Lexar’s Stainless Steel SD Cards Are Here
- The Magazine For Photographers
- Oct 2
- 1 min read
Lexar’s new gold and silver metal 1TB SD cards are now available, after they were first revealed at NAB this past April. Unlike the usual plastic memory cards most of us are used to, these are made from stainless steel and come in metallic gold or silver finishes. Lexar says the steel shell is dramatically stronger than plastic and both models are rated IP68, meaning they can handle dust, dirt, and water.
On the performance side, these are UHS-II SDXC cards that promise read speeds of up to 280 MB/s. Write speeds peak at 205 MB/s on the Gold and 160 MB/s on the Silver. In practice, though, the important number is the sustained V60 rating, which guarantees at least 60 MB/s. That is enough to comfortably handle still photography and most 4K video workflows, though anyone working with higher-bitrate 8K footage will probably need something faster.
Both cards can be used in UHS-I slots too, though they will run at reduced speeds. The 1TB Armor Gold is already available at $369.99, with the Silver Pro expected later this year for $364.99.
You can see full details on Lexar’s website here
