Dual VPG800 and VPG400 certifications supports cinema-grade 8K and 12K RAW video
SAN JOSE, Calif., Nov. 12, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Lexar, a global leader in memory and storage, today announced the new Lexar® Professional DIAMOND CFexpress™ 4.0 Type A Card, an ultra-performance storage solution engineered for professional cinematographers, filmmakers, and commercial creators demanding uncompromising speed, capacity, and endurance. Leveraging cutting-edge PCIe Gen 4™ and NVMe™ protocols alongside dual Video Performance Guarantee (VPG) certifications, the card delivers industry-leading stability for capturing high-bitrate cinema-quality video while dramatically accelerating post-production workflows.
"Modern productions are pushing boundaries with high-resolution video and rapid-fire RAW photos, requiring storage that eliminates bottlenecks both in-camera and on set," said Lizette Lynch, Director of Brand Marketing at Lexar North America. "We engineered the Professional DIAMOND CFexpress 4.0 Type A Card to meet the demands of today's filmmakers which has earned dual VPG certification, blazing-fast sustained write speeds, and proprietary thermal management so filmmakers and photographers can capture cinema-grade 8K and 12K RAW footage without missing a frame."
Powered by next-gen PCIe 4.0 performance, the Lexar Professional DIAMOND CFexpress 4.0 Type A Card reaches blazing read speeds up to 1800MB/s and write speeds up to 1650MB/s¹. Dual-certified for both VPG800 and VPG400, it delivers the stability needed to capture cinema-grade 8K and future-ready 12K RAW video without dropped frames². The card also eliminates buffer bottlenecks during high-speed burst photography, while dramatically cutting media offload times so creators can move from shooting to editing faster.
Available in a 640GB capacity, the card features advanced Pseudo Single-Level Cell (pSLC) technology that delivers more than 30x the lifespan of standard Triple-Level Cell (TLC) cards³, paired with Intelligent Thermal Management to prevent overheating during long, continuous takes. Engineered for the rigors of the field, the card boasts eight proof points of durability—including IP68 dust and waterproofing, 5-meter drop resistance, and temperature proof⁴. It is backed by a limited lifetime warranty⁵ and includes access to the free Lexar Recovery Tool for added peace of mind.
The Lexar Professional DIAMOND CFexpress™ 4.0 Type A Card (640GB) is available through authorized Lexar retailers for $799.99. For more information, visit americas.lexar.com.
Lexar Professional DIAMOND CFexpress™ 4.0 Type A Card Availability:
Product Page: https://americas.lexar.com/product/lexar-professional-diamond-cfexpress-4-0-type-a-card/
¹ Up to 1800MB/s read transfer, write speeds lower. Speeds based on internal testing. Actual speed may vary depending on host device.
² Future-proofed to support 12K RAW video when available in host device.
³ Based on internal testing, a card with pSLC technology achieved 100,000 P/E cycles, 30 times that of normal TLC NAND.
⁴ Temperature-proof: Withstands operating temperatures from 10.4°F (-12°C) to 161.6°F (72°C) and non-operating storage temperatures from -13°F (-25°C) to 185°F (85°C); Vibration resistant: 10–2000Hz; Shock resistant: 1500G shock; Pressure resistant: 150N compression resistance; Wear-out resistance: up to 12,000 cycles.
⁵ Limited lifetime warranty is limited to 10 years from purchase in Germany and regions not recognizing lifetime warranty.
About Lexar
Founded in California in 1996, Lexar has dedicated 30 years advancing reliable, high-performance memory solutions and now operates more than 100,000 sales channels across six continents, serving over 100 million users in more than 70 countries. Its award-winning portfolio, from memory cards and SSDs to DRAM and mobile storage, continues to empower creators, professionals, and everyday users worldwide. For more information, please visit americas.lexar.com.
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