PLANCK
Essential SSD
Plug-and-play. Pocket-size. Phone-first.
PlanckGear Essential SSD is your phone’s new thumbdrive—just 5 g and coin-small, with up to 400 MB/s to back up photos, transfer and edit on the go. It plugs directly into USB-C for instant offload and sharing across phones, tablets, and laptops—no cables, apps, or monthly fees.
Compatibility
Smartphones:
iPhone (15 and up), Android (Samsung, Google Pixel, etc.)
Tablets:
iPads, Android tablets
Laptops and desktops:
macOS, Windows, Linux
Gaming consoles:
PlayStation, Xbox *required host with USB3.2 Gen2 or higher for maximum performance
File systems:
exFAT (default, supports cross-platform use)
What's In The Box
Includes:
- PlanckGear Essential SSD
- PlanckGear Wrist Strap
Customer Service
365-Day Easy Returns
3-Year Warranty
Free Standard Shipping for orders above $100 USD
Essential SSD
coin-size. feather-light.
as heavy as an Airbud and as small as a coin—storage that travels like it’s part of your phone.
so small, you’ll forget it’s even there.
shoot. backup. keep shooting.
say goodbye to “Storage Full.”
Essential SSD lets you keep shooting, back up on the spot, and stay present—on trips, at weddings, with kids or pets.
everyday speed up to 400 MB/s in 256/512 GB.
don’t sacrifice your memories.
binge on more memories—plug in, offload, backup, transfer, and keep rolling with enough 4K runtime for a full season of stories.
*calculated via 4K60 ≈ 100 Mb/s Bitrate, HEIF/JPEG ≈ 4 MB per photo and RAW (DNG/ProRAW) ≈ 25 MB per photo.
compatible with iPhone 17
got the new iPhone? don’t worry, it’s perfectly compatible — even with your case on.
LESS RIG, MORE STORY
made for the moments that matter
fewer parts, more story: planck let’s you focus on content, not kit.
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backed by 2,400+ creators worldwide
...perfect for professionals working in dynamic environments. Its ultra-compact form factor and USB-C compatibility guarantee seamless integration with smartphones, laptops, and gaming consoles.
— Apple Insider
...this external storage solution is essential for those working with high-resolution content in video editing software.
— TechRadar
That is fast enough to unlock ProRes 4K at 120fps without dropping frames, all powered using a NVMe chip.
— Digital Camera World
It’s compact enough to fit in your pocket, and you can also comfortably record videos from your phone with one of these plugged into the USB-C port.
— 9to5Toys
After testing it for about two weeks, I can confidently say that it's changed how I capture and edit videos, a workflow that typically involves recording 4K footage on both my phone and Sony camera and piecing it all together on my MacBook.
— ZDNET
Planck SSD is stepping in as a pocket-sized powerhouse built for creators, travelers, and professionals who need fast, high-capacity storage without the bulk. With a phone-first design, this ultracompact SSD delivers up to 2TB of storage, 10 Gbps transfer speeds, and seamless compatibility with iPhones, Android devices, tablets, and laptops.
— Android Guys
connects up to 2x planck SSD
140W pass-through PD charging
HDMI Port 4K/60hz Output
USB 3.2 Gen 2 Up to 1050 MB/s
product specifications
features
Plug-and-play simplicity:
Plugs in directly to USB-C—no cables, hubs, or apps
Built for Phones, Compatible Everywhere:
Shoot on phone, preview on tablet, hand off to laptop (exFAT).
Right-sized capacity:
256GB or 512GB—perfect for trips, events, and weekly backups.
Pocket-Sized Power:
Smaller than an AirPods case. Take it everywhere, create anywhere.
compatibility
Smartphones:
iPhone (15 and up), Android (Samsung, Google Pixel, etc.)
Tablets:
iPads, Android tablets
Laptops and desktops:
macOS, Windows, Linux
File systems:
exFAT (default, supports cross-platform use)
technical
Storage capacity:
256GB and 512GB
Interface:
USB-C (USB 3.2 Gen 1)
Certifications:
CE, FCC
dimensions & weight
Dimensions:
14mm (W) x 23mm (L) x 5.9mm (H)
Weight: 5g
Materials:
Aluminum and PC
prores recording
Read/write Speeds:
Up to 400 MBps
Sustained Speed:
~160 MBps (ideal for photos, documents, and everyday 4K HEVC/H.264 clips)
Apple ProRes:
Suitable for short clips (4K/25 fps ProRes) on supported devices.
- ~35–40 min on 256 GB
- ~70–75 min on 512 GB.
durability
Drop resistance:
Up to 3 meters
Water resistance:
Sealed design with water-resistant components (excluding USB port)
what's in the box
planck essential ssd
planck wrist strap
3-year warranty
