Nextorage B3AE vs Lexar Gold CFexpress Type B 1TB

Two CFexpress Type B cards at 1TB, compared on rated speed, current price and price history.

The short version

  • Read speed: Nextorage is rated 8% higher (3900 vs 3600 MB/s).
  • Write speed: Nextorage is rated 9% higher (3600 vs 3300 MB/s).
  • Sustained write: Lexar is rated 76% higher (3000 vs 1700 MB/s).
  • Price: Lexar is cheaper right now at $739.99 (B&H Photo), $60.00 or 8% less than $799.99.
  • Cost per GB: Lexar works out at $0.72/GB against $0.78/GB.

Speeds are manufacturer ratings from the retailer listing, not our own tests. Prices come from retailer listings we checked in the last 48 hours; Amazon prices are not shown.

Specifications

Brand
Nextorage
Lexar
Format
CFexpress Type B
CFexpress Type B
Capacity
1TB
1TB
Read Speed
3900 MB/s
3600 MB/s
Write Speed
3600 MB/s
3300 MB/s
Sustained Write
1700 MB/s
3000 MB/s
VPG Rating
400
400
CFexpress Version
4.0
4.0

Pick Nextorage if…

  • You want the higher rated read speed.
  • You want the higher rated write speed.

Pick Lexar if…

  • You want the higher rated sustained write.
  • You want the lower price today.

Card A: current prices

B&H PhotoLowest
$799.99
Buy
AmazonLive price on Amazon
Check price →

Prices retrieved: Nov 15, 2026, 7:14 AM

Card B: current prices

B&H PhotoLowest
$739.99
Buy
AmazonLive price on Amazon
Check price →

Prices retrieved: Nov 15, 2026, 7:13 AM

Card A: Nextorage

Is this a good price?

This is the highest price we have recorded in the last 89 days, where it has ranged $719.99–$799.99.

It has been cheaper recently — worth waiting if you can.

Based on 94 price checks at B&H Photo over 89 days. Amazon prices are not included.

Card B: Lexar

Is this a good price?

Today's price is about average for the last 89 days, where it has ranged $699.99–$779.00.

Based on 141 price checks at B&H Photo over 89 days. Amazon prices are not included.

Card A: price history

Card B: price history

Want a different pair? Change either card in the comparison tool.