Comparison SanDisk Ultra microSD 533x UHS-I 16 GB vs A-Data Premier microSD UHS-I U1 16 GB

Factor describing the maximum speed of the card in read mode. In this case, 150 KB / s is taken as a unit; thus, for example, a speed value of 533x corresponds to 150 * 533=79,950 KB / s, that is, about 80 MB / s.

In general, this parameter is quite specific; in fact, it is easier to focus on the directly claimed reading speed (see below). However, sometimes it is not indicated — in such cases, the speed value will be primarily useful.

The maximum speed of reading data from a memory card.

Any modern memory card provides sufficient reading speed for simple everyday tasks — like copying photos from a camera to a laptop. Therefore, it makes sense to pay attention to this parameter mainly in cases where the card is purchased for professional use, or if high speed is critical for you — for example, if you often have to copy photos from the camera in a hurry. In doing so, two points should be taken into account. Firstly, the corresponding speed must be supported by the card reader where the card is used. Secondly, this paragraph indicates the theoretical maximum — in perfect conditions; the actual reading speed may be lower (if we are talking about cards with UHS, this speed can be estimated by the UHS class, see above about it). Nevertheless, it is quite possible to compare different models of cards by this indicator: differences in theoretical speed usually quite correspond to the difference in actual speed.

Manufacturer's warranty provided for this model.

In fact, this is the minimum service life promised by the manufacturer, subject to the rules of operation. Most often, the actual service life of the device is much longer than the guaranteed one. But an indicator of 5 years suggests that the memory card is more likely to be lost or become irrelevant. You can also come across a lifetime warranty, but in this case it is better to clarify the details of what it applies to. And in any case, it implies a certain period of time, though measured in decades. In addition to confirmation of reliability, such a guarantee allows you to contact the supplier after a while to eliminate possible problems (of course, not mechanical). But the difficulties in implementing this procedure (the representative office is located only in large cities) and the rare cases of the need for this (after all, it is easier to buy a new flash drive, with the exception of vital information on the old media) make the lifetime warranty more of a marketing ploy than a cool chip.