PNY is back with a new range of memory cards, including this Pro Elite UHS-1 Class 10 SDHC card, available in 16 GB and 32 GB capacities. Write speeds are announced at 35 MBps and read speeds at 50 MBps, which should make it speedy enough for use with all kinds of devices, from consumer compacts to pro SLRs and HD camcorders.
Promises kept. PNY's card effectively delivers the data transfer speeds announced, even out-doing them slightly. Read speeds reach up to 53 MBps and write speeds hit 38 MBps. It therefore takes 1 minute 50 seconds to copy 4 GB of data onto the card and 1 minute 15 seconds to copy it off again.
However, to reach data transfer speeds this high, you'll need a USB 3.0 memory card reader, otherwise speeds will be capped by the USB 2.0 interface (at around 30 MBps).
This isn't the fastest SDHC card out there, but it's still above average in today's market.
Promises Kept
Promises kept. PNY's card effectively delivers the data transfer speeds announced, even out-doing them slightly. Read speeds reach up to 53 MBps and write speeds hit 38 MBps. It therefore takes 1 minute 50 seconds to copy 4 GB of data onto the card and 1 minute 15 seconds to copy it off again.
However, to reach data transfer speeds this high, you'll need a USB 3.0 memory card reader, otherwise speeds will be capped by the USB 2.0 interface (at around 30 MBps).
This isn't the fastest SDHC card out there, but it's still above average in today's market.
Pros
- Fast: 53 MBps read speed, 38 MBps write speed
- Suitable for all kinds of devices
Cons
- No accessories (file recovery software, case, etc.)
Conclusion
This PNY Pro-Elite SDHC card is a top choice. With read speeds at up to 53 MBps and write speeds up to 38 MBps, it's suitable for use with all kinds of equipment. It's just a shame there's no file recovery software or any other added extras.
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