Lexar Professional GOLD CFexpress 4.0 Type B Card 256GB

Lexar Professional GOLD CFexpress 4.0 Type B 256GB is a high-speed memory card for cameras with a CFexpress Type B slot. Using the PCIe 4.0 interface it reaches up to 3600 MB/s read and 3300 MB/s write, about twice as fast as CFexpress 2.0 cards when used with a 4.0 reader. The card suits high-bitrate video, RAW recording and long photo bursts. It is dust resistant (IP5X), survives 5 m drops and 1500G shocks, works from -12 to 72 °C and comes with access to Lexar Recovery Tool.

Looking for a fast CFexpress Type B card for high-bitrate video and long RAW bursts? The Lexar Professional GOLD CFexpress 4.0 Type B 256GB uses the PCIe 4.0 interface and reaches up to 3600 MB/s read and 3300 MB/s write, so your camera clears its buffer quickly and footage offloads in a fraction of the time with a CFexpress 4.0 reader. The card is designed for working conditions on location with IP5X dust resistance, 5 m drop and 1500G shock resistance and a wide operating temperature range. It is backward compatible with CFexpress 2.0 Type B devices and comes with access to Lexar Recovery Tool and a limited lifetime warranty.

KEY FEATURES

• CFexpress 4.0 Type B, PCIe 4.0: up to 3600 MB/s read and 3300 MB/s write.
• Sustained write: about 1000 MB/s for the 256GB capacity (3000 MB/s applies to 512GB and larger).
• 2× faster post-production: compared with CFexpress 2.0 cards when used with a CFexpress 4.0 Type B reader.
• Rugged design: IP5X dust resistant, 5 m drop-proof, 1500G shock and 10–2000 Hz vibration resistant.
• Wide temperature range: operating from -12 °C to 72 °C.
• Lexar Recovery Tool: free software to recover accidentally deleted files.
• Limited lifetime warranty: 10 years in regions that do not recognise lifetime warranties.

WHEN IS THE LEXAR GOLD TYPE B THE RIGHT CHOICE?

Choose this card for cameras with a CFexpress Type B slot when speed and reliability matter.

• High-bitrate video: RAW and high-bitrate codecs in cameras with CFexpress Type B slots.
• Action, sports and wildlife: fast buffer clearing during long RAW bursts.
• Fast offload on set: with a CFexpress 4.0 Type B reader footage is backed up much faster.
• Upgrade from CFexpress 2.0: the card also works in CFexpress 2.0 Type B devices.

ADVANTAGES OVER A CFEXPRESS 2.0 TYPE B CARD

• Up to 2× faster offload: PCIe 4.0 instead of PCIe 3.0 when used with a 4.0 reader.
• Future-proof: ready for cameras with CFexpress 4.0 Type B slots.
• Rugged build: drop, shock and dust resistance.
• Recovery software: Lexar Recovery Tool access included.

WHAT DOES CFEXPRESS 4.0 TYPE B MEAN?

CFexpress Type B is the larger CFexpress card format used by many professional photo and video cameras. Version 4.0 is based on PCIe 4.0 and doubles the possible bandwidth compared with CFexpress 2.0. In older Type B devices the card works at the speed the device supports.

Note: Lexar does not state a VPG rating for this card; for guaranteed video modes always check the camera manufacturer's list of recommended cards.

USE IT WITH

• Card readers: Exascend CFexpress 4.0 Type B card reader or the Wise CFexpress Type B USB4 reader RD-40CXB.
• Card protection: SmallRig card reader and storage case (Type B) 4532.
• Docking: SmallRig 9 in 1 CFexpress Type B docking station 4662.

LEXAR GOLD TYPE B 256GB VS LARGER CAPACITIES

The GOLD Type B series shares the same read speed; sustained write grows with capacity.

• Lexar GOLD Type B vs Exascend Element Pro CFexpress 4.0 Type B 256GB: both are CFexpress 4.0 Type B cards; the Lexar adds Lexar Recovery Tool and a limited lifetime warranty.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Does the card work in CFexpress 2.0 Type B cameras?

Yes, at the maximum speed of the camera.

Does it fit a CFexpress Type A slot?

No. Type B is a larger format; Type A cameras need a Type A card.

What is the sustained write of the 256GB version?

About 1000 MB/s; 3000 MB/s applies to 512GB and larger.

Is the card waterproof?

Lexar states IP5X dust resistance; water resistance is not stated.

Which reader should I use?

A CFexpress Type B reader; for full speed a CFexpress 4.0 Type B reader.