While crowdfunded products often come with risks, the Planck SSD impresses with its blend of quality and practicality. After a two-week testing period, it significantly improved the author’s video capturing and editing workflow. With pricing set at $125 for 1TB and $200 for 2TB, it stands to challenge high-end options on the market, especially when comparing storage upgrades from companies like Apple. The SSD's plug-and-play functionality facilitates connection across various devices, and its read/write speeds nearly match advertised performance, making it a strong contender for creators in need of portable storage.
We don't often cover crowdfunded products at ZDNET, as the potential for production issues and undelivered promises far outweigh the end product that readers will invest their time and money in.
Considering Apple charges about $500 to upgrade eligible iPhone models to 1TB of storage, the expense may be worth it for content creators who truly need the added memory.
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.
Using the Planck is a simple plug-and-play affair; almost any device that supports USB-C data transfer, including a MacBook, iPhone or Android, and camera, will work with the accessory.
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