Sony TOUGH-G 128GB
Score: 88/100
Lexar Professional 1800x 128GB
Score: 82/100Rankings
Sony's TOUGH-G 128 GB SDXC UHS-II card delivers industry-leading 300 MB/s read and 299 MB/s write speeds along with V90 video class for 8K recording, packaged in a rugged IP68-rated design. The card requires UHS-II hosts to achieve these speeds and is priced for professional use. Ideal for photographers and videographers needing top-tier performance.
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 GBbest | 128 GBbest | |
300 MB/sbest | 270 MB/s | |
299 MB/sbest | 180 MB/s | |
| ↓ lower better | 2 gbest | 9.07 g |
5 yearsbest | — | |
| ↓ lower better | 2 mm | 1 mmbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Performance(4) | ||
Read Speed (MB/s) | 300 MB/s | 270 MB/s |
Write Speed (MB/s) | 299 MB/s | 180 MB/s |
UHS Speed Class | U3 | UHS-II |
Video Speed Class | V90 | V60 |
Design(2) | ||
Weight (g) | 2 g | 9.07 g |
Thickness (mm) | 2 mm | 1 mm |
Power & Environment(1) | ||
Operating Temperature (°C) | -25 to 85 °C | 0-70 °C |
General(1) | ||
Warranty (years) | 5 years | lifetime years |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
Professional reviewers highlight the card's ultra-high read/write speeds, V90 video performance, and rugged durability, noting its suitability for 8K video and demanding burst photography.
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.
