The lightning-fast OWC Atlas USB4 CFexpress 4.0 Type B memory-card reader is more than 4x faster than current USB 3.2 readers. It saves time, streamlines workflows and leaves more time for other passions and projects.
Paired with OWC Atlas CFA 4.0 memory cards, it achieves real-world transfer speeds of more than 3300 MB/s. This saves considerable time when managing and backing up data during or after a shoot.
To give an idea of the incredible speed of the new OWC Atlas USB4 CFexpress Type B reader, here are some real-world examples: It takes just 6 minutes and 19 seconds to transfer 15,000 45 Megapixel RAW images plus the same number of JPEG images from a Canon R5C. This is approximately 1.02 TB in size.
It also takes just 5 minutes 38 seconds to transfer 68 minutes of 6K Blackmagic RAW video in Q0 compression at 30 fps from the BMPCC 6K Pro and 5 minutes 51 seconds to transfer 23 minutes of 8K N-RAW HQ video at 60 fps from a Nikon Z9.
When using a standard USB 3.2 (10Gb/s) reader, the transfer speed is much lower. It takes up to 25 minutes and 11 seconds for the photos, 24 minutes and 23 seconds for the Blackmagic video and 24 minutes and 10 seconds for the N-RAW video.
OWC also offers an intermediate option in terms of speed: the OWC Atlas FXR CFexpress Thunderbolt Reader. This fast card reader takes 11 minutes and 45 seconds to transfer RAW and JPEG images, 10 minutes and 46 seconds for Blackmagic video, and 11 minutes and 2 seconds for N-RAW video to a computer.
The compact Atlas USB4 card reader is ideal for travel and fits easily in any camera bag.
Compatible
The Atlas USB4 CFexpress 4.0 card reader is also highly compatible, supporting both CFexpress 4.0 Type B and 2.0 Type B cards at their maximum speed. It works seamlessly with USB4, USB 3 and Thunderbolt 4 and 3 on Mac, Windows and Linux computers. Plus, it's designed to work with iPads, iPhones, and Chromebooks.
Prices and availability
The new OWC Atlas USB4 CFexpress 4.0 Type B memory card reader is available for a suggested retail price of €139.99.
