Orico Reveals New K20 Mini SSD For Adding Smartphone Storage
The problem with smartphones is that sooner or later you find yourself running out of storage, especially if you are an iPhone user. Apple charges a hefty premium for extra storage capacity so it can pay to look for an alternative.
Storage brand Orico has just announced its latest ultra-thin and portable SSD designed specifically for use with smartphones. With a case that measures just 7.5mm and weighs in at a negligible 45g, this lightweight SSD is designed for use on the go and won't block a smartphone's camera lens.
Equipped with N52 strong magnets and with a magnetic force of 18N, the Orico K20 Mini can securely clamp magnetically to the back of a smartphone, enabling the user to make one-handed videos while recording footage directly to the SSD.
Made from premium aluminum alloy with a sand-blasted satin finish, the silver SSD matches Apple's phone designs well. Available in capacities of 512GB, 1TB and 2TB, the Orico K20 Mini can support 4K ProRes video recording and storage, with enough capacity to record many hours of video footage.
Sporting data transfer speeds up to 2,050MB/s, the Orico K20 Mini works seamlessly with macOS, iOS on iPhone 16 and higher, Windows and Android devices for efficient multi-device usage.
The SSD is supplied with a flat ribbon-style cable connection for plugging into the host device and can handle video resolutions up to 4K at 120Hz. For smartphones that don't have a magnetic surface, Orico supplies a slim metal ring that can stick to the rear of a smartphone or a laptop so the SSD can be clamped on like a limpet.
As well as being useful for storing RAW video and photos, the Orico K20 Mini can also be used for backing up laptops or storing large amounts of data such as audio files, movies, spreadsheets or databases. The data transfer speed is fast enough to work directly from the SSD.
The new Orico K20 Mini SSD is available now in capacities of 512GB, 1TB and 2TB with prices starting at $68.99 / £53.30 / €63,95.
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