As mobile creation surges past the limits of traditional storage, a new generation of ultra‑portable SSDs is stepping in to keep pace with the way we capture our lives.
Smartphones have evolved far beyond their origins as communication devices. Today, they serve as essential tools for capturing, securing, and documenting our lives. With the ability to shoot professional‑grade 4K and 8K video, capture ProRAW photos, and produce social‑ready edits, mobile devices now rival dedicated cameras in capability. Yet storage capacity, data transfer, and workflow tools have not kept pace with this rapid advancement.
The Modern Storage Challenge
Consumers now routinely generate video files ranging from several hundred megabytes to multiple gigabytes per clip. Higher resolutions, particularly 4K and 8K. This cause sfile sizes to grow exponentially, quickly overwhelming internal phone storage.
Cloud offloading, while convenient, remains slow, expensive, and unreliable, especially during travel or on-location shoots where connectivity is limited. This gap between mobile capture and mobile storage has become one of the most significant workflow constraints for creators.
Planck’s Solution: Storage Reimagined
Planck addresses this challenge by redefining the SSD as a true mobile accessory. Compact, fast, and designed to integrate seamlessly with the way creators actually shoot. The latest additions to the lineup, Planck Essential and Planck Studio, offer tailored solutions for both everyday users and professional creators.
Designed for students, travelers, and casual creators, Planck Essential is the smallest SSD in the Planck ecosystem. Weighing just 5 grams and measuring at the size of a package of gum, it provides up to 300 MB/s read/write speeds in a compact, plug‑and‑play USB‑C form factor.
It requires no cables, apps, or subscriptions and is fully compatible with iPhone 15–17 Series and Android devices.
Built for creators managing large project files, multi‑day shoots, or archive‑level media libraries, Planck Studio delivers high‑performance mobile storage powered by USB4 with speeds up to 3700 MB/s.
It introduces advanced workflow features, including:
- Apple Find My and Google Find Hub integration
- Dual Planck SSD connectivity
- 4K/60Hz HDMI output for real‑time monitoring
- Up to 140W PD pass‑through charging
- USB 2 Gen 2 ports delivering up to 10Gbps (1050 MB/s)
Compatible with iPhone 15–17 Series, Android, laptops, and gaming consoles, Planck Studio is engineered for creators who demand reliability and speed on set and on the move.
As creators continue to push the boundaries of what mobile devices can capture, Planck ensures their storage, speed, and workflow can finally keep up with their ambition.
Features and Specifications
- Dimensions and Weight:
- Planck Essential: 14 × 23 × 5.9 mm; 5 grams
- Planck Studio: Unknown at this time
- Storage:
- Planck Essential: 256GB and 512GB
- Planck Studio: 4 TB and 8 TB models
- Connectivity:
- Planck Essential: 300–400 MB/s
- Planck Studio: Not disclosed
- Speed:
- Planck Essential: USB‑C plug‑and‑play (no cables, no apps, no subscription)
- Planck Studio: Magnetic mounting
- Compatibility: Works with iPhone 15–17, Android, laptops, tablets, PlayStation, Xbox
- Trackable via Apple Find My and Google Find Hub
For more information or to purchase the Planck Essential and Planck Studio
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