Lexar is excited to announce the addition of two new products to its ARMOR series: the ARMOR GOLD SDXC™ UHS-II Card and ARMOR SILVER PRO SDXC™ UHS-II Card. As the world’s first stainless-steel SD memory cards, these new innovations redefine durability and performance, offering photographers, videographers, and content creators unmatched reliability for their demanding workflows.

The ARMOR GOLD and SILVER PRO SD cards were specifically designed to address common issues faced by professional photographers, who often experience physical damage and wear with traditional plastic cards. The ARMOR series SD cards are 37 times stronger than normal SD cards, and deliver far greater strength and resilience. They provide exceptional protection against bending, breaking, and everyday wear. With an IP68 rating, the cards are dust-resistant, water-resistant, and capable of withstanding drops up to 5 meters, making them ideal for outdoor use. Their simplified designs, which eliminate ribs and the write-protection switch, further enhance their durability, ensuring users can rely on them in various challenging scenarios.

Despite being made from stainless steel, the ARMOR SD cards fully meets thickness requirements of the SD Association (SDA), ensuring that it can be safely used in the camera slot without causing damage to the camera slot. Additionally, the ARMOR card has undergone rigorous testing in the Lexar Quality Laboratory to guarantee it won't experience issues due to overheating or static electricity.1

In addition to the robust armor shielding these groundbreaking SD cards, Lexar also designed them for users seeking unparalleled performance. The ARMOR GOLD SD card boasts a blazing-fast write speed of up to 210MB/s1, while the ARMOR SILVER PRO SD card offers a maximum write speed of 160MB/s1. Both cards feature a Video Speed Class 60 (V60), allowing users to seamlessly capture 6K footage without interruptions. Furthermore, when paired with a USB 3.2 Card Reader, creators can enjoy even faster transfers up to 280MB/s, streamlining post-production workflows anywhere, anytime.1

The ARMOR GOLD and SILVER PRO SD cards cater to a diverse range of users, from professionals working in extreme conditions to creatives seeking reliable storage for their next big project. Moreover, users also get lifetime access to the Lexar Recovery Tool to help restore accidentally deleted files and formatted cards or drives, plus a limited lifetime warranty. These memory cards promise exceptional performance and durability, all to ensure your content is secure under any circumstances.