Description
Article no.: 27704
The Lexar ARMOR GOLD SDXC UHS-II card combines durable stainless-steel construction with high sustained performance. It delivers up to 205MB/s write speed and Video Speed Class 60 (V60) for demanding video workflows, while the rugged build and IP68 rating help protect your media in harsh conditions.
Built with superseding stainless steel, the ARMOR GOLD card is designed to take physical impacts and environmental exposure. Additionally, the IP68 dust- and water-resistance rating and a tested drop-resistance to 5 meters give you confidence when shooting outdoors or in rugged conditions.
Rated V60, this card supports sustained video recording for high-resolution capture, including 6K footage. You can also speed up your postproduction by pairing the card with a USB 3.2 SD UHS-II reader. When used with such a reader, read transfer rates can reach up to 280MB/s, while write speeds reach up to 205MB/s according to internal testing.
Lexar provides lifetime access to the Lexar Recovery Tool to help recover accidentally deleted files or formatted cards and drives. The product also includes a limited lifetime warranty; note regional exceptions described in the product notes below.
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Product | Lexar SDXC ARMOR Gold UHS-II U3 |
| Capacity | 1TB |
| Construction | Stainless steel |
| Strength | 37X stronger than typical SD cards |
| Ingress protection | IP68 (dust- and water-resistant) |
| Drop resistance | Resistant to drops up to 5 meters |
| Write speed | Up to 205MB/s |
| Read transfer (with SD UHS-II reader) | Up to 280MB/s |
| Video Speed Class | V60 |
| Card class | UHS-II U3 |
| Warranty / Software | Lifetime access to Lexar Recovery Tool; limited lifetime warranty (regional exceptions apply) |
Up to 280MB/s read transfer, write speeds lower. Highest transfer speeds achieved when paired with an SD UHS-II reader. Speeds based on internal testing. Actual performance may vary.
Limited lifetime warranty is limited to 10 years from purchase in Germany and regions not recognizing lifetime warranty. Lexar is not liable for any loss of data or images. Product appearance, performance, software offerings, and packaging may vary depending on ship date and available inventory. Actual usable memory capacity may vary. 1GB equals 1 billion bytes.
Question: Can this card handle professional 6K video recording?
Answer: Yes. The card is rated Video Speed Class 60 (V60), which supports sustained write performance suitable for 6K footage according to the product specification.
Question: How durable is the card for outdoor or rugged use?
Answer: The ARMOR GOLD card uses stainless-steel construction rated 37X stronger than typical SD cards, is IP68 dust- and water-resistant, and is drop-resistant to 5 meters, making it suitable for demanding environments.
Question: Will I get faster transfers to my computer?
Answer: Yes. When you pair the card with a compatible USB 3.2 SD UHS-II card reader, read transfer speeds can reach up to 280MB/s, which accelerates file transfer during postproduction. Actual speeds depend on the reader and host system.
Question: What recovery and warranty options are included?
Answer: You receive lifetime access to the Lexar Recovery Tool to help restore deleted or formatted files, along with a limited lifetime warranty. Note that the warranty has regional exceptions, such as a 10-year limit in Germany and regions that do not recognize lifetime warranties.