portability.

Specifications

Capacity

2 TB

Drive Type

SSD

Interface

The physical connection to your computer, console, or camera. NVMe is typically fastest, but SATA, USB, and SD speeds vary a lot between products, check the Read Speed row too.

USB

Form Factor

The drive's physical size and shape. M.2 is a slim stick for modern SSDs, 2.5″ and 3.5″ are older cased formats.

2.5"

Read Speed

How fast data can be read from the drive. Higher is better, especially for boot times and load screens.

2.0 GB/s

Write Speed

How fast data can be written to the drive. Matters most for copying large files, recording video, or heavy multitasking.

2.0 GB/s

NAND Type

TLC is the mainstream flash type with a solid balance of speed and endurance. QLC costs less per gigabyte but slows more under heavy writes.

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DRAM Cache

A DRAM cache gives steadier performance under heavy or random workloads. Drives without one are usually fine for everyday use.

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Sided

Whether the flash chips are mounted on one side of the circuit board or both. Single-sided drives fit in more laptops and handhelds with tight internal clearance, and their heatsinks are an easier fit in the PS5's expansion bay too.

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Placement

External

Warranty

5 years