Whether you work at home or in an office, your work environment is likely to be connected and shared with others. Moving all important documents, both professional and personal, to the digital environment is now a well-established reality. Therefore, it is very common to resort to external devices and cards to increase storage capacity and space, and one of the best options is the memory card. In this article, we compare two models that won’t let you down: SanDisk Extreme Vs Arcanite. Read all the way to the end!
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SanDisk Extreme Vs Arcanite: Preliminary Considerations
Before going into the analysis in depth, it is useful to clarify some questions that may make the assessment difficult if you are not clear about them.
What capacity do you need?
In case you didn’t know, or if you’ve never bought a memory card before, most models are available in different sizes. By size we mean the storage capacity of each one. In the case of our featured brands, here’s what they offer:
- SanDisk Extreme: you can choose from 32GB, 64GB, 128GB, 256GB, 512GB and 1TB cards.
- Arcanite: in this case, the available sizes are 64 GB, 128 GB, 256 GB and 512 GB.
To make this comparison fairer, we will focus on the model with 128 GB capacity, which is one of the most standardised sizes.
Other technical concepts that influence the purchase decision
There are probably some terms you are not very familiar with or have never heard of. Here are some key aspects that will help you assess the performance of each option:
- Class 10: One of the features these two cards share is that they are both Class 10. This means that they achieve a minimum speed of 10MB/s.
- Performance A1/A2: The last concept we will analyse is the one that refers to the performance in terms of app management. That is, how well both options excel at managing applications directly from the card. In this case, A2 cards offer better performance.
- UHS U1/U3 class: another term you can find is the rating according to the writing speed. In this case, U1 cards offer a speed of 10 MB/s, which is more suitable for recording in Full HD. U3 cards record at a speed of 30 MB/s, perfect for 4K.
- MicroSDXC / microSDHC: this is one of the differences we have alluded to in this comparison. Each of the acronyms refers to a size limit; and the difference lies between Extreme Capacity (XC) and High Capacity (HC). That is to say, while the former support sizes from 32 GB to 2 TB, the latter support sizes from 4 GB to 32 GB.
SanDisk Extreme Vs Arcanite: Main strengths of each memory card
Now that you are more familiar with the technical terms, let’s see what the main qualities of each model are:
1)San Disk Extreme: high brand reputation and optimal performance
The first model we discuss is from SanDisk, one of the most recognised brands in the microSD card market. The Extreme model is characterised mainly by its high read speed (160 MB/s) and write speed (90 MB/s).
In addition, it allows the recording and storage of videos in 4K resolution, both UHD and FHD. In this case, it has a UHS U3 speed class rating and V30 video speed class. It is also compatible with devices that support microSDHC, microSDXC, microSDHC UHS-I and microSDXC UHS-I.
In terms of performance class for managing apps, it is worth noting that this card is rated A2, ensuring high performance in this regard. In addition, it can be complemented with the SanDisk Professional PRO-READER SD and microSD reader for maximum speed, although they are not included in the standard equipment.
Finally, it’s shock, X-ray, high-temperature and water resistant, so you’ll be able to use it in outdoor devices without a problem. In fact, it is designed to withstand a thermal range of -25°C to 85°C.
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2) Arcanite: up to 640 minutes of video capacity
The second product in this comparison is the Arcanite microSD card. In this case, you can choose between class A1 or A2, although A2 is not available for the 128 GB card. This is therefore a slight disadvantage compared to the SanDisk model.
It also lags behind when it comes to read speed, which maxes out at 90 MB/s, and write speed, where it reaches 45 MB/s.
What they do share is the V30 video speed class, which certifies the ability to capture video scenes at a constant rate of 30 MB/s. In this sense, it has the capacity to store approximately 640 minutes of video.
Looking at compatibility, the Arcanite card is only compatible with devices that support MicroSDXC. However, it is compatible with any device that supports MicroSDXC, be it a tablet, smartphone, camera, game console or any other type of device, and is also highly resistant to water, X-rays, shocks and extreme temperatures, matching SanDisk’s card in this respect.
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Top sellers: the most popular memory cards
You’ve probably checked Amazon on other occasions to see what the reviews are. If you’re still in doubt, here’s a ranking of the best-selling memory cards for each brand on Amazon:
SanDisk
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Arcanite
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SanDisk Extreme Vs Arcanite: the bottom line
It would be unfair to say that one is better than the other, as both have the same capacity and do their job, which is to provide additional space for storing documents. However, we can look at small details that tip the balance towards one of the two.
The assessment of the two memory cards we have analysed is mainly based on the technical aspects. The reason? This is not a choice in which the economic criterion is the most important, since the investment to be made is very small. It is therefore preferable to look at the technical quality in order to choose the most suitable one. In this respect, SanDisk is the winner.
Not only because it offers a wider range of sizes, but also because it guarantees better performance in app management and, above all, because it has a higher read and write speed. So much so that it is almost twice as fast as the Arcanite card, which translates directly into a more satisfactory performance.
And from a reputational point of view, there is no doubt that SanDisk is one of the most highly rated brands in the memory card and player arena. So our recommendation is to choose the SanDisk Extreme, although either will serve the primary purpose of extending the capacity for storing files and documents.