Essential Memory Card Features to Check Before Buying
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Summary
Not all memory cards are compatible with every device, so buyers should check the type of SD card their device accepts before purchasing one to avoid waste.
Storage capacity should suit the user’s needs, and in some cases, such as for professional photographers or those with large libraries of games, higher capacity may be preferable to constant transfers of data.
Different card types and formats, such as micro SD/SD, micro SDXC/SDXC, or micro SDUC/SDUC, have different capacity ranges and are not always compatible with each other, so buyers should be aware of this when purchasing an SD card.
Speed ratings, which are essential for high-capacity data transfers like capturing footage, are often misunderstood.
Buyers should focus on writing speeds, which affect how fast files are saved to the SD card, as well as read speeds.
Counterfeit items are common on marketplaces like Amazon and eBay, so it’s important to know how to spot fake microSD cards and to shop for trusted brands like SanDisk, Samsung, Lexar, and Kingston.
