Lexar Professional Silver Pro 128GB
Score: 74/100
ProGrade Digital Iridium 128GB
Score: 40/100Rankings
The Lexar 128 GB Professional SILVER PRO SDXC UHS-II card delivers industry-leading read speeds and a V60 video rating, packaged in a rugged, weather-proof design with a lifetime warranty and recovery software. It balances speed and durability for 4K shooters, though its write speed trails the very fastest UHS-II competitors.
The ProGrade Digital Iridium 128 GB UHS-II V90 SDXC card offers professional-grade speed and durability for high-resolution video and RAW photography, though its premium price and UHS-II dependency limit some users.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
128 GBbest | 128 GBbest | |
280 MB/s | 300 MB/sbest | |
120 MB/s | 200 MB/sbest | |
— | 3 yearsbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 2 gbest | 18 g |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Performance(3) | ||
Video Speed Class | V60 | V90 |
Maximum Read Speed (MB/s) | 280 MB/s | 300 MB/s |
Maximum Write Speed (MB/s) | 120 MB/s | 200 MB/s |
Compatibility(1) | ||
Compatible Devices | Backward compatible with UHS-I devices | Canon, Sony, Nikon, Olympus, Panasonic, Fuji, Samsung |
Physical(1) | ||
Weight (g) | 2 g | 18 g |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
Professional reviewers commend the SILVER PRO for its industry-leading read speed and reliable V60 performance, noting its extensive compatibility testing and rugged build. However, they point out that its sustained write speed trails the very best UHS-II cards, making it a solid mid-tier choice but not the top pick for the most demanding video workflows.
Everyday users consistently praise the card's fast transfer rates and rugged durability, especially in harsh outdoor conditions, and value the lifetime warranty. Common complaints revolve around slower-than-advertised write speeds in burst shooting and occasional performance drops with older readers or specific camera models.
“fast transfer speeds, noting that large photo batches and 4K video clips import quickly into editing software.”
“V90 rating gives me peace of mind for 6K shoots.”
“The card works flawlessly on my Sony A7S III, but older cameras fall back to slower speeds.”
Professional reviewers praise the Iridium for its V90 certification, rigorous testing and added value of firmware tools, while noting the premium price and the need for UHS-II hosts to unlock full performance.
Everyday users appreciate the rock-solid performance in 4K/5K recording and the confidence provided by the laser-etched serial number, but note limited UHS-II support in older gear.
