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Lexar 160GB Professional CFexpress Type A Gold Series Memory Card, Up to 900MB/s Read, Cinema-Quality 8K Video, Rated VPG 400 (LCAGOLD160G-RNENG) | Up to 900MB per S Read, 800MB per S Write, VPG400, Captures 8K Video
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Lexar 160GB Professional CFexpress Type A Gold Series Memory Card

Bottom line: The Lexar 160GB Professional CFexpress Type A Gold Series Memory Card: 900MB/s sustained read, 800MB/s write keeps 8K RAW and 4K 120FPS capture from dropping frames; main trade-off: CFexpress Type A only fits Type A slots, mostly Sony bodies, not Type B cameras.

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Pros & Cons

Pros

  • ✓ 900MB/s sustained read, 800MB/s write keeps 8K RAW and 4K 120FPS capture from dropping frames
  • ✓ VPG 400 rating guarantees a 700MB/s minimum write floor, not just a burst peak
  • ✓ Lifetime limited warranty from Lexar covers the card for as long as you shoot on it
  • ✓ 160GB holds meaningful 8K RAW runtime without forcing a mid-shoot swap

Cons

  • ✗ CFexpress Type A only fits Type A slots, mostly Sony bodies, not Type B cameras
  • ✗ 160GB is mid-range in a line that goes to 320GB, so 8K RAW fills it fast
  • ✗ Needs a CFexpress Type A reader to hit 900MB/s offload, sold separately

Manufacturer description

For professional creators who want to capture high-resolution images and cinema-quality 8K video, look no further than the Lexar Professional CFexpress Type A Card GOLD Series. With superior performance of sustained read speed up to 900MB/s, sustained write speed up to 800MB/s, and Video Performance Grade 400 (VPG 400), this card not only allows you to capture with confidence today, it is future-proofed to capture 8K RAW video as well.

SpecPicks Verdict

SpecPicks scored Lexar 160GB Professional CFexpress Type A Gold Series Memory Card using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the PC & gaming hardware category. Lexar's PC & gaming hardware lineup sits within the broader category mid-tier; price and specs are the deciding factors over brand loyalty here. Judge it on the specification table and the price rather than on sentiment: check the figures that decide your use case, then put it side-by-side with two or three close alternatives in the Compare tool before clicking through.

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Key Features

  • For photographers and videographers who demand superior performance with transfer speeds of up to 900MB/s read
  • Read speed up to 900MB/s, write speed up to 800MB/s and minimum write speed of 700MB/s
  • Smooth, high-speed capture of high-quality images, 8K and 4K 120FPS video
  • Rated Video Performance Guarantee 400 (VPG 400) and future-proofed to capture 8K RAW video
  • Large capacity options – up to 320GB
  • Lifetime limited warranty

Full Specifications

BrandLexar
ColorBlack/Gold
Weight160g
Model NameLCAGOLD160G-RNENG
Read Speed900 Megabytes Per Second
Media Speed800 MB/s
Model NumberLCAGOLD160G-RNENG
Warranty TypeLifetime limited warranty
Mfr Part NumberLCAGOLD160G-RNENG
Flash Memory TypeCFexpress
Compatible DevicesCamera
Additional Features8K video
Warranty DescriptionLifetime limited warranty
Hardware ConnectivityCompactFlash
Item Dimensions L x W4.7"L x 3.9"W
Memory Storage Capacity160 GB
Global Trade Identification Number00843367127733
Secure Digital Association Speed ClassClass 10
Full listing titleLexar 160GB Professional CFexpress Type A Gold Series Memory Card, Up to 900MB/s Read, Cinema-Quality 8K Video, Rated VPG 400 (LCAGOLD160G-RNENG) | Up to 900MB per S Read, 800MB per S Write, VPG400, Captures 8K Video

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Lexar 160GB Professional CFexpress Type A Gold Series Memory Card, Up to 900MB/s Read, Cinema-Quality 8K Video, Rated VPG 400 (LCAGOLD160G-RNENG) | Up to 900MB per S Read, 800MB per S Write, VPG400, Captures 8K Video
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