Best iPhone Filmmaking SSD Drive — Lexar ES5 Magnetic Portable SSD

Updated 14 Oct 2025 · By Simon Songhurst

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If you’re shooting cinematic video or ProRes on the iPhone 16 Pro Max, you need a fast, reliable SSD that can keep up. In this video I test the Lexar ES5 Magnetic Portable SSD — a compact, MagSafe-compatible external drive for creators who want pro-level performance in a travel-friendly setup.

The ES5 delivers up to 2000 MB/s read and write speeds, comfortably handling 4K60 and 4K120 ProRes recording without dropped frames. It magnetically mounts to your iPhone, keeps cables tidy, and is IP65 with 3 m drop resistance.

👉 Lexar ES5 Magnetic SSD 📖 Best iPhone Filmmaking Gear Guide

00:00 — Intro — Best iPhone Filmmaking SSD Drive
00:32 — Build Quality: Lexar ES5 1TB
01:01 — iPhone 16 Pro Max External SSD Fit
01:22 — iPhone ProRes Log 60p / 120 fps
02:40 — Video Editing SSD Drive
03:05 — Samsung External SSD Mounting
03:55 — Dust & Water Resistance
04:12 — iPhone Filmmaking Gear Guide

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Disclosure: Lexar provided the drive for review. This video isn’t sponsored and all opinions are my own.