Lexar Announces 512GB CFexpress Type-B Card

[btarunr]

Lexar, a leading global brand of flash memory solutions, is excited to announce the 512 GB addition to the Lexar CFexpress Type-B Card DIAMOND Series lineup. This expanded capacity allows photographers and videographers even more freedom when shooting on location or in studio. The card also delivers on performance with transfer speeds of up to 1900 MB/s, write speeds up to 1700 MB/s and a minimum write speed of 1600 MB/s. It is rated VPG400 and features PCIe Gen 3x2 and NVMe protocols for smooth, high-speed recording of images and 8K video.

"The CFexpress Type-B Card DIAMOND Series delivers on what professional photographers and videographers demand—the performance and capacity to not only empower creativity, but to accelerate workflows to keep pace with the professional's hectic schedule," said Joey Lopez, Director, Brand Marketing. Compatible with firmware-enabled CFexpress cameras, the CFexpress Type-B Card DIAMOND Series is now available in 512 GB, 256 GB, and 128 GB capacities.



Lexar Professional CFexpress Type B Card DIAMOND Series 512 GB is available now for purchase online at an MSRP of $529.99.

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[dj-electric]

What a grossly overpriced card, c'mon Lexar. This is a lot even for a flagship series.
Even the 170 dollar AngelBird card clears this minimum write speed certification.

 

[thomasjpr]

The read/write speeds marketed here are higher than most other cards, but only slightly. Similar cards of this capacity are in the $200-300 range. It even surpasses the Sony card, which retails around $450. This is a crazy premium for a card (and a brand) that just isn't that remarkable.

 

[Wirko]

What ever justifies the extreme prices of CFexpress cards, all of them? The sustained write speed is indeed high but some of the best SSDs exceed that and still cost around 100€ for 1TB variants. I understand that the memory cards probably need to employ some costly tech (8-channel controllers, tall stacks of NAND dies) but so do these SSDs.

 

[thomasjpr]

What ever justifies the extreme prices of CFexpress cards, all of them? The sustained write speed is indeed high but some of the best SSDs exceed that and still cost around 100€ for 1TB variants. I understand that the memory cards probably need to employ some costly tech (8-channel controllers, tall stacks of NAND dies) but so do these SSDs.

I think the speed combined with the willingness of a particular market segment to pay for that speed = high markups. CFexpress cards are generally only used in professional or semi-pro cameras where the capture (and offload) speed can really matter, for both still images and 4, 6, 8k video at 60 or 120FPS. So yeah, there is a considerable markup on this tech, but there are also enough users willing to pay for that out of professional necessity.

 

[Chaitanya]

What ever justifies the extreme prices of CFexpress cards, all of them? The sustained write speed is indeed high but some of the best SSDs exceed that and still cost around 100€ for 1TB variants. I understand that the memory cards probably need to employ some costly tech (8-channel controllers, tall stacks of NAND dies) but so do these SSDs.

None of your SSDs(M.2) are designed to be installed/removed multiple times a day neither are they designed for Hot plug/swap operations and neither are they are designed for being dropped or used in harsh enviornment. Also these Lexar Diamond CFxpress cards target the high end Cinema/Video creators just like Sandisk Pro Cinema card where that VPG400 rating means more than advertised read/write speeds.

What a grossly overpriced card, c'mon Lexar. This is a lot even for a flagship series.
Even the 170 dollar AngelBird card clears this minimum write speed certification.

And those AngelBird cards seem to have some of the worst after sales service and bad reputation for durability. That VPG certifications seem to be adding to cost of cards as Sandisk ProCinema 256GB card costs $449.

 

[Minus Infinity]

The read/write speeds marketed here are higher than most other cards, but only slightly. Similar cards of this capacity are in the $200-300 range. It even surpasses the Sony card, which retails around $450. This is a crazy premium for a card (and a brand) that just isn't that remarkable.

Most brands DO NOT advertise minimum write speeds, only maximum. 1600MB/s is one of the best I've seen with most be well under 1000MB/s. However, price is ridiculous.

Stick to Delkin Black or Green's IMO.

 

[Wirko]

Most brands DO NOT advertise minimum write speeds, only maximum. 1600MB/s is one of the best I've seen with most be well under 1000MB/s.

Yes, indeed. Apart from that, I don't see write endurance specified either. Or IP rating. Or MIL-STD rating for vibration resistance. For a card in heavy use every day, I think it matters.