The SanDisk Extreme PRO CFast is a memory card solution designed to meet the intense demands of broadcast, cinema, and photography professionals. While SanDisk has a few CompactFlash lines available, this is their first CFast offering. It leverages 2.0 technology, which allows the Extreme PRO to reach potential speeds very similar to that of SATA SSDs.
SanDisk Extreme PRO CFast 2.0
Performance-wise, the PRO CFast card is quoted to deliver speeds up to 525MB/s read and 450MB/s write for the larger capacity models (128GB, 256GB, and 512GB). The 64GB model is specced at the same read speeds though with slightly lower writes at 430MB/s.
Moreover, these CFast cards feature the Performance Guarantee-130 (or VPG-130), a certification that guarantees a minimum sustained write speed of 130MB/s at all times with compatible cameras. This means it can capture 4K video without interruption, which is extremely important for professionals on a tight schedule and who don’t have time for reshoots.
The new SanDisk card is bundled with a RescuePRO Deluxe data recovery software, which allows users to easily recover files that have been accidentally deleted. It’s also backed by a lifetime limited warranty, which means that you will have peace of mind that your purchase will last as long (or more) as your camera.
The SanDisk Extreme PRO CFast 2.0 memory card goes for roughly $100 (64GB), $135 (128GB), $235 (256GB), and $550 (512GB). We will be looking at the 128GB model for this review.
SanDisk Extreme PRO CFast 2.0 Memory Card Specifications
| Interface | CFast 2.0 |
| Capacities | 64GB, 128GB, 256GB, 512GB |
| Speeds | 64GB:
128GB – 512GB:
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| Temperature | Tested to perform from (-20°C to 70°C, -4°F to 158°F) |
| Warranty | Limited lifetime warranty (US only) |
| Dimensions | 0.14″ x 1.68″ x 1.41″ |
| Software | RescuePRO Deluxe data recovery software downloadable offer |
SanDisk Extreme PRO CFast 2.0 Memory Card Design and Build
Measuring in at just under one and a half inches in height and 1.7 inches in length (with 0.14 inches in thickness), the SanDisk Extreme PRO memory card delivers the same performance at half the size of a standard SATA SSD.
