ProGrade Digital Launches Two High-Speed, USB4 CFExpress and SDXC UHS-II Dual-Slot Readers

ProGrade Digital, Inc. announces 2 dual-slot card readers: the CFexpress Type B / SDXC UHS-II Dual-Slot USB 4.0 card reader (PG05.7) and the CFexpress Type A / SDXC UHS-II Dual-Slot USB 4.0 card reader (PG09.7).Designed for professional creators using CFexpress and SDXC UHS-II media, both readers leverage the latest USB 4.0 technology to deliver data transfer speeds of up to 40Gb/s when paired with CFexpress 4.0 (PCIe Gen 4). Both models also feature the company’s patented magnetic base and include an adhesive metal plate for secure mounting to a variety of work surfaces, such as the back of a laptop, and ships with a certified USB 4.0 cable to ensure maximum performance. The PG05.7 and PG09.7 will be available for purchase by the end of May 2026.

“We are pleased to introduce two new USB 4.0 dual-slot readers to our portfolio of professional workflow products,” said Wes Brewer, founder and CEO, ProGrade Digital. “Working closely with our technology partners, we engineered a lowpower, highperformance solution for a bus-powered CFexpress 4.0 + SDXC UHSII reader. Building on the success of our USB 3.2 dual-slot models, the move to USB 4.0 required significant advancements in architecture, cooling, and packaging. These two new readers represent the culmination of that lengthy development effort.”

Digital CFexpress Type B / SDXC UHS-II Dual-Slot USB 4.0 Card Reader Key Features:

Dual-slot card reader for CFexpress 4.0 Type B and SDXC UHS-II cards
Backward compatible with CFexpress 2.0 Type B cards
Transfer rates of up to 40Gb/s (5GB/s)
USB 4.0 interface – 2x faster than USB 3.2
Patented magnetic base and included adhesive metal plate
Integrated heat-sinks and active fan for enhanced cooling performance
Refresh Pro enabled ^(*)
USB 4.0 certified cable included
MSRP $149.99

Digital CFexpress Type A / SDXC UHS-II Dual-Slot USB 4.0 Card Reader Key Features:

Dual-slot card reader for CFexpress 4.0 Type A and SDXC-UHS-II cards
Backward compatible with CFexpress 2.0 Type A cards
Transfer rates of up to 40Gb/s (5GB/s)
USB 4.0 interface – 2x faster than USB 3.2
Patented magnetic base and included adhesive metal plate
Integrated heat-sink and active fan for enhanced cooling performance
Refresh Pro enabled ^(*)
USB 4.0 certified cable included
MSRP $149.99

Like all the firm’s products, each reader contains a unique serial number to ensure best-in-class after-sales support and tight quality control of the components used inside. Using this serial number, a customer can register their product.

Customers may purchase the company’ products on the firm’s webstore, B&H Photo and Video, or Adorama websites along with many other retailers around the globe. Customers in select regions may purchase on Amazon with Prime shipping.

^(*) Refresh Pro functionality requires ProGrade Digital Refresh Pro software application and a ProGrade Digital Card and reader. This is a great way to monitor card health and restore the card back to factory-fresh conditions. Each reader includes a USB-C Refresh Pro adapter, enabling Mac users to access the full functionality of Refresh Pro.