# Ultra-Tough Technology Drives The Sony SL Series External SSDs Have a High-Performance Design By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2019-04-09 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/external-ssds References: [hiconsumption](https://hiconsumption.com/2019/04/sony-sl-series-ultra-tough-external-ssds/) & [pro.sony](https://pro.sony/ue_US/press/ultra-tough-high-speed-ssd) The [Sony](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/game-drive-for-ps5) SL Series External SSDs are the latest storage solutions from the technology brand that aim to provide users with a [durable way to carry their data](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lexar-es5) with them on a daily basis. The SL-M series and SL-C series drives are each designed to be waterproof, dustproof, extremely durable and impact-proof to ensure they can keep up with the rigorous demands of an active lifestyle. This might including photographers and videographers who spend ample time in the field who need a way to backup their data as they capture footage. The Sony SL Series External SSDs provide read and write speeds up to 1,000MB/s, and also feature intelligent hardware security software along with [hardware encryption to keep data protected](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/move-speed-gd10). The drives are positioned for a summer 2019 launch with pricing not yet available. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.3/10 - Popularity: 40% | Activity: 52% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Durable External Ssds:** Opportunity for manufacturers to develop rugged and durable external SSDs for users with active lifestyles. - **High-performance Storage Solutions:** Opportunity for technology brands to create storage solutions with ultra-fast read and write speeds. - **Hardware Encryption and Security Software:** Opportunity for software companies to develop intelligent hardware security software and encryption solutions for external SSDs. ### Where This Applies - **Technology Manufacturing:** Opportunity for technology manufacturers to develop and produce durable external SSDs for active lifestyle users. - **Media and Entertainment:** Opportunity for media and entertainment professionals to have high-performance storage solutions for backup and data transfer needs. - **Information Security:** Opportunity for information security companies to provide encryption and security software solutions for external SSDs. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Fast Rugged Industry-Focused SSDs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lacie-rugged-ssd4.md) - [Ultra-Compact Portable SSDs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ultra-compact-ssd.md) - [Durable On-the-Go SSDs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/armor-700.md) - [Durable Mobile Professional SSDs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lexar-es3.md) - [Encrypted Smartphone Hard Drives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lexar-sl500-portable-ssd.md) - [Portable SSD Storage Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ssd-storage-device.md) - [High-Bandwidth External SSDs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ex400u-survivor.md) - [High-Security External SSDs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hardware-encrypted-external-ssd.md) - [Innovative High-Speed SSDs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xs1000.md)