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Lexar TouchLock SSD Offers NFC Hardware Encryption Starting at $100

Executive Briefing

  • Features 128-bit AES hardware encryption, making the drive invisible to any device until unlocked via NFC tap
  • Requires the Lexar app on an NFC-enabled smartphone to authenticate, adding a strong physical security layer
  • Delivers read speeds up to 400MB/s, significantly slower than typical SSDs, limiting professional video workflows
  • Available in 512GB, 1TB, and 2TB capacities with MagSafe compatibility for direct phone attachment
  • Priced from $100/£100, positioning it as one of the most affordable hardware-encrypted portable drives available