High‑performance CFexpress 4.0 storage delivering fast, stable and reliable data throughput for 8K and 12K production. Engineered for creators who demand uncompromising speed and professional‑grade durability in a compact 256GB form.
The EXASCEND Essential Pro CFexpress 4.0 Type B 256GB card brings next‑generation data performance to demanding cinematography and high‑speed photography, delivering exceptional responsiveness and reliability in a compact professional-grade storage solution. Built on the PCIe Gen4 NVMe 1.4 architecture, it achieves maximum read speeds of 3,700 MB/s and write speeds of 3,150 MB/s, offering the speed and bandwidth required for high‑bitrate recording workflows including 8K and 12K RAW. Its sustained read speed of 3,400 MB/s and sustained write performance of 900 MB/s ensure stable throughput even during extended continuous shooting sessions, supporting creators who rely on uninterrupted recording without dropped frames or data throttling.
Engineered for cinema professionals and advanced content creators, the card offers the durability and efficiency expected from the Essential Pro series. It is designed to maintain dependable write performance under heavy load, making it ideal for burst mode photography, high‑resolution video capture and other time‑critical production scenarios. Thermal efficiency is supported by Exascend’s robust engineering approach, helping the card remain cool during demanding operation while ensuring long‑term media integrity. This model integrates seamlessly into all CFexpress Type B‑compatible camera systems and is tailored for creators upgrading from earlier CFexpress generations who seek high‑impact performance in a smaller capacity solution.
Crafted for environments where reliability is paramount, the 256GB variant delivers consistent speed, professional‑grade durability and the precision required for modern cinematic production. It offers an excellent balance between performance and capacity for workflows where speed and responsiveness matter as much as storage efficiency.
| Form factor | CFexpress Type B |
|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 4.0 (Supports NVMe 1.4) |
| Capacity / Part number | 2TB / EXPC4EB002TB 1TB / EXPC4EB001TB 512GB / EXPC4EB512GB 256GB / EXPC4EB256GB |
| Flash type | 3D TLC |
| Input voltage | 3.3V ±5% |
| Power consumption | Active ≈1.25W (at 400MB/s sequential write); Idle <0.3W |
| Max. sequential read | 3,750 MB/s (2TB/1TB/512GB) 3,700 MB/s (256GB) |
| Max. sequential write | 3,350 MB/s (2TB/1TB/512GB) 3,150 MB/s (256GB) |
| Sustained read | 3,500 MB/s (2TB/1TB/512GB) 3,400 MB/s (256GB) |
| Sustained write | 3,000 MB/s (2TB) 1,750 MB/s (1TB/512GB) 900 MB/s (256GB) |
| Operational temperature | -12°C ~ 72°C |
| Storage temperature | -40°C ~ 85°C |
| Max. TBW | 1200 TB (2TB) 600 TB (1TB) 300 TB (512GB) 150 TB (256GB) |
| MTBF | 2,000,000 hours |
| Warranty | Limited lifetime |