Glyph Introduces 80Gbps USB4 Portable NVMe SSD with MagSafe and Tracking

This release directly targets bottlenecks in high-resolution video and large-format photography workflows, offering storage solutions designed for sustained performance and portability. The inclusion of MagSafe compatibility and location tracking reflects an understanding of on-set and remote production challenges for media professionals. Expect increasing adoption of high-bandwidth external storage solutions as content resolution and file sizes continue to grow; watch for similar integrations of mounting and tracking features in upcoming professional-grade storage products.

Glyph’s Atom EX80 builds on its existing Atom EX series, which includes the EX20 and EX40 models, as detailed by PetaPixel and Newsshooter in early 2026. The EX40 offers speeds up to 4000 MB/s, and the EX20 up to 2100 MB/s, both designed for demanding creative workflows. The company emphasizes sustained throughput over peak speeds, a critical factor for large file transfers in production environments (Glyph website, January 2026). The new 80Gbps USB4 standard in the Atom EX80 doubles the bandwidth of previous USB4 implementations at 40Gbps, aligning with the industry's continuous push for faster data handling required by 8K and multi-stream workflows. This rapid evolution in connectivity standards is crucial for professionals editing directly from external drives or offloading footage on location (PetaPixel, June 2026).