Sony TOUGH-G 128GB
Score: 88/100
Lexar Professional 2000x 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 Professional 2000x 128 GB SDXC UHS-II card offers up to 300 MB/s read and 260 MB/s write speeds, V90 certification, and includes a dedicated UHS-II reader for fast off-loading. Full performance is limited to UHS-II devices and the price is premium. Perfect for professionals shooting 8K/4K video who need rapid transfer capabilities.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
128 GBbest | 128 GBbest | |
300 MB/sbest | 300 MB/sbest | |
299 MB/sbest | 260 MB/s | |
| ↓ lower better | 2 gbest | 2 gbest |
5 yearsbest | — | |
| ↓ lower better | 2 mmbest | 2.1 mm |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Performance(3) | ||
Write Speed (MB/s) | 299 MB/s | 260 MB/s |
Speed Class | Class 10 | C10 |
UHS Speed Class | U3 | UHS-II |
Durability(1) | ||
IP Rating | IPX8/IP6X | IPX7 |
Design(1) | ||
Thickness (mm) | 2 mm | 2.1 mm |
General(2) | ||
Warranty (years) | 5 years | Lifetime years |
Compatibility | Backward Compatibility: UHS-I (up to 95 MB/s read, 90 MB/s write) | UHS-II devices; backward compatible with UHS-I |
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 editors from StorageReview, Sweetwater, Glazer's and B&H praise the Lexar 2000x for its high-speed 300 MB/s read and 260 MB/s write performance, V90 certification, and the added value of a sturdy aluminum UHS-II reader that streamlines post-production workflows. They note the card excels in 4K video, drone and action-camera use, but caution that full speeds are only realized with UHS-II hosts and that the price is premium relative to similar-speed competitors.
“"high-speed storage for demanding workflows"”
“"unlocks your device's full potential"”
Retail-site feedback highlights strong appreciation for the card's speed in 4K video and burst photography, as well as the convenience of the bundled reader. Recurring themes include praise for the large capacity and ruggedness, while users commonly mention the need for UHS-II-compatible gear to unlock the advertised performance.
