I tested the 512 GB SDHC Class 10 UHS-1 memory card from Kingston, which has been working on memory products for many years.
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Memory cards, which are often overlooked when it comes to photography or video, are at least as important as cameras or video cameras. One of the most important features of a memory card is that it is a well-known brand, supports high speeds, and is durable.
Memory cards, whose speed and capacity increase with technology, are now sold at much more affordable prices. Among these products, Kingston's new product, the SDXC memory card, is a product aimed more at professionals.
UHS-1 support
The most important feature of the memory card is that it has a high capacity of 512 GB. This model from Kingston, which was the highest capacity memory card sold in Turkey at the time of my review, also supports the high speed standard UHS-1. The memory card, which also supports Class 10, has a minimum write speed of 10 MB per second.
According to the technical data written on the memory card, it supports 90 MB reading and 45 MB writing speeds per second. Of course, these are theoretical values.
Tests
We checked the theoretical values offered by the memory card by testing it in the HDTune program. The results I got were close to the values given by Kingston. I found values of 90 MB in read tests and 60 MB in write tests. In other words, I achieved values similar to those given by Kingston and even better in synthetic tests.
In addition to synthetic tests, I also did usage tests. In my tests with the card reader built into the laptop, I reached writing speeds of 44 MB and 46 MB per second. I found these values by transferring a file of 4.29 GB.
With an external card reader that supports USB 3.0, I also reached 90 MB reading and 50 MB writing values. The main reason for the low value on the laptop is that the memory card reader is slow. There was no such problem with the card reader connected via USB.
Must be used with SDXC compatible device
There is another issue to consider about the memory card: The card is only SDXC compatible. That's why the camera, computer, camera or similar device you will use must also have this compatibility. Otherwise, you cannot use the memory card.
For a normal user, a 512 GB memory card is not necessary for daily use. However, such capacities may be necessary for professional users. Such a memory card will be useful especially for those who constantly shoot videos and use resolutions such as Full HD or 4K. If you say, 'I have 1250 TL, I definitely need to buy this card', there is no obstacle in your way. But I would like to underline that the card is produced especially for professional purposes.
Technical specifications
- 512 GB capacity (Available space approximately 470 GB)
- UHS-1 speed support
- Class 10 feature
- Lifetime warranty
- Resistant to water, shock, vibration and airport X-ray machines
- 1250 TL including VAT
