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Atech Flash Technology Blackjet TX-1CXQ CFexpress Type B / XQD Thunderbolt 3 Card Reader

BH #ATTX1CXQ • MFR #BJ-0119-R01
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Atech Flash Technology Blackjet TX-1CXQ CFexpress Type B / XQD Thunderbolt 3 Card Reader
Key Features
  • 1 x CFexpress Type B / XQD Card Slot
  • Thunderbolt 3 Interface
  • CFexpress Speeds up to 1700 MB/s
  • XQD 2.0 / XQD Speeds up to 500 MB/s
Designed for the fast ingestion of CFexpress Type B and Sony XQD media on Windows 10 and macOS 10.12 systems that support 40 Gb/s Thunderbolt 3, Thunderbolt 4, and USB4, the Blackjet TX-1CXQ CFexpress Type B / XQD Thunderbolt 3 Card Reader from Atech is equipped with a Thunderbolt 3 interface that delivers data transfer speeds of up to 1700 MB/s for CFexpress media, 500 MB/s for XQD and XQD 2.0 media, and 800 MB/s when using CFexpress Type A media via the included CFexpress Type A to Type B adapter. A rugged metal enclosure helps ensure durability and longevity, while vent holes help increase heat dissipation to keep the unit cool. This card reader receives bus power via its Thunderbolt 3 interface and includes a Thunderbolt 3 cable.
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Atech Flash Technology TX-1CXQ Overview

Designed for the fast ingestion of CFexpress Type B and Sony XQD media on Windows 10 and macOS 10.12 systems that support 40 Gb/s Thunderbolt 3, Thunderbolt 4, and USB4, the Blackjet TX-1CXQ CFexpress Type B / XQD Thunderbolt 3 Card Reader from Atech is equipped with a Thunderbolt 3 interface that delivers data transfer speeds of up to 1700 MB/s for CFexpress media, 500 MB/s for XQD and XQD 2.0 media, and 800 MB/s when using CFexpress Type A media via the included CFexpress Type A to Type B adapter. A rugged metal enclosure helps ensure durability and longevity, while vent holes help increase heat dissipation to keep the unit cool. This card reader receives bus power via its Thunderbolt 3 interface and includes a Thunderbolt 3 cable.

Please note that macOS 10.13 and higher is required to support CFexpress cards. Also, XQD cards are supported under Windows 10, but are not Thunderbolt 3 certified. Lastly, please note that XQD cards require the latest drivers from Sony. Also, using XQD cards on M1 and M2 Macs requires Atech's XQD driver, which may be downloaded from their site.

General Features
Thunderbolt 3 provides speeds up to 40 Gb/s
Reversible Thunderbolt 3 / USB Type-C connector makes connections much easier and quicker
Supports CFexpress Type B cards at speeds up to 1200 MB/s
Supports Sony XQD and XQD 2.0 cards at speeds up to 500 MB/s
A rugged metal enclosure helps ensure durability and longevity
Vent holes help increase heat dissipation
UPC: 655408280167

Atech Flash Technology TX-1CXQ Specs

Media Card Reader
1x CFexpress Type B / XQD (CFexpress 1.0 / PCIe 3.0 x2)
Host Connection
USB-C (Thunderbolt 3) via Detachable Cable
Power Source
Bus Powered
Enclosure Material
Metal
Dimensions
4.39 x 3.63 x 1.23" / 111.4 x 92.3 x 31.2 mm
Packaging Info
Package Weight
0.93 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
7.25 x 5.65 x 1.6"

Atech Flash Technology TX-1CXQ Reviews

Good product but requires some system tweaking on certain Mac's.

By Mark
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2026-02-19

I use both CFexpress and XQD cards. The Atech TX-1CXQ card reader will read CFExpress cards right out of the box however on MAC M1, M2, M3 and M4 computers you have to boot in Recovery Mode and enter commands in terminal mode to modify the Startup Security Policy. The instructions were very clear on how to do this but may be an issue for users who are not somewhat tech savvy. Once this is done the device works Great for both types of cards.

Too large and heavy, arcane driver installation

By William
Rated 2 out of 5
Date: 2025-06-04

I ordered this XQD/CFXB card reader thinking that it would be useful as a portable XQD card reader. The goal was to be able to read XQD and CF X-press B cards with one device instead of two separate devices. When the device came, I was surprised by its large size and weight compared to other card readers I have. AND, to read XQD cards, you have to download drivers, which, on my Mac requires a long multi-step process. I tried to do that several times, with no luck. On the upside, this device is an excellent paperweight. Not useful to me.

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Will this work with Windows 10 machines that ...

Will this work with Windows 10 machines that don't have thunderbold?
Asked by: David
I'm sorry, this is Thunderbolt only.
Answered by: Rob
Date published: 2021-07-20

Will this work on new MacBookPro (M1Pro) with ...

Will this work on new MacBookPro (M1Pro) with Thunderbolt 4?
Asked by: Johan
Just got it to see, it's almost May 2023, and there is no updated driver at all for this, it will not work with M1 chips, Sony's driver specifically says it will only work on up to High Sierra OS to boot.
Answered by: Phillip
Date published: 2023-04-26

The Disclaimer is confusing. Will this work for ...

The Disclaimer is confusing. Will this work for both CFExpress and XQD on a late-2016 MacBook Pro? My Mac doesn't "say" whether it's Thunderbolt 2 or 3 other than it reports that speed is "up to 40Gb/s x1"
Asked by: Martin
The Apple Thunderbolt 3 Male to Thunderbolt 2 Female Adapter will not work to connect bus-powered Thunderbolt 3 peripherals to older computers with TB1 or TB2 ports. The reason being bus-powered TB3 devices can use up to 15W of power but TB1 or TB2 port can only provide up to 10W by spec.
Answered by: Jackson
Date published: 2020-07-23

Is this compatible with Lexar CF Express Cards ...

Is this compatible with Lexar CF Express Cards Type B? Or only Sony.
Asked by: Gregory
This device is compatible with any CFexpress Type B memory card.
Answered by: Boyd H
Date published: 2025-01-03

does it come with the thunderbolt cable?

does it come with the thunderbolt cable?
Asked by: richard
Yes, it comes with a USB-c to USB-C-cable.
Answered by: Geoff
Date published: 2020-12-25

Will this work with ipad pro with m1?

Will this work with ipad pro with m1?
Asked by: Paul
Atech Flash Technology Blackjet TX-1CXQ CFexpress Type B / XQD Thunderbolt 3 Card Reader BH #ATTX1CXQ will work with Apple M1 iPad Pro.
Answered by: Samik G
Date published: 2023-04-26

Will this work with a Windows 7 machine?

Will this work with a Windows 7 machine?
Asked by: Warren
most likely it will need a driver for it.
Answered by: stuart e
Date published: 2020-01-13

This Card Reader mentions that it works with ...

This Card Reader mentions that it works with CFexpress Type B 1.0 version cards. I own the Angelbird 1TB AV Pro CFexpress 2.0 Type B Memory Card. Since the card I have is a 2.0 version card and not 1.0 version, will it be compatible with this card reader? Lastly, will this Thunderbolt 3 interface communicate and be compatible with a Thunderbolt 4 port on my computer?
Asked by: Corey
According to the manufacturer, the the Atech Flash Technology Blackjet TX-1CXQ CFexpress Type B / XQD Thunderbolt 3 Card Reader supports any version of CFexpress Type B cards, so it would be compatible for use with the Angelbird 1TB AV Pro CFexpress 2.0 Type B Memory Card. Also, they state the card reader is compatible for use with both Thunderbolt 3 and Thunderbolt 4 ports.
Answered by: Manzell L
Date published: 2022-03-28
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