Lexar TouchLock Portable SSD Secures Everyday Data Worries with Dual-Layer Encryption, NFC Included

Portable drives simply have a dreadful habit of disappearing, as they slide out of a pocket or off a desk and end up in a dusty old drawer. However, the true issue arises when the next unlucky soul who discovers it may simply walk in and access everything on the drive. Lexar has developed a really clever solution, the TouchLock. This handy small SSD combines strong encryption with a quick unlock method that uses your smartphone, so the drive remains locked until you’re ready to let it go.

The TouchLock is built around security. The disk uses 128 bit AES encryption, which is incorporated right into the hardware. Don’t worry, your data is safe even if the disk is attached to a malicious machine. Plus, unlocking it is as simple as touching your NFC-enabled phone against the drive while running the Lexar app; no tedious passwords or codes to learn, just your phone as the key. Once authenticated, the disk mounts normally, then disconnects and locks up tight again. This makes it much easier to keep important files away from inquisitive eyes.

Lexar’s design is so sleek that it’s easy to slide into your pocket, weighing only 40 grams. There’s also a built-in magnetic ring that allows you to clip it onto the back of your iPhone via MagSafe, allowing you to transfer photographs and videos directly from your phone to the drive while the two are still connected, no cords dangling everywhere. If you drop it, the case can withstand a 2 metre fall onto concrete without a scratch.

Performance-wise, it is solid, with read speeds of up to 450 MB/s and write speeds of up to 420 MB/s over USB 3.2 Gen 1, which is plenty for almost any user, particularly when dealing with massive photo libraries, 4K video files, or just normal day-to-day paperwork. Capacities range from 512GB to 1TB and 2TB, providing you plenty of space to expand your collection.

In addition to unlocking the drive, the Lexar app allows you to set up automatic backups of photographs and videos from your iOS or Android device. The greatest part? It’s all done offline, so there are no cloud or third-party servers involved. The program also handles live photos from iPhones with ease. The entire procedure is local and private, exactly like you prefer it.

You can connect the TouchLock to a Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, or iOS device. The NFC unlock will not work on all phones, but once unlocked, the drive will function normally. The price is also fair, with the 512GB model starting at roughly $85, and the 1TB version around $140, depending on the reseller.
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