Lexar has announced its upcoming Lexar Professional CFexpress USB 3. 1 Reader, a budget-friendly CFexpress card reader that offers impressive speeds in a compact package. The Lexar Professional CFexpress USB 3.
1 Reader is based on the USB 3. 1 Gen 2 Type-C interface and can deliver read speeds up to 1,050MB/s through its CFexpress Type B card slot. It measures in at roughly 5. 6cm x 4. 7cm x 1. 3cm (1. 1” x 1. 5” x . 14”), weighs just 21g (0. 74oz) and can operate between -10°C to 70°C (14°F to 158°F) if you really feel like putting it to the test.
Despite having a USB Type-C host port on the reader, Lexar opted to only include a USB Type-C to USB Type-A cable within the box. So, if you’re wanting a USB Type-C to USB Type-C connection, you’ll need to supply your own cable.
The good news is, this omission likely plays a role in the affordability of this card reader. The Lexar Professional CFexpress USB 3. 1 Reader is currently available to pre-order for just $50 (Adorama, B&H). At this time, it appears to be the cheapest CFexpress card reader from major brands, including SanDisk ($70), Sony ($100), ProGrade ($100), Delkin ($55) and even Wise ($59).
. dpreview.com2020-6-6 18:15
