Angelbird has released a new CFexpress Type B card reader for speed and long-term reliability. Designed and engineered in Austria, the Performance Card Reader CFexpress B uses USB-C 4.0 Gen 3×2 to reach transfer speeds of up to 40 Gb/s, provided your host device supports it. If you work with large files and have a low tolerance for hiccups, this high-performance card reader is definitely worth considering. So let’s take a look! If you’re a follower of CineD, you know we’re fans of Angelbird media cards. We’ve been using them for a long time, including this year at NAB 2025. Recently, they released their AV PRO SE CFexpress B v4 Cards, as well as the SSD2GO PKT, a portable SSD, which we took a closer look at here. The new Angelbird Performance Card Reader CFexpress B in use. Image credit: CineD Engineered for sustained performance With their new Performance Card Reader for CFexpress B, Angelbird addresses the problem of thermal throttling, which can occur during long transfers or heavy workloads. They call it “Solid Cool,” an it’s an active thermal management system designed to prevent overheating and maintain consistent speeds. This should ensure stable performance when working in the field or offloading data from high-capacity cards. A 32cm USB-C 4.0 Solid Flex cable is included, which is both compact and durable. A recessed connection point on the reader (what Angelbird calls Solid Connect) helps reduce strain on the cable and port. The build is solid and slightly weighty (175g /...
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