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PNY 1.5TB PRO Elite Prime C10 U3 V30 A2 microSDXC Flash Memory Card
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PNY 1.5TB PRO Elite Prime C10 U3 V30 A2 microSDXC Flash Memory Card

Bottom line: The PNY 1.5TB PRO Elite Prime C10 U3 V30 A2 microSDXC Flash Memory Card: Huge 1.5TB capacity holds hours of 4K UHD and Full HD footage; main trade-off: rated 200MB/s speeds need the PNY Performance Prime card reader.

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Pros & Cons

Pros

  • ✓ Huge 1.5TB capacity holds hours of 4K UHD and Full HD footage
  • ✓ 200MB/s read, 150MB/s write with PNY Performance Prime reader
  • ✓ A2 rated: 4000 read / 2000 write IOPS for apps run from the card
  • ✓ U3 + V30 speed class handles sustained 4K video recording
  • ✓ Bundled SD adapter adds DSLR, camcorder, and laptop compatibility

Cons

  • ✗ Rated 200MB/s speeds need the PNY Performance Prime card reader
  • ✗ Not compatible with Nintendo Switch 2
  • ✗ V30, not V60/V90, so heaviest 8K bitrates may exceed its class
  • ✗ UHS-I bus caps peak throughput below UHS-II cards

Manufacturer description

PNY PRO Elite Prime Class 10 U3 V30 A2 microSD Cards offer extreme performance for smartphones, tablets, drones, action cameras, surveillance cameras, gaming consoles, and more. With exceptional read speeds of up to 200MB/s and write speeds of up to 150MB/s when used with PNY Performance Prime™ Card Reader. Quickly capture high quality content, transfer, store and share media between devices at incredible speeds, particularly useful when editing footage. Featuring U3 technology and V30 Video Speed Class, the PRO Elite Prime microSD is ideal for HD photography and 4K Ultra HD videography at…

SpecPicks Verdict

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Key Features

  • EXTREME PERFORMANCE: U3, V30 speed class performance with read speeds up to 200MB/s, and write speeds up to 150MB/s when used with PNY Performance Prime microSD Card Reader¹
  • RECORD & TRANSFER: Record and transfer videos, photos, music, files and more from microSD enabled host devices such to laptop and desktop computers using the Performance Prime Card Reader for extreme speeds facilitating accelerated workflows when editing content
  • RATED A2 APP PERFORMANCE: A2 App Performance enables apps to run directly from the microSD card, delivering faster app launch and performance. A2 provides minimally 4000 IOPS (Read) and 2000 IOPS (Write)
  • USE WITH LATEST DEVICES: Compatible with Android smartphones and tablets, action and surveillance cameras, drones, computers and more (Not compatible with Nintendo Switch 2)
  • SD COMPATIBILITY: Included SD adapter for compatibility with SD enabled host devices including DSLR cameras, video cameras, desktops, and laptops

Full Specifications

BrandPNY
ColorBlack
Model NamePNY PRO Elite Prime
Read Speed200 megabytes_per_second
Media Speed150 MB/s
Model NumberP-SDU1T5V32200PEP-GE
CompatibilitySwitch, Android
Warranty TypeLimited Lifetime
Mfr Part NumberP-SDU1T5V32200PEP-GE
SD COMPATIBILITYIncluded SD adapter for compatibility with SD enabled host devices including DSLR cameras, video cameras, desktops, and laptops
Flash Memory TypeMicro SDXC
Compatible DevicesSmartphones, tablets, drones, action cameras, surveillance cameras, gaming consoles
Additional FeaturesDrop Proof, Temperature Proof, Water Proof
Warranty DescriptionLimited Lifetime
Hardware ConnectivitymicroSDXC
Memory Storage Capacity1.5 TB
USE WITH LATEST DEVICESCompatible with Android smartphones and tablets, action and surveillance cameras, drones, computers and more (Not compatible with Nintendo Switch 2)
Flash Memory Video Speed ClassV30
Secure Digital Association Speed ClassClass 10

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