PNY Elite 128GB
Score: 81/100
Lexar PRO 800x 128GB
Score: 63/100Rankings
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 Lexar 128 GB 800x PRO SDXC offers solid UHS-I performance with 150 MB/s read and 45 MB/s write speeds, plus rugged durability and a 10-year warranty. It shines for travel and hobbyist creators but may fall short for demanding high-bitrate video or when used with generic readers.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
128 GBbest | 128 GBbest | |
100 MB/s | 150 MB/sbest | |
60 MB/sbest | 45 MB/s | |
— | 10 yearsbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 7 g | 2 gbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Performance(5) | ||
UHS Speed Class | U1 | U3 |
Video Speed Class | V10 | V30 |
Maximum Read Speed (MB/s) | 100 MB/s | 150 MB/s |
Maximum Write Speed (MB/s) | 60 MB/s | 45 MB/s |
Speed Class | Class 10 | C10 |
Compatibility(1) | ||
Compatible Devices | Point-and-shoot cameras, DSLR cameras, HD-enabled video cameras, Desktops and laptops with SD card readers | Point‑and‑shoot cameras, mid‑range DSLRs, HD camcorders |
Warranty(1) | ||
Warranty Period (years) | lifetime years | 10 years |
Physical(1) | ||
Weight (g) | 7 g | 2 g |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
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.
Professional reviewers praise the Lexar 800x PRO for its solid speed-to-price ratio, rugged design, and V30 rating that handles 4K video well, but they caution that the peak 150 MB/s read speed is only realized with Lexar's own USB 3.1 readers and may drop to about 120 MB/s on generic hardware.
Everyday users appreciate the card's durability in extreme environments, the quick off-loading of files when paired with a proper reader, and the confidence provided by a 10-year warranty. Common complaints focus on write-speed variability under heavy loads and occasional compatibility hiccups with older cameras or readers.
“Fast read speed up to 150 MB/s reduces file transfer time”
“Water-, shock-, vibration-, X-ray- and temperature-proof construction gives me peace of mind on hikes”
“Write speed can drop under heavy load; need a Lexar reader for best performance”
