Lexar Professional 1800x 128GB
Score: 82/100
Sony Tough G Series 256GB
Score: 92/100Rankings
The Sony SF-G TOUGH 256 GB UHS-II SDXC card delivers industry-leading 300 MB/s read and 299 MB/s write speeds with V90 video class and IP68 ruggedness. Its drawbacks are the lack of a write-protect switch, premium price, and dependence on UHS-II hosts for maximum performance. Ideal for professional videographers and photographers needing ultra-fast, durable storage for 8K video and harsh field conditions.
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.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
128 GB | 256 GBbest | |
270 MB/s | 300 MB/sbest | |
180 MB/s | 299 MB/sbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 9.07 g | 2 gbest |
— | 5 yearsbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 1 mmbest | 2.1 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 | 299 MB/s |
UHS Speed Class | UHS-II | U3 |
Video Speed Class | V60 | V90 |
Design(2) | ||
Weight (g) | 9.07 g | 2 g |
Thickness (mm) | 1 mm | 2.1 mm |
Power & Environment(1) | ||
Operating Temperature (°C) | 0-70 °C | -25 to 85 °C |
General(1) | ||
Warranty (years) | lifetime years | 5 years |
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.
Professional reviewers consistently commend the SF-G TOUGH for its industry-leading read/write speeds and rugged construction, noting that the V90 class and IP68 rating make it a reliable choice for 8K video, high-speed burst photography, and harsh field conditions.
The SF-G TOUGH is praised for its ultra-fast performance and rugged durability, though users note the lack of a write-protect switch and higher cost as trade-offs.
