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About SSDs and SD Cards
Choosing a Fast SSD
When working with high data rate video it's important to carefully check the SSD you would like to
use. This is because some SSDs can have a lower sustained write speed than the manufacturer’s
claimed speed, so even though a disk specification can claim an SSD is fast enough to handle video,
in reality the disk may not be fast enough for real time video recording.
Use Blackmagic Disk Speed Test to accurately measure whether your SSD will be able to handle
uncompressed video capture and playback. Blackmagic Disk Speed Test uses data to simulate
the storage of video so you get results similar to what you’ll see when capturing video to a disk.
During Blackmagic testing, we have found newer, larger models of SSD and larger capacity SSDs
are generally faster.
We have provided a table showing SSDs that have tested reliable for video recording and playback.
From a quick glance you can see which SSD is fast enough to handle a chosen format.
Please check the tech notes at the Blackmagic Design support center for the latest information.
Brand
SSD Name/Model Number
Storage Supported Formats
4K RAW
2.5K RAW
ProRes and
DNxHD
ADATA
XPG SX900. ASX900S3-256GM-C
256GB
No
Yes
Yes
Angelbird
AV Pro
500GB
Yes
Yes
Yes
AV Pro
250GB
Yes
Yes
Yes
AV Pro
480GB
No
Yes
Yes
AV Pro
240GB
No
Yes
Yes
Crucial
M4 (firmware 009 only). CT512M4SSD2.
512GB
No
No
Yes
M4 (firmware 000F only). CT256M4SSD2.
256GB
No
No
Yes
Digistor
4K Professional Video Series.
DIG-PVD1000, pre-formatted exFat.
1TB
Yes
Yes
Yes
Professional Video Series.
DIG-PVD480S, pre-formatted exFat.
480GB
No
Yes
Yes
Professional Video Series.
DIG-PVD240S, pre-formatted exFat.
240GB
No
Yes
Yes
Intel
520 series. SSDSC2CW480A310.
480GB
No
Yes
Yes
520 series. SSDSC2CW240A310.
240GB
No
Yes
Yes
530 series. SSDSC2BW240A401.
240GB
No
Yes
Yes
Kingston HyperX 240GB SSD
Intel 335 Series 240GB SSD
About SSDs and SD Cards
SanDisk Extreme 480GB SSD
