The new Angelbird Performance Card Reader CFexpress B delivers unprecedented read and write speeds of 3 Gigabytes per second, making it fast enough to replace traditional portable editing SSDs. We put this USB 4.0 powerhouse through its paces and also compared it to other CFexpress B readers and a fast SSD. As filmmakers, we know that fast storage is crucial – both in cameras and editing setups. Faster memory cards don’t just enable high-resolution recording; they dramatically reduce offloading time at the end of exhausting shooting days when everyone needs to recharge. However, many content creators focus primarily on memory card speeds while overlooking the equally important performance of their card readers. The Angelbird Performance Card Reader CFexpress B. Image credit: CineD USB 4.0 makes the difference The arrival of USB 4.0 in storage media (v4 SD, CFexpress A and B cards) and cables represents a significant leap forward, provided all components in the chain support the standard. Angelbird’s new AV Pro SE CFExpress v4 Type B cards (our news report here), available in 512GB, 1TB, 2TB, and 4TB capacities, boast sticker speeds of up to 3,700MB/s. To unlock this full potential, you need an equally capable reader – enter the Performance Card Reader CFexpress B. Range of new Angelbird AV Pro SE CFexpress B v4 cards. Image credit: CineD Conforming to USB-C 4.0 standards, both the new cards and reader support transfer speeds up to 40 Gb/s – double the speed of Angelbird’s existing PKT CFexpress B reader. A...
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