Looking for the best MicroSD card [speed and size] ?


  • Trying different cards and OS in the RasPad 3.0 and getting different results. Is there an optimal card as well as size that's been working well for folks? I have a couple of different 32GB and 64GB and want to get a bigger one for RetroPie to hold some ROMs. Trying to hit that sweet spot on the RPi4 8GB. 

    I have had good luck with the SanDisk Extreme line but curious what everyone else likes for performance. 



  • If you are using RetroPie and need lots of space, a 128GB or 200GB would be the way to go, depending on how many ROM images you have to load into it. I've experimented with several brands and found that SanDisk gives good performance for the money. Always be sure that it's a Class 10 or better.


  • @David Down This answer is pertinent.


  • i always use sandisk ultra micro sd cards, i have a few all the way up to 512gb and they always work flawlessly.


  • I'm a fan of LEXAR 633X 64gb v30 cards myselfe. About $10 (US).


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