Rank #3 in Best Portable SSD 2026: 10 Ranked on Speeds That Fit the Cable
Lexar ES3 Portable SSD 1TB, USB 3.2 Gen 2, 1050MB/s, 42g, 10.5mm
- Rating
- 4.4
- Ratings
- 1,645
- Rank
- #3
Price and rating as shown on Amazon when we collected them. Both change.
The Lexar ES3 is the slim option in this ranking, and the listing pairs a 1050 megabyte per second read speed over USB 3.2 Gen 2 with a body the listing calls ultra slim, in a 2.5 inch form factor and a listed weight of 110 grams.
Compatibility is wider than most drives here: gaming consoles, laptops and smartphones are named, and the compatible console list includes both PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X and S, which matters if the drive is meant to move games rather than files. At the time of collection it carried 1,645 ratings at 4.4 stars. Everything here comes from the Amazon listing rather than our own testing.
How those 1,645 ratings break down
An average hides its own shape. This is the spread behind the 4.4 stars.
Specification
Exactly as published on the Amazon listing, field for field.
| Digital Storage Capacity | 1 TB |
|---|---|
| Hard Disk Interface | USB 3.2 |
| Network Connectivity Technology | USB |
| Product Features | Portable, ultra slim |
| Hard Disk Form Factor | 2.5 Inches |
| Compatible Devices | Gaming Console, Laptop, Smartphone |
| Specific Uses For Product | Gaming, Personal, Multimedia |
| Read Speed | 1050 Megabytes Per Second |
| Media Speed | 1000 MB/s |
| Data Transfer Rate | 1050 Megabytes Per Second |
| Form Factor | 2.5-inch |
| Hardware Connectivity | USB 3.2 Gen 2 |
| Compatible Video Game Console Models | Microsoft Xbox SERIES S, Microsoft Xbox SERIES X, Sony PlayStation 4, Sony PlayStation 5 |
| Hard-Drive Size | 1 TB |
| Item Weight | 110 g |
| Item Dimensions L x W x Thickness | 11L x 11W x 11Th millimetres |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Unit Count | 1.0 count |
| Brand Name | Lexar |
| Model Number | LES3XXX001T-RNSNG |
What it is up against
The rivals it was ranked against in Best Portable SSD 2026: 10 Ranked on Speeds That Fit the Cable.
Rank #1
Samsung T9 Portable SSD 1TB, USB 3.2 Gen 2x2, 2000MB/s, 122g
£199.99
Rank #2
SanDisk Extreme Portable SSD 1TB, 1050MB/s Read, IP65, 3m Drop
£150.91
Rank #4
Kingston XS1000 Portable SSD 1TB, USB 3.2 Gen 2, 1050MB/s
£125.58
Rank #5
Samsung T7 Portable SSD 1TB, USB 3.2 Gen 2, AES 256-bit
£162.98
Questions people ask
What read speed is listed?
1050 megabytes per second.
What consoles are listed as compatible?
PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X and S, per the listing.
How heavy is it?
110 grams, as listed.
What interface does it use?
USB 3.2 Gen 2.
How many ratings does it have?
1,645 at the time of collection, averaging 4.4 stars.
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