Nextorage Corporation announced its latest and greatest CFexpress 4.0 Type B flash memory cards.
For more information visit: www.nextorage.net
Translated press release follows:
Announcement of release of CFexpress™ 4.0 Type B memory cards “NX-B3AE series” and “NX-B3SE series”
NOVEMBER 13, 2024 – Nextorage Co., Ltd. (Next Storage Corporation, CEO: Honda Katsuyuki, Kawasaki City, Kanagawa Prefecture) will release the CFexpress 4.0 compatible CFexpress Type B memory card “NX-B3AE Series (Advanced Edition)” in mid-December 2024 and the “NX-B3SE Series (Standard Edition)” on Amazon from Monday, November 18, 2024.
Both series are CFexpress 4.0 compatible CFexpress Type B memory cards that use TLC NAND Flash Memory. The “NX-B3AE Series” is a model that complies with VPG400 and can shoot stable videos, while the “NX-B3SE Series” is an ideal model for portrait, landscape, and product photography.
The CFexpress 4.0 standard is backward compatible with CFexpress 2.0, so you can use it with confidence with CFexpress 2.0 compatible host devices.
NX-B3AE Series
- CFexpress Type B memory card compatible with the latest CFexpress 4.0 standard using TLC NAND Flash Memory
- Transfer speeds: Read speed up to 3,900 MB/s [1] , write speed up to 3,600 MB/s [1][2] , minimum sustained write speed 1,700 MB/s [1][2]
- Video Performance Guarantee (VPG) 400 compliant
- Capacity lineup [3] : 2,000 GB / 1,000 GB / 500 GB
CFexpress Type B Memory Card New Series: Advanced Edition
Nextorage has previously offered a lineup of high-end PRO series and standard SE series models, but the newly introduced NX-B3AE series uses TLC NAND Flash Memory and achieves the high-speed transfer speeds unique to the latest CFexpress 4.0 standard defined by the CompactFlash® Association (CFA), while also complying with VPG400 to support stable video recording. This allows for stable video recording when used with a host device that supports VPG400.
Maximum performance for video recording
The NX-B3AE series supports VGP400, and when used with a host device that supports VPG400, it is possible to record videos with high bit rates such as 8K and RAW quality stably. In addition, by achieving a read speed of up to 3,900 MB/s, it can quickly process large amounts of data, and by using it in combination with a card reader (NX-SB1PRO) that supports CFexpress 4.0, it can improve the efficiency of your workflow. With a capacity lineup of up to 2,000 GB, it can store large amounts of data, making it suitable for long shoots and large-scale projects, making it ideal for creators who want high performance in video production.
Durability [4]
Durability that complies with CompactFlash Association regulations and comes with a 5-year product warranty:
Temperature resistance: -12 ℃ to 72 ℃ (operating temperature guarantee)
Shock resistance: Compliant with EIA-364-27A
X-ray resistance: Compliant with ISO7816-1
UV resistance: Compliant with ISO7816-1
Magnetic resistance: Tested by Nextorage’s own test
Antistatic: Compliant with IEC 61000-4-2
NX-B3SE Series
- CFexpress Type B memory card compatible with the latest CFexpress 4.0 standard using TLC NAND Flash Memory
- Transfer speeds: Read speed up to 3,900 MB/s [1] , write speed up to 3,500 MB/s [1][2] , minimum sustained write speed 1,700 MB/s [1][2]
- Capacity lineup [2] : 1,024 GB / 512 GB / 256 GB
A standard model that can be used for a variety of purposes, from still images to video recording
The NX-B3SE series is a standard model with class-leading maximum read speeds of 3,900 MB/s and maximum write speeds of 3,500 MB/s, the same as the NX-B3AE series. This CFexpress Type B memory card is ideal for shooting still images of people and landscapes, including continuous shooting using the camera buffer, and for recording high-quality videos up to 8K 30fps [2] .
Improve your workflow with class-leading transfer speeds
The NX-B3SE series achieves a maximum read speed of 3,900 MB/s, which is the highest level in its class. By using it in combination with a card reader (NX-SB1PRO) that supports CFexpress 4.0, you can drastically reduce the time it takes to import large amounts of captured data.
NX-SB1PRO (Amazon) ▸
Durability [4]
Durability that complies with CompactFlash Association regulations and comes with a 5-year product warranty:
Temperature resistance: -12 ℃ to 72 ℃ (operating temperature guarantee)
Shock resistance: Compliant with EIA-364-27A
X-ray resistance: Compliant with ISO7816-1
UV resistance: Compliant with ISO7816-1
Magnetic resistance: Tested by Nextorage’s own test
Antistatic: Compliant with IEC 61000-4-2
Product Compatibility
Nextorage is currently verifying compatibility so that the “NX-B3AE Series” and “NX-B3SE Series” can be used with a wide range of devices. Information on devices that have been confirmed to work will be updated regularly on the Nextorage website.
NX-B3AE Series: https://www.nextorage.net/support/compatibility/cards/b3ae/
NX-B3SE Series: https://www.nextorage.net/support/compatibility/cards/b3se/
*Website product compatibility information is scheduled to be released on November 15th .
Price and sales information
The “NX-B3AE series” will be available for sale at the Amazon Nextorage official store “Nextorage Direct” in mid-December 2024, and the “NX-B3SE series” will be available for sale on Monday , November 18, 2024. The estimated market prices are as follows. *All prices include tax.
- NX-B3AE series: 99,800 yen (2,000 GB) / 59,800 yen (1,000 GB) / 35,980 yen (500 GB)
NX-B3AE series (Amazon) - NX-B3SE series: 49,800 yen (1,024 GB) / 30,980 yen (512 GB) / 19,800 yen (256 GB)
NX-B3SE series (Amazon)
Nextorage product specifications
CFexpress 4.0 Type B memory card: NX-B3AE series
| series | NX-B3AE series | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | NX-B3AE2000G | NX-B3AE1000G | NX-B3AE500G |
| Capacity [2] | 2,000 GB | 1,000 GB | 500 GB |
| Form Factor | CFexpress Type B | ||
| Interface | 2 x PCIe® 4.0, NVMe 1.4 | ||
| NAND Flash Memory | 3D TLC | ||
| Maximum transfer speed (read) [1] | 3,700MB/s | 3,900MB/s | |
| Maximum transfer speed (write) [1] | 3,500MB/s | 3,600MB/s | 3,400MB/s |
| Minimum sustained write speed [1] | 1,700MB/s | 850MB/s | |
| VPG | VPG400 | ||
| Operating temperature | -12℃ to 72℃ | ||
| Operating Humidity | 95% or less (no condensation) | ||
| Storage temperature | -40℃ to 85℃ | ||
| Storage Humidity | 95% or less (no condensation) | ||
| External dimensions (W x L x H) | Approximately 29.6 mm x 38.5 mm x 3.8 mm | ||
| mass | Approx. 10 g | ||
| Software Downloads | Memory Card File Rescue | ||
| What’s in the Box | Media Case | ||
| Warranty period | 5 years from date of purchase | ||
CFexpress 4.0 Type B memory card: NX-B3SE series
| series | NX-B3SE series | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | NX-B3SE1024G | NX-B3SE512G | NX-B3SE256G |
| Capacity [2] | 1,024 GB | 512 GB | 256 GB |
| Form Factor | CFexpress Type B | ||
| Interface | 2 x PCIe® 4.0, NVMe 1.4 | ||
| NAND Flash Memory | 3D TLC | ||
| Maximum transfer speed (read) [1] | 3,900MB/s | ||
| Maximum transfer speed (write) [1] | 3,500MB/s | 3,400MB/s | 2,000MB/s |
| Minimum sustained write speed [1] | 1,700MB/s | 850MB/s | 400MB/s |
| VPG | Not supported | ||
| Operating temperature | -12℃ to 72℃ | ||
| Operating Humidity | 95% or less (no condensation) | ||
| Storage temperature | -40℃ to 85℃ | ||
| Storage Humidity | 95% or less (no condensation) | ||
| External dimensions (W x L x H) | Approximately 29.6 mm x 38.5 mm x 3.8 mm | ||
| mass | Approx. 10 g | ||
| Software Downloads | Memory Card File Rescue | ||
| What’s in the Box | Media Case | ||
| Warranty period | 5 years from date of purchase | ||
[1] Based on Nextorage internal testing. Actual performance may vary depending on the environment.
[2] The performance in this document refers to the performance of the NX-B3AE1000G for the NX-B3AE series and the NX-B3SE1024G for the NX-B3SE.
[3] Capacity is expressed as 1 TB = 1 trillion bytes, and 1 GB = 1 billion bytes. The actual usable space is less than the displayed content due to the system file area.
[4] Durability evaluation is based on Nextorage’s test conditions. Product damage and data damage are not guaranteed under all circumstances.