# What this is Angelbird has released the fourth generation of its AV PRO CFexpress Type A cards aimed at Sony Alpha and Cinema Line cameras. The new family splits into two clearly defined tiers and focuses on sustained throughput for demanding video formats while offering a rugged hardware package and warranty support.
# Product tiers and who they're for
- Capacity: 200 GB
- Certification: VPG200
- Target users: hybrid shooters and photography-first workflows on Sony Alpha cameras
- Capacities: 400 GB, 800 GB, 1600 GB
- Certifications: VPG400 and VPG800
- Target users: high-end video production, high-bitrate recording modes, 8K RAW and Sony X-OCN on compatible Sony Alpha and Cinema Line bodies (the FX5 is cited as an example).
The company positions the SE model for steady photo and hybrid use and the AV PRO models for workloads that require sustained, intensive recording performance.
# Performance and technology
- Maximum read speed: 1870 MB/s.
- Sustained write speed: up to 1600 MB/s on higher-end AV PRO models.
- Sustained read speed: up to 1700 MB/s.
- Bus: PCIe 4.0 with a new-generation controller and updated firmware.
All cards use Angelbird's Stable Stream technology. Stable Stream is described as keeping performance consistent as the card fills across repeated sessions rather than only when new or freshly formatted. The lineup also incorporates advanced thermal management to support sustained throughput under heavy workloads.
# Durability and support The cards are rated shock, dust, moisture, x-ray, magnet and temperature proof. They come with a 3-year limited warranty, free firmware updates, and access to Angelbird's in-house data recovery service (activation requirements for recovery service were mentioned in industry coverage). These details make the cards suitable for location work where physical stress and variable environments are common.
# Pricing and availability The new cards are listed as available now with US pricing as follows:
- AV PRO SE 200 GB: $199.99
- AV PRO 400 GB: $399.99
- AV PRO 800 GB: $599.99
- AV PRO 1600 GB: $899.99
# Practical takeaways If your workflow includes long continuous high-bitrate video recordings, multiple repeated takes, or 8K RAW/Sony X-OCN on supported Sony bodies, the AV PRO line is built to meet sustained-write demands. If you shoot stills or hybrid content and want a Type A CFexpress option without the top sustained-write ceiling, the 200 GB AV PRO SE provides a single compact SKU with VPG200 certification.
Choosing between tiers should be based on sustained write requirements rather than file type: higher VPG ratings indicate stronger guarantees for continuous recording under heavy workloads. The rugged ratings, warranty, and data recovery option are useful for production environments where media reliability and post-incident recovery matter.
# Bottom line Angelbird's v4 CFexpress Type A cards reinforce a performance-first approach for Sony camera users, offering a clear mid/high-end split, high sustained write/read numbers, thermal and firmware features to maintain throughput, and a warranty/recovery package aligned with professional use.