Best CFexpress Type B Memory Cards for Nikon Z9
The new released Nikon’s flagship full frame mirrorless camera Z9 (Amazon/B&H Photo Video/Adorama) has two memory card slots, both card slots are support CFexpress cards and XQD cards. To max use of Nikon Z9, you’d better get a fast memory card for Z9. We have tested and reviewed latest CFexpress cards and XQD cards, and below are recommended memory cards for Nikon Z9:
Best CFexpress Type B Memory Card for Nikon Z9:
Both of Nikon Z9’s card slots are CFexpress card slots, supports world’s fastest CFexpress Type B memory cards. Currently, the fastest and toughest CFexpress card is Nikon MC-CF660G CFexpress Type B, has max read speed at 1,700MB/s, and max write speed at 1,480MB/s. The Sony Tough CFexpress Type-B, SanDisk Extreme Pro CFexpress Type-B and Angelbird AV Pro CFexpress Type-B cards area also top selling cards for Nikon Z9. See the details below:
| Card | Max. Read Speed | Max. Write Speed | Check Price |
| Nikon MC-CF660G CFexpress Type B | 1,700 MB/s | 1,500 MB/s | Amazon/B&H/Adorama |
| Sony Tough CFexpress Type-B | 1,700 MB/s | 1,480 MB/s | Amazon/B&H/Adorama |
| SanDisk Extreme Pro CFexpress Type-B | 1,700 MB/s | 1,400 MB/s | Amazon/B&H/Adorama |
| Angelbird AV Pro CFexpress Type-B | 1,785 MB/s | 1,600 MB/s | Amazon/B&H/Adorama |
| Delkin Devices CFexpress | 1,700 MB/s | 1,400 MB/s | Amazon/B&H/Adorama |
| Wise Advanced CFX-B Series CFexpress | 1,700 MB/s | 1,050 – 1,550 MB/s | Amazon/B&H/Adorama |
| Hoodman Steel CFexpress | 1,700 MB/s | 1,400 MB/s | Amazon/B&H/Adorama |
| ProGrade Digital CFexpress 2.0 Cobalt | 1,600 MB/s | 1,400 MB/s | Amazon/B&H/Adorama |
| Lexar Professional CFexpress Type-B | 1,750 MB/s | 1,000 MB/s | Amazon/B&H/Adorama |
| ProGrade Digital CFexpress Type-B Gold | 1,600 MB/s | 1,000 MB/s | Amazon/B&H/Adorama |
Best XQD Memory Card for Nikon Z9:
The XQD cards are much cheaper than CFexpress cards, but most of XQD cards are already discontinued. Currently there are 3 kinds of XQD cards, the Sony XQD G Series is the best selling XQD card for Nikon Z9.
| Card | Max. Read Speed | Max. Write Speed | Check Price |
| Sony XQD G Series | 440 MB/s | 400 MB/s | Amazon/B&H/Adorama |
| Delkin Devices Premium XQD | 440 MB/s | 400 MB/s | Amazon/B&H/Adorama |
| Nikon XQD | 440 MB/s | 400 MB/s | Amazon/B&H/Adorama |
| Lexar 2933x XQD 2.0 | 440 MB/s | 400 MB/s | eBay/Amazon/B&H/Adorama |