NAB Show: Lexar Showcasing Pro Workflow and Flash Storage Media

Lexar Co. Ltd. announced its lineup of products to be shown at the NAB Show 2024, from April 14-17 at Las Vegas Convention Center, NV.

The firm’s products deliver the speed performance that professional videographers, filmmakers, and creators demand in their cameras while also accelerating workflows.

The company’s Rugged Series includes the Armor Gold SD UHS-II V60 card. This card offers a max. read speed of 280MB/s and a max. write speed of 210MB/s, ^(*) features an IP68 rating, and supports 6K video capture.

The Armor Silver PRO SD UHS-II V60 card also clocks in at a max. read speed of 280MB/s and delivers write speed of 160MB/s. ^(*) It is also rated IP68 and supports 6K video as well.

In the SSD category, the Armor 700 Portable SSD leverages USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 to provide max. RW speeds of 2,000MB/s ^(*) and an IP66 rating lets users know that its design protects against both water and dust ^(**) and is built to withstand up to 3-meter drops and falls. ^(**)

The firm also announced a new line of products dedicated to improving the professional workflow. The PRO WORKFLOW is a 6-bay dock designed to maximize efficiency in the studio by allowing professionals to customize a solution with the modules they need. It is compatible with a range of WORKFLOW readers for CFexpress Type B and Type A 4.0 cards, SD and microSD UHS-II cards, and portable SSDs. It adopts Thunderbolt 4 and supports speeds up to 40Gb/s. The PRO WORKFLOW GO is a portable solution that allows users to back up on location without a laptop. This 2-bay dock is battery-powered and supports speeds up to 10Gb/s.

The company will showcase 2 CFexpress 4.0 products. The Professional CFexpress 4.0 Type B Card Diamond Series offers a max. read speed of 3,600MB/s, a max. write speed of 3,300MB/s, and sustained write speed of 3,200MB/s. ^(*) With next-gen PCIe 4.0 performance it captures smooth 8K RAW video and accelerates post-production work. The Professional CFexpress 4.0 Type A Card Gold Series features a max. read speed of 1,800MB/s, a max. write speed of 1650MB/s, and sustained write speed of 1,400MB/s. ^(*) It is future-proofed to support 8K RAW video and boosts post-production workflow.

Portable SSDs will be featured at NAB

The Professional SL600 Portable SSD is designed for performance and durability. It delivers 2,000MB/s max. read and write speeds ^(*) and includes the firm’s DataShield to help safeguard users’ files with 256-bit AES encryption.

The SL500 Portable SSD is a compact metal drive that offers 2,000MB/s max. read and 1,800MB/s max. write speeds. ^(*) It supports Apple ProRes recording for iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max models and is compatible with a wide array of devices from smartphones to game consoles, laptops to cameras. The SL500 Portable SSD with Magnetic Set offers users a convenient method for attaching the SL500 drive to the iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max to capture Apple ProRes footage.

The SL400 Portable SSD is designed for smartphone content creators. Compact and solid, it delivers 1,050MB/s max. read and 1,000MB/s write speeds. It is designed to meet an IP65 rating and 1-meter drop resistance for durability.

“Lexar now offers full-cycle workflow solutions which feature the industry’s fastest cards, readers, and portable SSDs with our new Professional PRO WORKFLOW and Professional PRO WORKFLOW GO systems. These docking stations enable professionals to edit seamlessly in the field or in the office,” said Sherry Chiang, product marketing manager.

Availability:

• The Armor 700 Portable SSD and the Professional CFexpress 4.0 Type B Card Diamond Series 1TB will be available in 2Q24.

• The Armor Gold SD Card, Armor Silver PRO SD Card, the Professional PRO WORKFLOW, the Professional PRO WORKFLOW GO, CFexpress 4.0 Type A Gold Series 1TB, SL500 with Magnetic Set, and SL400 with Hub will be available in 3Q24.

^(*) Speeds based on internal testing. Actual performance may vary.
^(**) Limited lifetime warranty is limited to 10 years from purchase in Germany and regions not recognizing lifetime warranty.