SanDisk is putting out the most exciting products as far as memory cards can be exciting – first the 512GB SD card and now the UHS Speed Class 3 (U3) microSD cards. U3 rating means that the cards can reach write speeds of up to 90MB/s and read speeds of 95MB/s.
The SanDisk Extreme PRO cards are aimed at high-quality 2160p video recording that can quickly grow up in bitrate.
Not for phones – yet – the fastest we’ve seen doesn’t even reach 90 megabits (reminder 8 bits = 1 byte). Still, U3 speed is the recommended rating by the SD Association for 2160p video and smartphone cameras are only becoming more and more demanding.
The SanDisk Extreme PRO cards are available worldwide now and come in 16GB, 32GB and 64GB capacities. You pay dearly for the speed though, the smallest card is $80 while the biggest is $300.
Keep in mind that if your camera supports the big SD cards you’ll be better off with the 512GB SanDisk SD card that reaches the same 95MB/s speed. That one is “only” $800 and smaller capacities are available too.
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