Conclusion and Verdict
If you are going to be using the card for a Go Pro or something similar then as long as the card is capable:
- Make sure your card displays a “UHS Speed Class of 3” (symbol of a 3 inside a U), meaning the card has both a minimum read and write speed of at least 30 MB/s.
- The SD card is formatted as FAT32 (32GB or less) or exFAT (larger than 32GB).
If the card meets both of these requirements then you should be good to go!
I used the fastest USB (USB 3.2) to test the drive. Keep in mind if you use USB 2.0 or a reader only capable of 2.0, you will be limited to transfer speeds those connections are capable of. I tested this exact card with a 2.0 reader and was consistently getting write speeds around 20MB/s. That just goes to show you the extreme bottle neck you can face with controllers. I used the port directly on the back of my motherboard so I could test with 3.2. All the tests showed very consistent results! Just not the advertised speeds. Unfortunately there is isn’t anything available via the Lexar website to update the firmware for the reader. So I was never able to reach the advertised speeds. Updating firmware is something not your everyday user is going to feel comfortable doing or even know its possible. I don’t doubt this card reaches the speed advertised, just not with the reader I used. That is why I like out of the box testing. Everything set to default, no having to chase anything down.
The Lexar 1066x microSDHC can be found at Amazon as well as various other e-tailers for the price around $27.99 USD. The Lexar Multi-Card 2-in-1 USB 3.1 Reader can be found at Amazon as well as various other e-tailers for the price around $14.99 USD
Pros:
- Price
- Storage size options
- Robust Specs for durability
- Limited Lifetime warranty
Cons:
- Out of the box performance was not close to advertised speeds. Due to reader.
Final Thoughts:
The Lexar Lexar 1066x microSDHC/microSDXC UHS-I Card is a great storage solution for those that require high speeds and extreme use. You can get the Lexar 1066x microSDHC UHS-I Card for around USD $34.99 from Amazon – https://amzn.to/33VmiuM
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