Angelbird Performance Card Reader CFexpress B

Overview

The Angelbird Performance Card Reader CFexpress B (SKU CFXBCRP) is a professional-grade USB4 card reader engineered for fast, thermally stable offloading of CFexpress Type B media, with a USB-C 4.0 Gen 3x2 host interface delivering transfer speeds up to 40 Gb/s. Its Solid Cool active cooling system with a built-in low-noise fan prevents overheating and thermal throttling even during extended sessions, while the Solid Connect recessed port and included 32 cm USB-C 4.0 Solid Flex cable ensure a secure, durable connection. Announced July 2025, it supports direct-from-card preview and editing across macOS, Windows, iPadOS, iOS, Linux, and Android, and doubles as a firmware updater for Angelbird CFexpress Type B cards. Note: XQD media is not supported.

✨ Key Highlights

• USB4 Speed: USB-C 4.0 Gen 3x2 host interface delivers transfer speeds up to 40 Gb/s — measured 2826.3 MB/s read / 2545.4 MB/s write in review testing with a 3700 MB/s CFexpress v4 Type B card, enabling direct-from-card preview and editing
• Solid Cool Technology: built-in low-noise fan and thermally optimized hardware actively cool the reader and card, preventing overheating and thermal throttling during extended post-production sessions
• Solid Connect Design: recessed USB-C port secures the connection, ensuring stable uninterrupted data transfer and reduced cable wear; includes an ultra-flexible 32 cm USB-C 4.0 Solid Flex cable
• Universal Compatibility: plug-and-play with macOS, Windows, iPadOS, iOS, Linux, and Android; technically compatible with Thunderbolt 3/4/5 hosts via USB4, and fully backward compatible with older USB standards
• Card Firmware Updates: lets you update firmware on Angelbird CFexpress Type B cards to extend their lifetime (USB4 mode supported in Firmware Update Tool 1.8.0+ on macOS and Windows 11), plus integrated LED status indicator and non-slip rubber rails