Insta360 Quick Reader: Ultralight 512 GB portable SSD for phones, computers and action cams

Insta360 and Lexar team up to offer a new compact SSD

Insta360 has launched a new pint-sized external storage drive with a 512 GB capacity. With its relatively high read and write speeds, the Insta360 Quick Reader can also handle media transfers efficiently, especially for videos.

Silvio Werner (translated by Zhiwei Zhuang), Published 03/10/2026 🇩🇪

Insta360 and Lexar have teamed up to release a new ultra-compact external storage drive. The Insta360 Quick Reader 512 GB is essentially an SSD with an integrated USB-C plug, eliminating the need for additional cables. Besides supporting smartphones, tablets and PCs, the device is also compatible with several Insta360 cameras at launch, including the Insta360 X5, X4 Air and Ace Pro 2, with further models set to follow. The drive measures just 29.7 × 21.9 × 18.4 mm (1.17 × 0.86 × 0.72 in) and weighs only 5.4 g (0.19 oz), making it lighter than a 50-cent coin. Insta360 promises transfer speeds of up to 420 MB/s, without specifying whether this refers to read or write performance. Such a high maximum speed likely applies to sequential read/write transfers.

The USB-C connector is mounted at an angle. One of the product photos suggests that this design may pose a slight issue when using the SSD with a laptop. However, the same design could be advantageous for use with a smartphone, since it keeps the drive from protruding too far from the USB port. The Insta360 Quick Reader supports Apple ProRes recording, potentially making it a more affordable alternative to buying a higher-capacity iPhone. It is now available for US$140 / €157 / £130 from the official store. The Orico 512 GB portable SSD is faster on paper and may be a less expensive option to consider.

The device sticks out slightly when plugged into a laptop.

The storage drive supports ProRes recording.

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Editor of the original article: Silvio Werner - Senior Tech Writer - 16786 articles published on Notebookcheck since 2017

I have been active as a journalist for over 10 years, most of it in the field of technology. I worked for Tom’s Hardware and ComputerBase, among others, and have been working for Notebookcheck since 2017. My current focus is particularly on mini PCs and single-board computers such as the Raspberry Pi – so in other words, compact systems with a lot of potential. In addition, I have a soft spot for all kinds of wearables, especially smartwatches. My main profession is as a laboratory engineer, which is why neither scientific contexts nor the interpretation of complex measurements are foreign to me.

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Translator: Zhiwei Zhuang - Translator - 594 articles published on Notebookcheck since 2022

After graduating with a bachelor’s degree in environmental engineering, I moved from Singapore to Cologne in 2014 and began pursuing a career as a freelance translator. Much of my translation work focuses on science, engineering and technology. My fascination with computers and mobile electronics began when I was young. And I have fond memories reading countless tech and gaming magazines. Working with Notebookcheck gives me the opportunity to incorporate my personal interests into my professional work.

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Silvio Werner, 2026-03-10 (Update: 2026-03-10)

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