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SanDisk Extreme microSD vs SanDisk microSDHC Class 4

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SanDisk Extreme microSD 32GB Memory Card

SanDisk Extreme microSD 32GB Memory Card

  • No official water-resistance rating.
  • Storage capacity: 32GB.
  • 30MB/s minimum sustained write.
  • Durability: water, shock.
KSh 3,800In Stock
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SanDisk microSDHC Class 4 16GB Memory Card

SanDisk microSDHC Class 4 16GB Memory Card

  • No official water-resistance rating.
  • Storage capacity: 16GB.
  • 4MB/s minimum sustained write.
  • Durability: water, shock.
KSh 1,680In Stock
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SanDisk Ultra SD Memory CardKSh 800
SanDisk Extreme PRO SD Memory CardKSh 4,150
SanDisk Ultra microSD Memory CardKSh 1,800
SanDisk microSDHC Class 4 32GB Memory CardKSh 1,750

Our quick verdict

Choose the SanDisk microSDHC Class 4 if you want a lower price (KSh 2,120 less).

Storage capacity

SanDisk Extreme microSD
32GB
SanDisk microSDHC Class 4
16GB

Model-specific details

SanDisk Extreme microSD
32GB · SDSQXAF-032G-GN6MN — Product series: Extreme microSD
SanDisk microSDHC Class 4
16GB · SDSDQM-016G-B35 — Product series: microSDHC Class 4

Speed class

SanDisk Extreme microSD
Class 10 · U3 · V30 · A1
SanDisk microSDHC Class 4
Class 4

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

SanDisk Extreme microSD

No clear advantage over the SanDisk microSDHC Class 4 in the published specifications. Check the detailed comparison for features that matter to you.

SanDisk microSDHC Class 4

  • Lower price: KSh 1,680 (KSh 2,120 less).

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SanDisk Extreme microSD

  • 32GB.
  • 32GB · SDSQXAF-032G-GN6MN — Product series: Extreme microSD.
  • Class 10 · U3 · V30 · A1.

SanDisk microSDHC Class 4

  • 16GB.
  • 16GB · SDSDQM-016G-B35 — Product series: microSDHC Class 4.
  • Class 4.

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

General

General specifications comparison
SpecificationSanDisk Extreme microSD 32GB Memory CardSanDisk microSDHC Class 4 16GB Memory Card
BrandSandiskSandisk

Performance

Performance specifications comparison
SpecificationSanDisk Extreme microSD 32GB Memory CardSanDisk microSDHC Class 4 16GB Memory Card
Speed ClassClass 10 · U3 · V30 · A1Class 4
Read / Write SpeedUp to 100MB/s read · Up to 60MB/s write · Manufacturer maximum; actual speed depends on host, reader/cable, file size and workload.—
Sustained Write Performance30MB/s minimum sustained write4MB/s minimum sustained write

Storage

Storage specifications comparison
SpecificationSanDisk Extreme microSD 32GB Memory CardSanDisk microSDHC Class 4 16GB Memory Card
Brand / ModelSanDisk Extreme microSD · SDSQXAF-032G-GN6MNSanDisk microSDHC Class 4 · SDSDQM-016G-B35
Storage Capacity32GB16GB
Card TypemicroSDHCmicroSDHC
Interface / BusUHS-I—

Features & Compatibility

Features & Compatibility specifications comparison
SpecificationSanDisk Extreme microSD 32GB Memory CardSanDisk microSDHC Class 4 16GB Memory Card
CompatibilitymicroSDHC and microSDXC host devices; verify recording-mode and capacity requirementsmicroSDHC-compatible host devices; check capacity support and the device recording requirements
DurabilityWater, shock, temperature and X-ray resistance under manufacturer test conditions; no IP rating claimedWater, shock, temperature and X-ray resistance under manufacturer test conditions; no IP rating claimed

Physical & Package

Physical & Package specifications comparison
SpecificationSanDisk Extreme microSD 32GB Memory CardSanDisk microSDHC Class 4 16GB Memory Card
WarrantyLimited lifetime manufacturer warranty; regional terms apply60 months

Model-specific details

Model-specific details specifications comparison
SpecificationSanDisk Extreme microSD 32GB Memory CardSanDisk microSDHC Class 4 16GB Memory Card
Model-specific details32GB · SDSQXAF-032G-GN6MN — Product series: Extreme microSD; Operating temperature: -25°C to 85°C; Storage temperature: -40°C to 85°C; Maximum read speed: Up to 100 MB/s; Maximum write speed: Up to 60 MB/s; Application performance class: A1; Suitable recording use: recording video and taking photos with compatible action cameras and mobile devices16GB · SDSDQM-016G-B35 — Product series: microSDHC Class 4; Operating temperature: -25°C to 85°C; Suitable recording use: expanding storage in compatible microSDHC phones and other devices

Similarities

  • Same card type: microSDHC.
  • Both are made by Sandisk.

In summary

Extreme microSD and microSDHC Class 4 share the main features compared here, so the lower-priced microSDHC Class 4 may be enough.

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