Lexar Professional 1800x 128GB
Score: 82/100
Kingston Canvas React Plus 256GB
Score: 78/100Rankings
Lexar's 128 GB Professional 1800x Gold SDXC card delivers high sustained speeds and V60 video capability, built for demanding professional photography and videography. Its premium price and reduced performance on UHS-I only cameras may deter casual users. Suited for professionals needing reliable, rugged, high-speed storage.
The Kingston Canvas React Plus 256 GB SDXC delivers ultra-fast UHS-II performance up to 300 MB/s read and V90 video speeds, providing ample capacity for professional 4K/8K workflows. Its real-world write speeds can fall short of advertised peaks and it lacks the rugged construction of premium rivals. Ideal for pros needing high speed and capacity without premium-grade durability.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
128 GB | 256 GBbest | |
270 MB/s | 300 MB/sbest | |
180 MB/s | 260 MB/sbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 9.07 g | 1.7 gbest |
| ↓ lower better | 1 mmbest | 2.54 mm |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Storage(1) | ||
Capacity (GB) | 128 GB | 256 GB |
Performance(4) | ||
Read Speed (MB/s) | 270 MB/s | 300 MB/s |
Write Speed (MB/s) | 180 MB/s | 260 MB/s |
UHS Speed Class | UHS-II | U3 |
Video Speed Class | V60 | V90 |
Design(2) | ||
Weight (g) | 9.07 g | 1.70 g |
Thickness (mm) | 1 mm | 2.54 mm |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
Professional reviewers such as B&H consider the Lexar 1800x Gold the "gold standard" for creators needing reliable 4K video and high-speed burst shooting, citing its consistent real-world performance, rugged build and lifetime warranty. While they acknowledge it isn't the absolute fastest option, they view it as offering excellent value and durability for most professional workflows.
Everyday user feedback is scarce; search results show few direct consumer reviews, suggesting limited public sentiment.
“lots of pictures, amazing storage”
Professional reviewers uniformly commend the Canvas React Plus for its high sustained speeds, reliable in-camera performance, and strong value proposition, though they caution that real-world write speeds can lag behind the advertised maximum and that the card lacks the ruggedness of premium alternatives.
Everyday users praise the card's large capacity and fast, dependable transfers, often highlighting its suitability for event photography and quick post-shoot workflows.
