Transcend TS16GSDC300S
Score: 71/100
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 Transcend 300S 16 GB SDHC card offers solid Full HD performance with a fast 95 MB/s read speed and rugged durability, making it a reliable choice for hobbyist photographers and vloggers. However, its modest 10 MB/s write speed and lack of U3/V30 support limit its suitability for 4K video or high-speed burst shooting.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
16 GB | 128 GBbest | |
95 MB/s | 100 MB/sbest | |
10 MB/s | 60 MB/sbest | |
5 yearsbest | — | |
| ↓ lower better | 2 gbest | 7 g |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Storage & Capacity(2) | ||
Capacity (GB) | 16 GB | 128 GB |
Card Type | SDHC | SDXC |
Performance(2) | ||
Maximum Read Speed (MB/s) | 95 MB/s | 100 MB/s |
Maximum Write Speed (MB/s) | 10 MB/s | 60 MB/s |
Compatibility(1) | ||
Compatible Devices | DSLRs, mirrorless cameras, audio recorders, field recorders | 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) | 2 g | 7 g |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
Professional reviewers praise the card's suitability for everyday photography and Full HD video, highlighting its rugged construction and value-oriented pricing, while noting the inherent limitations of its U1/Class 10 speed class.
Everyday users commend the card's consistent performance, durability and the free recovery software, but many complain about misleading write-speed listings and its inability to handle 4K or high-speed burst shooting.
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.
“Users report consistent performance in DSLRs and audio recorders (e.g., TASCAM Model 24).”
“One user noted that while the card works flawlessly in their TASCAM recorder, the read speed to PC is not a priority.”
