OWC Atlas Pro memory cards

From £TBA/$49-$299 www.owc.com

OWC'S new Atlas S Pro SD cards are capable of up to 277MB/S write and 290MB/S read speeds, thanks to their UHS-II interface and V90 video speed rating. According to OWC, the cards utilize “advanced pseudo-single-level Cell (PSLC) flash memory to deliver 10x higher durability than ordinary SD cards and blazing-fast speed across the entire card capacity.” Capacities range from 32GB to 256GB, with pricing starting at $49 and topping out at $299 for a 256GB card. The company has also announced Cfexpress Type-b cards, which are split into two model ranges: Atlas Pro, and Atlas Pro Ultra. Both are capable of 1500MB/S write and 1700MB/S peak speeds, but stepping up to the Atlas Pro Ultra ensures a sustained 1400MB/S write speed for smooth 8K video capture and high-speed burst shooting. OWC states the new cards fully meet Cfexpress Type B 1.0 and 2.0 specifications, and should work flawlessly with the latest Nikon cameras that support Cfexpress. OWC Atlas Pro cards come in 256GB, 512GB, 1TB, and 2TB capacities, while Atlas Pro Ultra cards can be had in 320GB or 640GB sizes. OWC has yet to release pricing for these cards, but retail availability is due in Q2 2022. A new Cfexpress card reader is also due to be launched alongside the cards. OWC'S Atlas FXR is touted as being the smallest Thunderbolt Cfexpress reader on the market, being a similar length and width to a credit card – that’s as much as seven times smaller than some single-card Cfexpress readers.

FIRST IMPRESSIONS

If you have the need for speed and storage space, these OWC Atlas Pro memory cards could be just what you’re looking for.