A memory card special for 4K UHD Cams. With announced speeds of 90 MB/s read and 60 MB/s write SanDisk Extreme microSD UHS-I C10 / U3 / V30 A1 are especially intended for use in action-cams and smartphones capable of filming in 4K / UHD 60p and / or 360°. They are available in three capacities: 128 GB, 64 GB and 32 GB. This is the smallest of them that we test today.
CHARACTERISTICS:
- Capacity: 32GB
- Format: Micro-SDHC
- Speed: 100
- Warranty: 10 Years
On paper, this SanDisk Extreme microSDHC 32GB UHS-I A1 V30 is very close to the Kingston microSDHC UHS-I U3 32GB, although it claims slightly lower write speeds (60MB/s versus 80MB/s). However, it does not hesitate to proudly wear the name "V30" which, theoretically, guarantees a write rate in video of 30 MB/s continuously.
PERFORMANCE:
Theoretical measurements were made using CrystalDiskMark 3.0.4. Practical steps for writing and reading large files were done using a 29 GB RAMDisk. We used a Lexar Professionnal Workflow USB 3.0 card reader. Theoretical results are obtained on CrystalDiskMark. This is the reduced average of 5 consecutive tests.
A priori at a disadvantage on paper compared to Kingston microSDHC UHS-I U3 32GB, this SanDisk Extreme microSDHC 32GB UHS-I A1 V30 is however equal game in practice. It will therefore easily handle the burden of a recording in 4K / UHD and will be perfectly in its element in a 360 ° action-cam. Count a little less than six minutes to completely empty the card.
Software, accessories and warranty
At Sandisk, no guarantee for life, but still for 10 years. The manufacturer is catching up with the delivery of a microSD adapter to SD and a key to download the home recovery software, RescuePRO in its Deluxe version. Compared to the standard version, it is mainly the more numerous file format types that distinguish it, since RescuePRO Deluxe accepts, in addition to the RAW formats of the main manufacturers of conventional digital cameras - including DNG and IIQ (Phase One) -, 3FR and FFF (Hasselblad) formats, as well as the MOS (Leaf) medium digital formats. Above all, in video, he alone can manage the AVCHD, M4V and MP4 files, widely used in action-cams.
STRONG POINTS:
- Advertised bitrates (90 MB / s read, 60 MB / s write) required.
- Certified V30 (for video).
- 10 year warranty.
- Supplied with RescuePRO Deluxe software.
WEAK POINTS:
Nothing to report.
CONCLUSION:
High speeds in both reading and writing, V30 certification for video and A1 for optimal use in a smartphone, software RecuePRO Deluxe provided: this SanDisk Extreme microSDHC 32GB UHS-I A1 V30 has everything to seduce a video audience particularly demanding.
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