SanDisk Extreme Pro CFast 2.0 CFast 2.0 memory cards were specifically developed for next-generation professional video applications as 2K video was common and full-frame 4K video was gaining traction among high-end production companies and individual enthusiasts.

Earlier this year SanDisk launched yet another massive portable flash drive with the SanDisk Extreme Pro USB 3.1. The latest version comes with capacities as high as 256GB (there is also a 128GB version available).

Not all solid-state drives are created equal. SSDs using cheaper NAND memory and controllers - value drives - focus on sequential speed as the headline-grabbing figures. Premium consumer drives exhibit similar out-of-the-box figures but, crucially, offer up much better long-term performance and...