MicroSD Cards Explained | Beginners Guide
Let's take a closer look at MicroSD cards. I will explain the basics (all abbrevations and tech specs), next to that I will test nine cards
with the very same specs and find out which one works the fastest and best and finally I will give the MicroSD cards a hard time
by going for an extreme durability test. May the force be with the MicroSD cards.
All MicroSD cards are available on Amazon: click at "Buy MicroSD Card" or at the image to see the current pricing.
SANDISK PRO MICROSD
SPEED RANKING: 1
DURABILITY RANKING: ASAP
MAX. READ: 95 MB/S
MAX. WRITE: 90 MB/S
REAL READ: 79.66 MB/S
REAL WRITE: 78.17 MB/S
SANDISK EXTREME MICROSD
SPEED RANKING: 7
DURABILITY RANKING: ASAP
MAX. READ: 90 MB/S
MAX. WRITE: 60 MB/S
REAL READ: 72.34
REAL WRITE: 52.45
TRANSCEND ULTIMATE MICROSD
SPEED RANKING: 5
DURABILITY RANKING: ASAP
MAX. READ: 95 MB/S
MAX. WRITE: 85 MB/S
REAL READ: 77.77 MB/S
REAL WRITE: 54.10 MB/S
There are many symbols that look like chinese printed onto MicroSD cards.
Let me briefly explain the most relevant ones.
Video #1: Abbreviations and Symbols explained
SONY MICROSD
SPEED RANKING: 8
DURABILITY RANKING: ASAP
MAX. READ: 95 MB/S
MAX. WRITE: 90 MB/S
REAL READ: 78.25 MB/S
REAL WRITE: 51.72 MB/S
SAMSUNG MICROSD
SPEED RANKING: 3
DURABILITY RANKING: ASAP
MAX. READ: 90 MB/S
MAX. WRITE: 60 MB/S
REAL READ: 77.56 MB/S
REAL WRITE: 65.54 MB/S
TOSHIBA EXCERIA PRO MICROSD
SPEED RANKING: 2
DURABILITY RANKING: ASAP
MAX. READ: 95 MB/S
MAX. WRITE: 80 MB/S
REAL READ: 78.66 MB/S
REAL WRITE: 73.28 MB/S
The specs are the one thing, but how do the cards behave under real-life circumstances? Let me unveil the mystery.
Video #2: Real Speed Test
SONY MICROSD
SPEED RANKING: 10
DURABILITY RANKING: ASAP
MAX. READ: 90 MB/S
MAX. WRITE: 45 MB/S
REAL READ: 75.55 MB/S
REAL WRITE: 37.7 MB/S
VERBATIM MICROSD
SPEED RANKING: 4
DURABILITY RANKING: ASAP
MAX. READ: 90 MB/S
MAX. WRITE: 45 MB/S
REAL READ: 69.15 MB/S
REAL WRITE: 64.07 MB/S
TOSHIBA EXCERIA PRO MICROSD
SPEED RANKING: 6
DURABILITY RANKING: ASAP
MAX. READ: 90 MB/S
MAX. WRITE: 45 MB/S
REAL READ: 76.23 MB/S
REAL WRITE: 53.46 MB/S
Next to the specs and the speed, having a MicroSD card that is able to survive some bumps, heat and more is very important.