Gigastone 4GB SD
Score: 37/100
PNY Elite 128GB
Score: 81/100Rankings
The PNY 128 GB Elite SDXC card offers solid Full HD performance and rugged durability at a competitive price, backed by a lifetime warranty. While its read speed is respectable, the modest write speed and lack of higher speed classes make it unsuitable for 4K or high-burst workflows.
The Gigastone 4 GB SDHC Class 4 card is an entry-level, rugged storage solution for legacy devices, offering basic performance and durability but limited capacity and speed for modern photography or video.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
4 GB | 128 GBbest | |
20 MB/s | 100 MB/sbest | |
10 MB/s | 60 MB/sbest | |
5 yearsbest | — | |
| ↓ lower better | 10 g | 7 gbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Storage & Capacity(2) | ||
Capacity (GB) | 4 GB | 128 GB |
Card Type | SDHC | SDXC |
Performance(4) | ||
Maximum Read Speed (MB/s) | 20 MB/s | 100 MB/s |
Maximum Write Speed (MB/s) | 10 MB/s | 60 MB/s |
Bus Interface | SDHC | UHS-I |
Speed Class | Class 4 | Class 10 |
Compatibility(1) | ||
Compatible Devices | All SDHC-labeled host devices (not compatible with legacy SD-only devices) | Point-and-shoot cameras, DSLR cameras, HD-enabled video cameras, Desktops and laptops with SD card readers |
Warranty(1) | ||
Warranty Period (years) | 5 years | lifetime years |
Physical(1) | ||
Weight (g) | 10 g | 7 g |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
Professional reviewers note that Class 4 SDHC cards like this Gigastone model are obsolete for demanding photography or video work and recommend at least Class 10 or UHS-I cards for modern devices. They acknowledge the card's suitability only for entry-level or legacy equipment where speed is not critical.
Everyday users appreciate the card's low price, ruggedness, and reliability for simple tasks such as trail-camera footage, long-term photo storage, and spare backups. However, they frequently complain about limited capacity, slow speeds, and occasional return hassles.
Professional reviewers note that the PNY Elite card delivers solid mid-tier performance for Full HD recording and stands out for its rugged build, but they caution that it lacks the higher speed classes needed for 4K or high-bitrate workflows and that premium brands may offer more consistent speeds.
Everyday users praise the card's durability, fast read speeds, and lifetime warranty, highlighting its reliability in DSLRs and action cams. The most common complaints revolve around modest write speeds, occasional reader compatibility issues, and rare failure incidents.
“Perfect for wildlife trail cameras”
“Holds about 6 months of photos”
“Affordable and functional”
