Essential – CFexpress Type B

2TB

1TB

512GB

256GB

128GB

Dust-resistant

Weatherproof

Impact-resistant

X-ray-safe

Magnetic-resistant

Overview

Concerned about frustrating dropped frames and unexpected overheating issues during the most important video shoots of your life?

Our Essential CFexpress Type B card got you covered, providing a seamless shooting experience so you can focus on creating while we take care of the rest.

Filming the project of a lifetime?

Avoid running out of space with up to 2TB storage capacity.

Capture content in the best quality

Offers 8k resolution and above, so you don’t have to compromise.

Designed to elevate your equipment

Our CFexpress cards are the result of close collaborations with camera experts, ensuring top performance for all your shoots.

Unlock your creative potential

Our Essential CFexpress Type B card is your ultimate partner for high-end video capture and burst photography.

“For the EOS R5, I went with the Essential CFexpress Type B card. Essential has a maximum read speed of 1800Mb/s and write speed of 1,700 MB/s, and the continuous write speed is 1,400 MB/s. Even for shooting 8K RAW, that’s more than enough.”

Ke Yi Gong

Racing Photographer

Specifications

Specifications

Physical information
Form factorCFexpress Type B
InterfacePCIe 3.0 (Supports NVMe 1.4)
Capacity2TB | 1TB | 512GB | 256GB | 128GB
Flash type3D TLC
Input voltage3.3V±5%
Power consumptionActive <4.5W; Idle <0.3W
Performance
Max. sequential read1,800 MB/s (2TB/1TB/512GB/256GB/128GB)
Max. sequential write1,700 MB/s (2TB/1TB/512GB/256GB)
1,400 MB/s (128GB)
Sustained read1,800 MB/s (2TB/1TB/512GB/256GB/128GB)
Sustained write1,400 MB/s (2TB/1TB/512GB)
900 MB/s (256GB)
450 MB/s (128GB)
Reliability/Endurance
Operational temperature-10°C ~ 70°C
Storage temperature-40°C ~ 85°C
Max. TBW1,200 TB (2TB)
600 TB (1TB)
300 TB (512GB)
150 TB (256GB)
75 TB (128GB)
MTBF2,000,000 hours
Warranty5 years

Compatibility

Camera TypeBrandModel
Video cameraPanasonicLUMIX DC S1R / LUMIX DC S1
Phase OneiXM-100 / iXM-50 / iXM-RS150F / iSM-RS100F
DJIRonin 4D (Essential CFexpress Type B
- 512 GB)
Blackmagic DesignCinema Camera 6K
DSLR & mirrorless cameraCanonEOS 1DX MKIII / EOS R5 / EOS R5 C / EOS R3
FujifilmGFX100 II / X-H2S / X-H2
NikonZ9 / Z8 (Vigor) / Z 7II / Z 6II / Z7 / Z6 / D6 / D5 / D850 / D500
PanasonicLUMIX GH6 / LUMIX DC-S1R / LUMIX DC-S1

Flyer Download

FileSizeDownload
Essential CFexpress Type B: CFexpress Type B engineered for true professionals3.98 MB
Exascend CFexpress Type B lineup (Nitro, Essential, Element)3.82 MB
Exascend Cinematography Brochure2.32 MB
Exascend Cinema Brochure Lite392 KB

Comparison

Comparison

FlagshipPremiumValue
Product
Series
Capacity1TB | 512GB1TB | 512GB | 256GB2TB | 1TB | 512GB | 256GB | 128GB2TB | 1TB1TB | 512GB | 256GB
Raw video resolution12K8K8K8K8K
Sustained read speed1,850 MB/s1,800 MB/s1,800 MB/s1,700 MB/s1,800 MB/s
Sustained write speed1,700 MB/s1,700 MB/s
900 MB/s (256GB)
1,400 MB/s
900 MB/s (256GB)
450 MB/s (128GB)
1,600 MB/s1,200 MB/s
900 MB/s (512GB)
450 MB/s (256GB)
Power consumptionActive <4.5WActive <3.0WActive <4.5WActive <4.5WActive <4.5W
Rugged designIP67 + WeatherproofWeatherproofWeatherproofWeatherproofWeatherproof
Key feature
  1. Best performance
  2. For burst RAW photography and video production
  3. VPG400-certified
  4. Heat optimized
  1. Most suitable for video production
  2. Lowest power
  3. Heat optimized
  1. Highest capacity
  2. For burst RAW photography
  1. RED-approved
  2. Certified for RED V-RAPTOR, V-RAPTOR XL & KOMODO-X
  1. Entry-level option
  2. Best value
Warranty5 years5 years5 years5 years3 years
Data Recovery✔️✔️✔️✔️-

Advanced Technology

How can we promise that our product delivers the highest performance and reliability?

We at Exascend are a team of engineers, with hardware design, firmware development and manufacturing all under one roof. We strive to listen to your feedback and leverage the newest technologies, so you never need to worry about nightmares like data loss or running out of space.

Afterburner™

Our cutting-edge Afterburner™ technology ensures maximum performance, especially during fast-action or burst mode photography.

Data Retention Plus™

Our technology mitigates the risk of data integrity issues resulting from the natural degradation of flash storage – even under extreme workloads.

SuperCruise™

Our technology ensures unbeatable stable write performance – so you never need to worry about data loss or recording failures.

Adaptive Thermal Control

Overheating can lead to issues like frame drops and slowdowns. We prevent overheating from the get-go with this unique technology.

RAID ECC

RAID ECC (Error-Correcting Code) is an advanced Exascend technology that avoids the risk of data loss and allows the storage device to rebuild even severely corrupted data.

Smartstream™

With this exclusive technology, memory cards can handle both burst shooting and extended recording seamlessly – balancing performance and battery life.

Conformal Coating

Our Conformal Coating technology protects your Exascend SSD against environmental threats and makes sure that it is safe from elements like water and dust.

Yes, there are even more technologies behind our products!

We have developed a wide range of technologies to provide filmmakers and content creators with maximum capacity, performance and reliability throughout the whole video production workflow.

Discover more

FAQ

FAQ

I get a hot card warning on the Nikon Z8.

When recording video, the camera or memory card may get hot and a high-temperature warning or hot card warning might pop up. Let the camera cool and the warnings clear before handling the camera, battery, or memory cards.

What is the difference between CFexpress and CFast 2.0?

CFast 2.0 was released in 2012 and supports SATA-III interface with speeds up to 600MB/s. CFexpress was released in 2017 and leverages NVMe PCIe interface. Each CFexpress card has 1 to 4 lanes, which means they can transfer data at 1,000 MB/s to 4,000 MB/s.

What is the difference between CFexpress Type A and Type B?

CFexpress Type A and CFexpress Type B memory cards are both PCIe-based, although their physical dimensions and transfer speeds differ. CFexpress Type B measures 29.8mm(Width)*38.5mm(Height)*3.8mm(Thickness), whereas CFexpress Type A measures 20mm(Width) x 28mm(Height) x 2.8mm(Thickness).

Type A cards can theoretically transfer 1,000MB/s, while Type B cards can theoretically transfer 2,000MB/s.

What is the difference between CFexpress Type A, Type B and Type C?

These types of memory cards have different numbers of data lanes. The more lanes, the faster the transfer speed.

Type A cards can theoretically transfer 1,000MB/s, Type B cards can theoretically transfer 2,000MB/s, and Type C cards can potentially achieve 4,000MB/s.

Are CFexpress Type B cards the same as XQD cards?

While CFexpress Type B and XQD cards have the same physical dimensions and pin layout, they use different protocols and run at different theoretical speeds. XQD cards max out at 1,000 MB/s, while CFexpress Type B cards max out at 2,000 MB/s.

Can I use my CFexpress Type B card in an XQD slot?

For cameras with XQD slots, a firmware upgrade is required to enable CFexpress compatibility. Please check your host device’s compatibility with your camera manufacturer.

Do you also offer a CFexpress memory card reader?

Yes, we offer our single-slot, ultra-fast 20 Gbps CFexpress Type B reader for achieving 2,000 MB/s transfer speeds.

Which cameras use CFexpress Type B cards?

Some current cameras with CFexpress Type B card slots include:

Nikon Z6/Z7
Nikon Z6 II/Z7 II
Nikon Z8
Nikon Z9
Nikon D6
Nikon D850
Canon EOS R5
Canon C500 Mark II
Canon EOS-1D X Mark III
Canon EOS R3
Panasonic Lumix S1 / S1R
Fujifilm GFX100 II
Fujifilm X-H2S / X-H2

Key Features

Never miss a shot

Extreme sustained performance, no dropped frames.

Weatherproof warrior

Developed for the most demanding environments.

Keeping up with your productivity

Offering up to 1,800 MB/s sustained read and up to 1,400 MB/s sustained write.

Slim and sleek design

CFexpress 2.0 Type B form factor.

Data recovery included

5-year warranty and data recovery.

Optimize your video production workflow

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