20 best memory cards

The market of file drives is constantly progressing, increasing the amount of stored data, the speed of writing and reading files, as well as optimization and reliability. The 128 or 512 MB media that seemed relevant now are already out of use, since the modern user needs at least 1 GB of free space to store photos or video files.

The choice of file carriers is not a difficult task, but requires basic knowledge of the formats supported by devices. We have collected for you the 20 best memory cards for cameras, smartphones and other devices based on the following criteria:

• popularity of the manufacturer with consumers;
• reliability of the drive, terms of full operation;
• compliance with the cost of product quality;
• card specifications (data exchange rate, supported standards, memory size, etc.).

Popular Memory Card Manufacturers

Transcend. The famous Taiwanese company, founded in 1988. It features a wide range of products (from memory modules to miniature memory devices) and the presence of a limited lifetime warranty on products purchased from official representatives and online retail stores.

SanDisk. American brand, the foundation of which fell on the same 1988 year. Currently, SanDisk products occupy a third of the carrier market, and the main focus of the company's development is the development of data storage based on flash memory.

Samsung. An international corporation that needs no introduction. Among the huge production capacities, there was also a place for the development department of memory modules differing in their brand quality and high cost.

Sony. The eternal competitor of Samsung, who made a bet on the release of memory cards for cameras and camcorders. It differs in a non-trivial approach to the production and application of radical solutions (to increase the speed of data exchange, experiments on equipping miniature cards with extra memory, etc.)

Kingston. Another representative of the "elite" among the manufacturers of file carriers, which began work in 1997. It occupies a leading position in the market volume of DRAM-modules, second place in the supply of flash memory and flash-cards, and the first - in the implementation of USB-drives.

ADATA. The youngest company for the production of memory modules, founded in 2001 in Taiwan. It positions itself as a rapidly growing company with advanced developments ... and confirms this with excellent sales figures in all leading segments with a decent share of the developed market.

The best microSDHC memory cards

If your smartphone is controlled by the Android system, then it is likely that a microSD memory card is installed in it. The microSDHC format, in turn, is a “subtype” of microSD cards. Outwardly, it is impossible to distinguish microSD from microSDHC.They have the same dimensions, and devices with microSD support work equally well with microSDHC.

The reason for the emergence of microSDHC is simple: many years ago, during the creation of the microSD format, no one seriously thought that the cards would be larger than 2 GB. Therefore, the file system had a corresponding limitation. Together with the advent of memory cards of more than 2 GB, a new standard has appeared. SDHC cards have a so-called. "Classes". Those. If the card says “SDHC Class 10”, it means that the reading speed is 10 MB / s.

5 Kingston SDCS / 16GB

The best choice for those who want to save money and get quality with a long service life. The data writing speed is low - 10 mb / s, but with reading everything is good - 80 mb / s. The model is widely used in DVRs, navigators and phones.

At the same time, buyers often complain of breakage. For some, it disappears from the system and stops being read. “Capriciousness” in maintenance has significantly reduced the number of potential users, and many of them advise not to take it at all or treat it with extreme care.

4 Kingston SDCS / 32GBSP

This 32 GB card costs only 390 rubles, which is one of the best indicators in our rating in terms of price and volume. The characteristics for its segment are also quite good: 80 mb / s read speed at 10 mb / s when writing.

Painted on the standard in black. I really like buyers for fast recognition on any device and stable operation with multiple rewriting cycles. Despite the attractive price, you should be very careful, as the memory card can easily fail.

3 Kingston SDCR / 32GB

The amount of memory in 32 GB causes the price of about 1000 rubles. At the same time, the speed of writing and reading is also not pumped up and is 70 and 100 MB / s. Recognized by all devices, whether phone, DVR or laptop from the first time.

With it, you can not only shoot video in 4K format, but also conduct serial photography. There is more than enough space and the product is perfect for use during weddings or travels. There is also a simple protection against moisture, as well as high and low temperatures. Minimum warranty - only 12 months.

2 Transcend TS16GUSD300S-A

Here is the best micro SD card for phones and DVRs. 16 GB of memory, although not something supernatural, nevertheless, such a volume had a positive impact on the price. Add to this the speed of writing and reading at 45 and 95 mb / s, respectively, and we get the formula for success.

The memory card is colored silver. On the official website of the company there is an additional software to restore functionality in case of unforeseen errors. The undoubted advantage is 60 months or 5 years warranty.

1 Samsung MB-MC32GA

Where do without Samsung, because they are the leaders in the development of chips and micro SD cards. Admittedly, their product is not cheap. For a card with 32 GB of memory, the manufacturer requests 650 rubles. Is the model worth it? Definitely yes. The recording speed is 20 mb / s - higher than most of the competitors, and the reading - 95 mb / s.

Customers note that the memory card is so fast that not all phones can handle its speed potential. At the same time, in tests, the recording speed is often almost twice as high as the stated characteristics, and the reading speed reaches 100 mb / s. Today it is the undisputed market leader.

The best microSDXC memory cards

Today, even inexpensive smartphones shoot video in 1080x1920 resolution. “Flagships” can produce video in 4K (i.e. with a frame width of more than 4 thousand pixels). This video is convenient to mount because of the good clarity of the frame, but it is extremely inconvenient to store. After all, in just a few minutes, your smartphone can shoot a video with a capacity of 3-4 GB. Then there is another problem - to shoot such a video, you need a memory card with a high write / read speed. Otherwise, to remove the best moments of reality simply will not succeed. Secure Digital XC cards are designed to solve two problems that the SDHC standard is no longer able to handle:

1. Updated file system allowed to create maps up to 2 terabytes
2. Data transfer rate reaches 300 mb / s and allows you to shoot / play video in high resolution.

If you plan to actively use the storage of the smartphone, work with video and photo in high resolution, then the Digital XC card is exactly what you need. And our rating will help determine the best representatives of this category.

5 Leef microSDXC Class 10

The product of the development of domestic masters can not be classified as a top - too little popularity and free information from users it has. Leef microSDXC is a strong middling market that pampers owners with balanced technical features and annoying irrevocable and unrecoverable bugs.

The write and read speed (peak) is 24 and 42 Mb / s, respectively, which, with volumes from 64 to 128 gigabytes and the absence of any additional format support (UHS), is an excellent result. The disadvantage is associated with unpredictable stability of the memory card. There are often cases when, without any manipulation, the device was spontaneously sent to read mode and did not allow users to format the memory or correct the errors that occurred. Leef microSDXC is a valid model, but with a large limitation of applicability.

4 Kingston SDCA10 / 64GB

Kingston has once again demonstrated that nothing is impossible. In its new SDCA10 card, the manufacturer has managed to achieve record data writing / reading speeds. The read speed is 10 mb / s higher than that of Samsung. This makes the SDCA10 one of the fastest cards in the segment.

Features of SDCA10:

• The possible amount of 16/32/64 GB
• The data upload speed is 90 mb / s, the write speed is 45 mb / s.
• Low heat even with intensive use
• In rare cases, it happens that the reading speed does not match the stated. It is better to test the card before buying
• Users complain about the low reliability of the card

3 Samsung microSDXC EVO Plus 80MB / s

Samsung has quite a lot of experience creating storage devices. Among the company's products there are full-size hard drives and ultra-compact drives. It is to such devices and applies EVO Plus. A bright, white-red card boasts a good volume (up to 64 GB) and a high read / write speed, and a good “margin of safety”.

Card features:

• Stylish design. Against the background of gray-black cards, Samsung's bright, red device looks much more attractive. In addition, this card is hard to lose. It stands out among the things in the wallet / pocket / bag.
• The optimal transfer rate. Today, read / write speeds of 80/20 mb / s are more than enough.
• UHS Class 1 standard support.
• Reliability. Users note that the card complies with the stated parameters, maintains long recording cycles without overheating, does not fail.

2 ADATA Premier microSDXC Class 10 UHS-I U1 + SD adapter

ADATA cards have a low price while maintaining high parameters. microSDXC UHS-I is ideal if you want to get a quality device with high write speed for a little money. The card supports data transfer standard SDA 3.0, so that the card is faster.

Main characteristics:

• Support for the UHS-I standard while complying with the SDA 3.0 specification allows a reading speed of 50 MB / s to be achieved.
• Despite the fact that the card belongs to the new SDXC standard, its price corresponds to older SDHC cards
• The recording speed is relatively low, and is 10 mb / s

1 SanDisk Extreme microSDXC Class 10

One of the few optimized memory cards on the market today that do not have serious problems with the operational part. Enlisting a lifetime warranty, offers users a decent set of technical "chips", built on the ability to store large amounts of information (up to 128 gigabytes) and access speed to them. Data is recorded on a microcard at a speed of 60 Mb / s, and reading files from the carrier at 90 Mb / s (which, according to experienced consumers, is not the limit for it).

Yes, with such characteristics, it is not too advisable to put SanDisk Extreme microSDXC on smartphones and other "smart" gadgets. Its purchase will be fully justified only in the case when constant readiness for processing large volumes of information is required (work with photos and video, cyclic recording of the DVR camera, etc.). Against the background of such results, the issue of cost is very secondary.

Top Compact Flash Memory Cards

Compact Flash cards: appeared in 1994. But despite the years, the standard has not lost its relevance, and is actively used now. The size of Compact Flash memory cards reaches 512 GB, which makes these cards one of the most capacious drives on the market today.

Due to the high transmission speed, such memory cards are primarily focused on photo equipment. When we shoot a video, it is automatically downloaded to the temporary memory buffer. When using low-speed cards, the buffer overflows and the video breaks. In the case of CF cards, buffer overflow is almost impossible, because the transfer rate is one of the highest.

Nevertheless, Compact Flash cards, despite their name, cannot be called “compact”. These are the largest cards on the market. But, given that they are used in professional large-sized photo equipment, this drawback can not be called obvious. In our ranking, the best Compact Flash-cards that are ideal for a modern camera.

5 Transcend TS32GCF133

Many professional photographers and operators fundamentally clear the internal storage after the next photo shoot / video. Therefore, it does not always make sense to buy a capacious card. If you are not used to storing an archive of photos on the device, or use several cards at once, then a 32 GB Transcend TS32GCF133 will be a profitable and practical acquisition.

Main characteristics:

• Read speed - 20 mb / s, write speed - 10 mb / s
• Suitable for high-resolution continuous shooting by a professional camera.
• Not suitable for shooting 4K video.

4 SanDisk Extreme Pro CompactFlash 160MB / s

Memory cards for modern photo / video equipment require a high speed of information exchange. SanDisk Extreme Pro CompactFlash boasts a read speed of 160 MB / s. At the same time, the recording speed is not significantly lagging behind and is 140 mb / s. The card is equipped with an accelerator for video processing, and is optimized for professional video equipment.

Card features:

• Supports VPG-65 standard. The card is ideal for recording 4K video by meeting the required bandwidth exceeding the threshold of 65 MB / s.
• The presence of modifications with a memory capacity of 16 to 256 GB.
• Udma 6 interface support for connecting to PC as SATA disk.
• Manufacturer's warranty - 30 years (only for countries that support the provision of a lifetime warranty).

3 Transcend TS * CF133

A large volume of 32 GB did this Micro SD the best companion for travelers. The speed of reading and writing remains very decent to this day, although there are more “cool” options. The available volume is enough for two-week trips to the mountains or nature reserves, but with a series of surveys it will give out 4-6 frames less than the stated characteristics, therefore it is not recommended to use it for reportage photography.

Occasionally slows down when shooting Full Hd. Good for amateur and semi-professional cameras.

2 SanDisk Extreme CompactFlash 120MB / s

A quality product that, together with 16 GB of internal memory, offers stable operation over a long period of use. Reading at a speed of more than 120 Mb / s has a positive effect on the interaction with files on cameras and smartphones.

Occasionally, buyers note “floating” characteristics within the margin of error, as with many models. To distinguish its product from competitors, the manufacturer has supplied it with a golden sticker. At the same time, she is more willing to work with older models of cameras than with new ones.

1 Transcend TS * CF800

The main advantage of the model is the increased speed of data exchange up to 800x. At the same time, customers note a high level of reliability when working with data and overall stability at high speeds.

As for the tests, everything is very interesting here. Real tests show reading at a speed of 40 mb / s, and a record of 35 mb / s. A modification with a capacity of 32 GB is considered the optimal choice for those who want to capture the brightest moments in their lives with a camera or staying in active traveling and needing constant recording of materials on the DVR.

Best Secure Digital HC Memory Cards

The difference of the Secure Digital HC format card from similar microversions lies not only in overall dimensions, but also in application. Rejecting the technical part, these models are components for photo and video equipment, as well as a number of functional devices that have an interface for this standard.

Currently, there is a systematic decrease in the popularity of this type of cards due to the presence of corresponding adapters in microanalogs. They are less reliable, but they add versatility than full-size Secure Digital HC, alas, they cannot boast.

5 Transcend TS8GSDHC10

The best Micro SD for those who are interested in the “set and forget” principle. With a warranty period of 36 months, it is able to hold out 60. It is easily installed in DVRs, cameras and phones. To simplify the organization of storage of files and documents, the system is made in the format Fat32, and its volume is 8 GB.

Reading the content stated by the manufacturer at a speed of 20 MB / s. It is advisable to use it with a high-quality card reader, which will not cut the speed. When used with equipment of the lower price segment (for example, budget Canon) reading problems may arise as they simply cannot read the card. According to all the characteristics, the model is an analogue of class 6, only the speed of writing large data blocks is higher.Buyers point out that DHC10 occasionally freaking out with the connection interface, but otherwise there are no complaints.

4 SanDisk Extreme Pro SDHC UHS Class 3 V30 95MB / s 32GB

Company SanDisk very creatively approached the PR of her flash drive, offering to any customer who registered this product on the official website, 30 years warranty. Good recording speed and reliability made the card a powerful tool for storing files on smartphones. If the data is damaged, there is a special software for their recovery. Buyers say relatively fragile case, because of which the flash drive should be handled very carefully. By channel USB 3.0 files are transferred very quickly and without lags.

3 Transcend TS32GSDC300S

Another high quality micro SD card from Transcend. Perfectly withstands formatting and performs well even when working with Mac OS. However, you still have to download third-party software, since the internal settings of the operating system do not allow writing files to the format NTFS.

32 GB is considered small but sufficient for basic daily tasks. The data writing speed is 45 mb / s, and the reading is 95 mb / s. When shooting in Full Hd volume enough for 250 minutes of video.

2 Transcend TS32GSDHC10

One of the most affordable and modern models. With it, you can provide an additional amount of disk array to accommodate documentation, games, applications, and various content that supports the standard SDHC or SDXC. The FAT32 system greatly simplifies the storage of files, it limits their size to 4 GB.

An interesting product in terms of read and write speeds of 30 and 16 MB / s. In fact, it gives 18 MB / s when reading, which is lower than the stated characteristics. The working temperature range is standard from -25 to 85 degrees Celsius. Periodic cleaning with a school gum from the oxide film is recommended. Also, many unscrupulous sellers expose fake windows. Distinguishing the original from the copy is simple - the write protection switch will be yellow, not gray. Plays a role and a serial number consisting of a ten-digit number.

1 Kingston SDR / 32GB

High speed, fast detection, reliability - the list of advantages Micro SD can be listed for a long time. The paper claims a speed of 70 mb / s when writing and 100 when reading, although in reality it gives out 50 and 70, respectively. However, these indicators are enough to record 4K video without friezes with a comfortable frame rate.

Ideal for camcorders, smartphones. Performance with DVRs is estimated as average. Complaints about the "blade" or the occurrence of defective files when using the card is not noticed.

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