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| Weight: | 30 g |
| Dimensions: | 0.1 x 1.5 x 1.1 cm; 30 Grams |
| Brand: | Integral |
| Model: | INMSDX512G10-180V30GE |
| Manufacture: | Integral |
| Dimensions: | 0.1 x 1.5 x 1.1 cm; 30 Grams |
I bought this brand because they were the most cost effective for their size from a recognised brand.
I got what I expected – so it is pretty safe to buy with confidence if you are looking for this size SD cards.
Bought this to store music on my phone. It only worked a few times then wasn’t recognised. As the return time on Amazon had expired I contacted Integral direct and within an hour they said that they’ll send a replacement, which arrived the following day and works just fine. For customer service I would give 5 stars. Thank you Integral.
This item seems to be of good quality, but I just bought it to expand the storage of memory on my personal phone. It did the job and I’m pleased with the micro SD card overall, thank you.
Seems rugged and well made. I like the way the retractor tools screw onto the camera end, so less chance of them coming off during use.
With the added purchase of a 32gb micro sd card (6.50 ish from Amazon) I can record still photos and video. Good quality images make this a very versatile tool.
I have purchased over 10 Integral micro SD cards so I consider myself well qualified to comment on their reliability. Over the past few years I have never had one fail on me. They are therefore in my experience VERY RELIABLE.
What’s in the box:
1 x Micro SD card
1 x Adapter
I was slightly disconcerted to be unable to find a Micro SD card in the package at first, but when I looked closer, I just about spotted it in the base of the adapter which converts it from a Micro SD to a full size SD. I would recommend this be mentioned on the sale page and in the paperwork, so that unobservant twits like me know where to look.
Well, what can I say? It’s a Micro SD card, with a starting capacity of 128GB. You’ll lose a little capacity when it’s formatted, and how much you lose will depend on the type of format (in my Android 12 phone, which I wanted it for as a storage upgrade, it only lost 2GB).
This seems to be a good product from a reliable brand, and it didn’t cost the Earth either. Excellent.
I said it was for an amazon fire 8hd to place hi res music files on but it pinged in the air & was lost, pure luck I put my hand in my pocket of my dressing gown to get a Christmas chocolate I stored & felt a sharp item, my sd card had pinged into my pocket so eventually found & used. It did the job with 500gb of flac music now on my amazon 8 hd tablet 2022 and now bluetooth 5.2 my music to my hifi in great quality with no delay or issues, I plan to buy another maybe the 1 tb version this time. Integral of course.
Speed and Performance
This premium SD card boasts exceptional read and write speeds of up to 100MB/s and 50MB/s, respectively, ensuring seamless recording and playback of high-resolution videos. I’ve experienced zero buffering or lag, even when capturing lengthy 4K footage, allowing me to focus on the creative process without worrying about storage limitations.
Durable Construction for Reliable Performance
The 64GB Micro SD Card 4K Ultra-HD Video Premium is built to withstand the rigors of everyday use. Its durable construction and water, shock, and temperature resistance ensure that my precious memories are protected from potential damage. I’ve been using this card extensively for both indoor and outdoor shoots, and it has consistently performed flawlessly, even in extreme weather conditions.
Versatility for a Range of Devices
This versatile memory card is compatible with a wide range of devices, including DSLR cameras, mirrorless cameras, action cameras, drones, smartphones, and tablets. I’ve been able to seamlessly transfer my captured footage between my camera, smartphone, and computer without any compatibility issues.
Exceptional Value and Performance
The 64GB Micro SD Card 4K Ultra-HD Video Premium offers an exceptional value proposition for photographers and videographers seeking a reliable and high-performance memory card. Its combination of blazing-fast speeds, durable construction, and compatibility with a wide range of devices makes it an ideal choice for capturing and storing stunning 4K Ultra-HD video footage.
Overall Verdict:
If you’re looking for a high-performance, reliable, and versatile SD card for capturing and storing high-resolution 4K Ultra-HD video footage, the 64GB Micro SD Card 4K Ultra-HD Video Premium is an excellent choice. It’s a must-have accessory for any passionate photographer or videographer who demands the best from their equipment.
Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
Here on Amazon, I bought a 1TB microSDXC card for 40. Too good to be true? Of course it was.
Having never used large capacity cards before, I didn’t realise that there are a LOT of fake cards out there. Fortunately what I had planned to do straight away was to copy a load of music files onto the card. The PC took 12 hours to copy everything over but when I checked the card, most files were corrupted or folders empty. Maybe I had done something wrong? So I reformatted the card and tried again. Same thing. My PC told me that the card could hold 1TB of data but anything that I wrote to the card either disappeared or was corrupted. If I hadn’t tried to immediately copy so many files, I would have been completely oblivious to the fact that the card was nowhere near 1TB. I contacted the seller via Amazon: they apologised and gave me a full refund.
So I tried another 1TB card from another site. Same problem. Again, the seller apologised and gave me a full refund immediately.
I started to research what might be going wrong and it is simply that THERE ARE A LOT OF FAKE CARDS! They might be sold as 128GB 256GB 512GB or 1TB but usually they can only hold around 30GB of data. If you write more than this to the card, either the original information is overwritten or the data simply disappears. I was lucky – I was only copying music files that I already had. If you have one of these cards in your camera and you’re taking masses of photos and videos, most of them will not be saved.
So what did I do? Bought more cheap microSDXC cards of course, hoping each time that SOMEBODY must be selling the real thing. Each time – same problem – card useless – seller apologising and issuing a full refund.
HOW TO TEST FOR A FAKE CARD?
1. Copy loads of files to the card and check they are all there. (I’ve found usually anything over 30GB will be corrupted on a fake card).
2. Try the app H2testw for Wndows. It writes 1GB of test data to every sector of the card and then reads it back to make sure it has been copied correctly. The program is very thorough but beware – it takes about 12 hours to write the data to a “512GB” card and then potentially another 12 hours to verify the files. However, if the card is fake, error messages will quickly start to show during the “verify” cycle.
(Also note that writing files to any SD card seems to tie up the whole PC and even your mouse pointer might not work. I thought there was something wrong with my computer at first but now I’ve resigned myself to the fact that it’s an SD card thing).
Anyway, I’ve tested my Integral 512GB card and IT IS REAL! Finally, a card that is reasonably priced and is going to save my files, not just overwrite them or make them disappear.
PLEASE, if you have bought a large capacity SD card and are using it to save photos or videos with your digital camera or phone, run a test on it. Otherwise, once you reach the 30GB limit, anything beyond that may not be recorded and YOU WILL LOSE EVERYTHING.
Finally, remember that a 512GB card will not hold 512GB of your data – at least 10GB is taken up by the file structure on the card so you may only get around 500GB of actual capacity. This is not a problem with the card; it happens on all storage devices.
* Did not purchased directly from Amazon and ended up with a random unscrupulous 3rd party seller, which supplied a counterfeit item.
* The product was a bad apple of the batch that should of been returned within the returns time window. Alternatively the manufacturer contacted since my item states it has a 5 YEAR warranty, meaning it would of been replaced free of charge.
* Misuse/understanding of the product and its limitations (more on this below).
Amazon delivered the item on time with my Prime subscription, so no issues there. The MicroSD card arrived in simple packaging, plastic casing held together by cardboard with the items specs accompanied product branding.
Speed wise the empty card matched the declared specification from integral, my screenshot shows the benchmarking and Windows 7 file transfer speed. I conducted my testing using a USB 3.0 Lexar MicroSD card reader (as per the attached photographs) with the intended use being to hold MP3 and FLAC music files for my FIIOX3 2nd Gen. So speed wise it lives up to my expectations, though time will tell if this continues to hold true for the life span of this product.
A lot of buyers are either unaware or do not understand the difference in storage space advertised and actual available space. The manufacture states on the packaging that 1GB is equal to 1,000,000,000 bytes (one billion bytes), which is a multiple of 1,000 (one thousand). However, most modern operating systems use a multiple of 1,024 (one thousand and twenty four), this leads to the disparity in advertised and available storage size. Using the 128GB microSD card as an example:
* Manufacture: 128GB (12,000,000,000 bytes) : 1000 x 1000 x 1000 x 128
* Operating system: 128GB (137,438,953,472 bytes) : 1024 x 1024 x 1024 x 128
As you can tell the operating system sees 128GB as a higher number, due to the higher multiple. So your actual raw capacity seen by the operating system before formatting would be around 122GB+/-. Now format your MicroSD card and add the file system reduces the space further, my Samsung 128GB card this 512GB version is replacing has 119+/-GB once fully setup.
Referring to my third bullet point and product limitations, the main one I believe is the item’s operating temperature. I managed to thermal throttle the MicroSD card when attempting to copy 500GBs of files in one sitting, causing the card to disconnect. Whilst this card is capable of storing a large volume of data, files should be copied in small batches to allow the MicroSD card to cool in-between. I verified file integrity using SHA1 and MD5 hashes comparing both source and destination files. I investigated the heat issue by applying direct cooling either side of the card (two PC fans blowing cool air at it). This made considerable difference permitting me to copy the full capacity though at a reduced transfer speed and no disconnects.
Overall a brilliant card at an attractive price, I hope it stays this way and is reliable