Memory cards and card readers
Memory cards here include microSD and SD cards alongside card readers, with products from Kingston, Intenso, Goodram and Imro. This category is useful when choosing a card for photo or video files, or a reader for accessing files on a card. Check the format and capacity supported by your device, compare the speed labels, and confirm whether an SD adapter is included.
Memory cards in this category cover microSD and SD formats, with card readers listed separately. Examples include Kingston, Intenso, Goodram and Imro microSD cards in several capacities; some include an SD adapter. The microSD card, SD memory card and card reader sections separate storage cards from the accessories used to access their contents. This makes it easier to start with the type of item your device requires before comparing individual product details.
How to choose memory cards and card readers
Check your device’s card slot, supported card types and supported capacity before selecting a memory card. microSD and SD cards have different physical sizes. An included SD adapter may be relevant if you plan to place a microSD card in an SD slot, but the device must still support the card type and capacity. Compare labels such as Class 10, UHS-I, U1 and V10 where listed. If a product states a read speed, do not treat that number as its write speed.
- microSD cards. Choose this format when it matches your device’s slot. The examples include both microSDHC and microSDXC cards.
- SD memory cards. Check your device’s slot and supported capacity before choosing an SD card.
- Cards with adapters. Some Kingston, Intenso, Goodram and Imro microSD cards include an SD adapter. Confirm what comes with the individual card.
- Card readers. A reader provides a way to access files stored on a card. Check which card formats it accepts and how it connects to your device.
- Capacity and speed labels. Examples include 16 GB, 32 GB, 64 GB and 128 GB cards. Match capacity to the files you intend to store and compare the labels required by your device.
For photo and video files, browse the microSD or SD memory card section according to your device’s requirements. If you need to access the card from another device, look at card readers and verify that the chosen reader accepts your card format.
Frequently Asked Questions
Should I choose a microSD or SD memory card?
Choose a memory card format that matches your device’s slot. Check the card types and capacities your device supports as well.
Do microSD memory cards come with an SD adapter?
Some microSD memory cards include an SD adapter, but not every card does. Check the contents listed for the individual product.
What do the speed labels on memory cards mean for my choice?
Memory cards may carry labels such as Class 10, UHS-I, U1 or V10. Compare the stated labels with your device’s requirements, and distinguish any listed read speed from write speed.
When do I need a card reader?
A card reader is used to access files on a memory card from another device. Check that the reader accepts your card format and has a suitable connection.
