Review: SanDisk Class 10 I-3 Micro SDXC Card 128GB

Table of Contents

1. The product
2. Speed ​​is another plus point
3. Ideal for Android smartphones
4. Conclusion
5. Technical specifications

nothing worse than run out of memory. These days, this is not very difficult to do on smartphones, video games or even digital cameras. While 15 years ago having a device with 2 GB it was enough for the consumer to have space for “hundreds of songs” on their MP4, nowadays, we are already reaching the home of the TBs (terabytes).

While a 32 GB smartphone is not enough for many consumers, having the possibility to put an extra 64 GB of memory helps a lot in everyday life. THE SanDisk took a step forward and, like other manufacturers, already produces 128GB memory cards – and up to 256 GB for the most demanding.

O Techlifers tested the new SanDisk micro SDXC Class 10 I-3 128GB card and we count in the next lines our impressions.

The product

Unlike smartphone reviews, there's not much of a secret to a microSD card. At 1/4 the size of a regular SD card (which is basically the size of a fingernail), the SanDisk microSD stands out for its resistance. The UHS-I card is Shock proof, water proof, x-ray proof and even temperature proof. So, if your smartphone falls into the pool or you drop it on the ground, it may even be that the cell phone has problems, but the card does not.

As the microSD ends up storing the main information, it is important that it is always kept intact. And, as we are talking about 128GB of space, the product can be an option for those who like to storeall files in an external space, but do not run the risk of breaking, as many external hard drives available on the market that are not drop-proof.

I've been testing the SD card mainly on the Nintendo Switch, so let's just say dropping it is not an option. Even so, it is impressive how quickly the product loads the information.

Speed ​​is another plus point

The card manages to reach a transfer rate of up to 80 MB per second. When comparing size and speed, SanDisk microSD serves most consumers well.

The device has Class 10 speed rating for Full HD videos, which allows high definition when storing videos from a camera without cuts, interruptions or glitches. You 128GB of storage is a plus, as they are not limited to just 64GB or 32GB, but at the same time they are not priced as much as 256GB cards.

When it comes to storing large files, the microSD is fast and, in the case of video games, loading games from the card is much more practical than depending on the cartridge for each game. And when we talk about online games, having their information in microSD card allow a faster loading of the game, with the difference of a few good seconds.

Ideal for Android smartphones

As the iPhone does not allow the entry of extra memory cards, SanDisk microSD is ideal for your Android smartphone. Whether it's the top-of-the-line Galaxy S8 or the mid-range Moto G5S, thanks to the SanDisk Memory Zone app, it's very easy to access and back up your phone's memory files.

The app allows you to optimize the card and the connection between it and the cell phone for maximum performance. You can, for example, configure the application to automatically download files from the smartphone's internal memory straight to the memory card, freeing up space on the phone and still having a microSD with space for more files.

With it, it is also possible to improve the performance of the cell phone by the speed that the card has when accessing information, such as photos, videos, apps and contacts.

Conclusion

O SanDisk Class 10 I-3 Micro SDXC Card 128GB comes with one SD adapter so you can easily transfer files from smartphone/computer or camera/computer.

It is possible to find the device in a range of R$ 250. The direct competitor, in the case of microSD Samsung EVO can be found at a lower price on TomTop with shipping from China, but when comparing the price of Spanish stores, the price almost doubles.

When we talk about 256 GBthe SanDisk price exceeds R$ 600, which is still not advantageous for the consumer's pocket, so the best deal is to bet on 128 GB.

Specifically, this SanDisk microSD “fails” when compared to another line from the company, which is the microSD Extreme PRO – Classe II , at rates of 275 MB per second and supporting 4K video recording. That is, if your intention is to use the memory card for recordings in definition four times higher than HD, you will have to pay extra money. In the most, the SanDisk Class 10 I-3 Micro SDXC Card 128GB should suit most consumers.

Technical specifications