The Exascend Essential Series 180GB CFexpress Type A Memory Card is engineered for professional photographers and cinematographers who demand absolute reliability. Built on a PCIe 3.0 / NVMe 1.4 interface with 3D TLC flash, it delivers blazing sequential read speeds of up to 800 MB/s and write speeds of up to 700 MB/s, with VPG-200 certification guaranteeing sustained writes never drop below 200 MB/s — keeping your 8K RAW footage flowing without a single dropped frame.
Designed to handle the toughest shooting environments, this CFexpress Type A card is resistant to dust, weather, impacts, X-rays, magnets, and extreme temperatures from 14°F to 158°F. With a 2-million-hour MTBF rating, Adaptive Thermal Control technology, and a 5-year limited warranty that includes data recovery, the Exascend Essential is the dependable storage partner for Sony mirrorless and cinema cameras including the a1, a7S III, a7 IV, FX3, and FX6.
Key features
- VPG-200 Certified Sustained Performance: Guaranteed minimum write speed of 200 MB/s with peaks up to 800 MB/s read and 700 MB/s write — ideal for uninterrupted 8K RAW video recording.
- PCIe 3.0 / NVMe 1.4 Interface with 3D TLC Flash: Cutting-edge interface and flash technology deliver pro-grade speed and long-term reliability in a compact CFexpress Type A form factor.
- Adventure-Proof Durability: Withstands dust, moisture, physical impacts, X-rays, magnetism, and operating temperatures from 14°F to 158°F — built for any environment.
- 2-Million-Hour MTBF for Professional Confidence: Exceptional endurance rating ensures this card keeps up with the most demanding continuous shooting and video workflows.
- Adaptive Thermal Control: Patented thermal management technology maintains stable performance under sustained high-speed workloads without throttling.
- 5-Year Warranty with Free Data Recovery: Industry-leading protection including complimentary data recovery service gives you peace of mind on every shoot.
Specifications
| Capacity | 180GB |
|---|---|
| Type | CFexpress Type A |
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 / NVMe 1.4 |
| Max Read Speed | 800 MB/s |
| Max Write Speed | 700 MB/s |
| Min Sustained Write Speed | 200 MB/s (VPG-200) |
| Flash Memory | 3D TLC |
| Endurance (TBW) | 115TB |
| MTBF | 2 Million Hours |
| Warranty | 5 Years (includes Data Recovery) |
Frequently asked questions
Which cameras are compatible with the Exascend 180GB Essential CFexpress Type A card?
This card is compatible with Sony cameras that accept CFexpress Type A media, including the Sony a9 III, a1, a7S III, a7 IV, FX3, and FX6.
Can this card handle 8K RAW video recording without dropping frames?
Yes. The Exascend Essential is VPG-200 certified, meaning write speeds are guaranteed not to fall below 200 MB/s, with sustained speeds up to 700 MB/s — more than sufficient for continuous 8K RAW video capture.
What durability protections does this CFexpress Type A card offer?
The card is rated resistant to dust, weather, physical impacts, X-rays, magnets, and temperatures ranging from 14°F to 158°F. It also carries a 2-million-hour MTBF rating and is backed by a 5-year limited warranty that includes data recovery.
