A Guide to Lexar Memory Cards

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Everything About Lexar Memory Cards

Lexar offers an extensive range of memory cards for every type of user. Whether you're a beginner photographer who needs an SD card or a professional photographer or videographer looking for memory cards with high capacity and fast speeds, Lexar has a solution.

Lexar memory cards stand out for their durability, high transfer speeds, and excellent performance, making them ideal for capturing sharp images and storing large amounts of data.

Below, we'll explain a few things about memory cards and show you the Lexar product lineup.

Speed Classes: What Classes Are There and How Do You Recognize Them?

The classification system, displayed as a letter C with a corresponding number, includes six classes: Class 2, Class 4, Class 6, Class 10, UHS Class 1, and UHS Class 3. These classes represent the guaranteed minimum transfer speed of a card.

Even faster SD cards use the Ultra High Speed (UHS) standard, divided into UHS Class 1 and UHS Class 3. In 2016, the SD Association introduced the Video Speed Class, which also indicates the minimum write speed.

The Lexar memory cards in our assortment start at Class 10, U3, and V30, providing a solid foundation for every application.

Minimum Write Speed	Maximum Bitrate	Speed Class	UHS Speed Class	Video Speed Class	HD / Full HD	4K	8K
90 MB/s	700 Mbit/s	Class 10	U3	V90	Yes	Yes	Yes
60 MB/s	460 Mbit/s	Class 10	U3	V60	Yes	Yes	Yes
30 MB/s	220 Mbit/s	Class 10	U3	V30	Yes	Yes	Yes
10 MB/s	75 Mbit/s	Class 10	-	V10	Yes	Yes	No

The Best Choice for You?

The very first and most important question when searching for the right memory card is: Which card fits my camera?

Many modern cameras require an SD card, while some professional cameras use CFexpress cards. Therefore, always check which card type your camera supports.

It's also important to consider what you'll be doing with your camera.

If you're mainly shooting JPEG images, you don't necessarily need the fastest card available. If you frequently shoot bursts of images, such as in sports photography, it pays to invest in a card with fast write speeds. Likewise, if you're recording video in 4K or even 8K resolution, choosing a card with high write performance is highly recommended.

Finally, think about storage capacity. If you're traveling for extended periods and don't have the opportunity to transfer photos to a computer or external hard drive, a larger card such as 64GB or 128GB can be very useful.

Lexar product range

Lexar offers several types of memory cards, including CFexpress, SD, and microSD cards. Depending on your camera, drone, game console, or other device, you can choose from one or more of these formats.

Using Lexar's compatibility checker, you can easily determine which memory card fits your device.

Below, we highlight the most common Lexar memory cards: SD cards and CFexpress cards.

SD cards

Lexar is known for reliable SD cards that meet the needs of both professionals and everyday users. With a variety of storage capacities and fast transfer speeds, Lexar SD cards offer versatile storage solutions.

These cards are resistant to shocks, vibrations, and extreme temperatures, making them suitable for virtually any situation. They comply with the latest technological standards, including UHS-I and UHS-II, ensuring compatibility with a wide range of devices and cameras.

	Blue	Silver	Gold
Capacity	32 - 256GB	64GB - 1TB	32 - 256GB
Speed Class	Class 10	Class 10	Class 10
UHS Speed Class	32GB - U1 64 - 256GB - U3	U3	U3
Video Speed Class	32GB - V10 64 - 256GB - V30	V60	V90
Read Speed	45MB/s	Up to 160MB/s	Up to 260MB/s
Write Speed	150MB/s	280MB/s	Up to 300MB/s

CFexpress Cards

Lexar CFexpress cards provide advanced storage solutions for demanding professionals. With impressive read and write speeds ranging from several hundred to thousands of megabytes per second, they deliver optimal performance for 4K video recording and high-resolution photography.

These cards take data transfer to new heights and are available in a variety of storage capacities, allowing them to handle demanding tasks with ease.

In addition, Lexar CFexpress cards are designed with durability in mind and are resistant to shocks and vibrations. For photographers and filmmakers who require top performance and reliability, Lexar CFexpress cards are essential for capturing and storing the highest-quality content.

	Silver Type B	Gold Type A	Gold Type B	Diamond Type B
Capacity	512GB - 128GB	320GB - 80GB	2TB - 64GB	512GB - 128GB
Form Factor	Type B	Type A	Type B	Type B
Interface	PCIe Gen3x2	PCI Express	PCIe Gen3x2	PCIe Gen3x2
Read Speed	Up to 1750MB/s	Up to 900MB/s	Up to 1900MB/s	Up to 1900MB/s
Write Speed	Up to 1300MB/s	Up to 800MB/s	Up to 1500MB/s	Up to 1700MB/s

Lexar Card Readers

Of course, you'll want to transfer your files to your laptop or computer as quickly and easily as possible. However, not every laptop or computer has a slot for your memory card.

With Lexar card readers, you can quickly and easily access the contents of your memory cards. Explore our range of card readers to find the right solution for your workflow.

You can also browse the complete range of Lexar SD, microSD, CFexpress, and CFast cards.