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PNY microSDHC Performance 8Gb 50 Mb/s

Name: PNY microSDHC Performance 8Gb 50 Mb/s
Brand: PNY
SKU: B017VQDX9U

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Bottom line: The PNY microSDHC Performance 8Gb 50 Mb/s: Class 10 / UHS-I Class 1 rating with read speeds up to 50 MB/s; main trade-off: 8GB fills fast with modern photo and 4K video files.

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Pros & Cons

Pros

✓ Class 10 / UHS-I Class 1 rating with read speeds up to 50 MB/s
✓ microSDHC-to-SD adapter bundled, no separate adapter purchase
✓ 5-year manufacturer warranty on a low-capacity card
✓ 8GB size suits dashcams, Pi boot media, and retro handhelds

Cons

✗ 8GB fills fast with modern photo and 4K video files
✗ PNY lists read speed only, no rated write speed
✗ 50 MB/s trails current UHS-I cards that hit 100+ MB/s
✗ Exterior design was revised, so packaging may differ from listings

Manufacturer description

The PNY Performance microSDHC card is an 8GB Class 10 memory card built for topping up storage on smartphones, tablets, and compact cameras without fussing over transfer speeds. Rated UHS-I Class 1 with read speeds up to 50 MB/s, it moves photos, music, e-books, and video files off your device quickly enough that offloading a full card doesn't turn into a coffee break. The 8GB capacity is modest by current standards, which makes this PNY microSD card a better fit for dashcams, older handsets, Raspberry Pi boot media, retro handheld ROM libraries, and secondary cameras than for 4K video…

SpecPicks Verdict

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Frequently Asked Questions

How fast is the PNY Performance 8GB microSDHC card?

PNY rates it at read speeds up to 50 MB/s, with a Class 10 and UHS-I Class 1 speed rating. PNY does not publish a separate write speed for this card.

Does it come with an SD adapter?

Yes. A microSDHC-to-SD adapter is included in the box, so the card works in full-size SD slots on cameras and laptops without buying anything extra.

What is the warranty on this PNY microSD card?

PNY lists a 5-year warranty on the Performance microSDHC line. Check the product listing for current warranty terms and regional coverage before you buy.

Is 8GB enough storage for my phone or camera?

8GB suits apps, e-books, music, and standard-definition video on a secondary device. For sustained 4K recording or a large photo library, step up to a higher-capacity card.

Key Features

Add more storage to your smartphone and enjoy more mobile content such as apps, e-books, video, music and movies.
Capacity 8 GB
Class 10
Read speed up to 50 MB/s
Storage for Smartphones, tablets and compact cameras
SD adapter included

Full Specifications

RAM	8 GB
UPC	065030862370
ASIN	B017VQDX9U
Brand	PNY
Color	Black
Department	Default Category
Hard Drive	8 GB Memory Card
Model Name	SDU8GBPER50-EF Micro SDHC Class 10 UHS-I U1
Read Speed	50 Megabytes Per Second
Item Weight	0.387 ounces
Manufacturer	PNY
Model Number	SDU8GBPER50-EF
Warranty Type	Limited
Special Feature	ClassClass 10
Flash Memory Type	SD, Micro SD, Micro SDHC
Item model number	SDU8GBPER50-EF
Compatible Devices	Tablet, Camera, Smartphone
Hardware Interface	microSDHC
Product Dimensions	1.26 x 0.94 x 0.08 inches
Date First Available	November 23, 2015

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