Western Digital is set to introduce the first 4TB SD card next year, catering to the needs of professionals in media and entertainment industries. This SD card, following the SD Association’s SDUC standard, will offer impressive storage capacity for high-resolution video production and editing workflows. With a maximum theoretical transfer rate of up to 104 MB per second and minimum write speeds of 10 MB/s, this card is designed to support storage-hungry video formats like 8K.
Despite the anticipation surrounding this advanced SD card, Western Digital did not disclose the pricing details. However, given its high-end features and target audience, it is expected to come with a premium price tag. This announcement marks a significant milestone in the evolution of SD card capacities, as the industry moves closer to reaching the max potential for storage in SD cards. While the 4TB SD card presents exciting possibilities for professionals with demanding storage needs, concerns have been raised about the reliability of SanDisk products following reports of failures in their SSDs. This may lead some customers to consider alternative brands for their storage solutions in the future.
