Lexar Introduces 1TB Armor Gold SDXC and Armor Silver PRO SDXC Cards

Summary:

• Stainless steel construction is 37X stronger than typical SD cards
• Rated IP68 for dust- and water-resistance, drop-resistant to 5 meters
• Simplified designs make a sturdier card with no ribs and no write-protection switch
• Read speeds up to 280MB/s ⁽¹⁾ to quickly transfer content
• Video Speed Class 60 (V60) to capture 6K footage
• Pairs with a USB 3.2 card reader to quickly transfer photos and videos at up to 280MB/s ⁽¹⁾

Lexar Co. Ltd. announced the 1TB capacity point for its stainless-steel SD cards, the Armor Gold SDXC card and the Armor Silver PRO SDXC card.  

Now available in 1TB, the Armor Gold SDXC card and the Armor Silver PRO SDXC card can store more photos and footage on a single card. 1TB capacity also provides the room for multiple burst photo collections and 6K video files.

The 1TB Armor Gold SDXC card and the 1TB Armor Silver PRO SDXC card are classified with a V60 recording speed, to capture video in up to 6K without missing a frame. Combined with a read speed of 280MB/s ⁽¹⁾, users can quickly offload photos and videos and get back into the field.

Built using an extremely durable stainless-steel construction (37x higher than standard memory cards), the 1TB Armor Gold SDXC and the 1TB Armor Silver PRO SDXC card are both rated IP68 and are designed to take the hits while users explore the wild.

“Designed for maximum durability, Armor SD cards are built tough to withstand harsh conditions without sacrificing performance,” said Joey Lopez, director, brand marketing. “With the new 1TB capacity, the Armor SD cards allow creators to stay in the field longer, record more footage, and capture the right moment without the need of constantly switching cards.”

Availability:

• The 1TB Armor Gold SDXC card is compatible with UHS-II and UHS-I devices and will be available late Q3 2025 at an MSRP of $369.99.
• The 1TB Armor Silver PRO SDXC card is compatible with UHS-II and UHS-I devices and will be available Q4 2025 at an MSRP of $364.99.

Webstores: B&H for Armor Gold SDXC card, and Amazon for Armor Silver PRO SDXC card

⁽¹⁾ Up to 280MB/s read transfer, write speeds lower. Highest transfer speeds achieved when paired with an SD UHS-II reader. Speeds based on internal testing. Actual performance may vary. X=150KB/s.
⁽²⁾ Limited lifetime warranty is limited to 10 years from purchase in Germany and regions not recognizing lifetime warranty.