Sony Tough G Series 256GB
Score: 92/100Angelbird AV PRO SE 512GB
Score: 85/100Rankings
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.
The Angelbird AV PRO SE CFexpress v4 512 GB card delivers industry-leading speeds and robust features for 12K+ RAW video capture. Its premium price and requirement for compatible hardware may deter non-professional users. Targeted at professional videographers and photographers needing top-tier performance.
| Attribute | | Angelbird AV PRO SE 512GB |
|---|---|---|
256 GB | 512 GBbest | |
300 MB/s | 3,700 MB/sbest | |
299 MB/s | 1,100 MB/sbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 2 gbest | 7 g |
5 yearsbest | 3 years | |
| ↓ lower better | 2.1 mmbest | 3.8 mm |
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| Attribute | | Angelbird AV PRO SE 512GB |
|---|---|---|
Storage(1) | ||
Capacity (GB) | 256 GB | 512 GB |
Performance(3) | ||
Read Speed (MB/s) | 300 MB/s | 3700 MB/s |
Write Speed (MB/s) | 299 MB/s | 1100 MB/s |
Interface | UHS-II | CFexpress v4 Type B, PCIe 4.0 x2 |
Design(3) | ||
Form Factor | SDXC | CFexpress Type B |
Weight (g) | 2 g | 7 g |
Thickness (mm) | 2.1 mm | 3.8 mm |
General(1) | ||
Warranty (years) | 5 years | 3 years |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
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.
Professional reviewers such as Newsshooter, Redshark News and B&H commend the card for its reliable sustained performance, robust thermal management and the safety net of host power-loss protection, confirming its suitability for 12K+ RAW capture on cameras like the Red V-Raptor.
Limited user feedback; no common praise or complaints have emerged.
