Lexar has launched an impressive line of professional workflow solutions aimed at improving efficiency for photographers, videographers, and media professionals. The new lineup, includes the Professional Workflow 6-Bay Docking Station, Workflow Portable SSD, CFexpress 4.0 cards, and several modular card readers. These devices allow users to create custom, high-performance setups that significantly enhance post-production speed.
Central to this series is the Professional Workflow 6-Bay Docking Station, a flexible, high-capacity dock designed to accelerate data transfer with Thunderbolt 4, offering up to 40Gbps speeds. With six customizable bays, professionals can add Lexar Portable SSDs and card readers to create tailored solutions that handle even the most demanding workflows. Notably, the dock supports CFexpress 4.0 Type B, CFexpress 4.0 Type A, and UHS-II SD and microSD cards, making it adaptable for a wide range of media formats. Users can also daisy-chain up to six docks for large-scale data transfer operations.
The docking station pairs well with Lexar’s Professional Workflow Portable SSD, available in 2TB and 4TB capacities with transfer speeds up to 2,000MB/s. With an IP68 rating, it is waterproof and dustproof, ideal for demanding environments. For added reliability, Lexar’s Thermal Control Design maintains performance even at high transfer speeds. Additionally, the portable SSD and docking station’s aluminum housing improves durability and heat dissipation, ensuring long-term use in rigorous workflows.
Lexar has also introduced CFexpress 4.0 cards that harness PCIe 4.0 technology for maximum performance. The CFexpress 4.0 Type B DIAMOND Card, for example, offers read speeds up to 3,700MB/s and write speeds up to 3,400MB/s, allowing cinema-quality 8K RAW video capture without dropped frames. It features eight-point protection, including temperature-proofing and a 5-meter drop-proof design. The CFexpress 4.0 Type A GOLD Card provides up to 1,800MB/s read and 1,650MB/s write speeds, making it suitable for professionals needing reliable, high-capacity storage. These CFexpress cards are complemented by Lexar’s CFexpress 4.0 Type A and Type B Card Readers, capable of transfer speeds up to 40Gbps, fully optimized for the new docking station.
According to Lexar’s Director of Marketing, Joey Lopez, the Workflow series was designed with professionals in mind to “maximize their efficiency” by creating a streamlined and customizable workflow that adapts to various storage and media transfer needs.
Specifications:
- Docking Station: Thunderbolt 4 connectivity, 6 customizable bays, 40Gbps
- Portable SSD: 2TB and 4TB, 2,000MB/s transfer speed, IP68 waterproof and dustproof
- CFexpress 4.0 Type B DIAMOND Card: 1TB, 3,700MB/s read, 3,400MB/s write
- CFexpress 4.0 Type A GOLD Card: 640GB-1TB, 1,800MB/s read, 1,650MB/s write
Price and availability:
- 6-Bay Docking Station: $599.99 (£470)
- Professional Workflow Portable SSD (2TB): $299.99 (£235); (4TB): $499.99 (£390)
- CFexpress 4.0 Type B DIAMOND Card (1TB): $999.99 (£780)
- CFexpress 4.0 Type A GOLD Card (1TB): $649.99 (£510)
The Workflow series products are available from Lexar, Amazon, and B&H.