AmazonBasics SDHC Class 4 16GB Secure Digital Card

by AmazonBasics

• SDHC (SD High-Capacity) is the new generation of SD cards (Version 2.0)
• Supports Content Protection for Recordable Media (CPRM)
• Security level complies with Secure Digital Music Initiative (SDMI)
• Mechanical write-protection switch. Compliant with RoHS requirements
• Ships in Certified Frustration-Free Packaging

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 0.9 x 1.2 x 0.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 0.3 ounces
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B004Q3R9BA
• Item model number: B004Q3R9BA
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (220 customer reviews)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: March 1, 2011

Product Description

Size: 16 GB

From the Manufacturer

Listen to all the music you can imagine and enjoy playing back the action and memories you capture on our SD cards.

Capture your most important memories

16 GB Class 4 memory card holds music, pictures, and videos. AmazonBasics 16 GB Class 4 SDHC Memory Card Compatible with all devices that support SDHC memory cards and with all SD card readers Built-in write-protect lock and ECC help prevent data loss 16 GB storage capacity can hold thousands of photos, music, or videos Class 4 speed provides 4MB/sec minimum transfer write speed Warranty: AmazonBasics 1-Year Limited Warranty [PDF]

Storage and speed

Our 16 GB memory card holds an enormous number of photos (over 6000 5MP photos) and hours of videos.

Class 4 writes your data to the card quickly at 4MB per second minimum.

See the chart below for more details on speed and capacity.

Compatibility

Our memory cards are compatible with all devices that accept SD memory cards. So, you can use the same memory card for your cell phone, notebook, e-reader, and camera if they use the same type of card. To see what type your device supports, check your owner’s manual.

Our memory cards support Content Protection for Recordable Media (CPRM) so it's guaranteed to be compatible with all types of SD card readers.

Flip the switch on data loss

Our memory card features a built-in write/protect switch. Flip the switch to protect data; unlock to add more content to your memory card.

Built-in Error Correcting Code (ECC) detects and corrects transfer errors, ensuring the safety of your data when you’re writing to and transferring from your SD card.

Amazon Frustration-Free Packaging

This AmazonBasics product features Amazon Frustration-Free Packaging that is recyclable. It comes without excess packaging materials such as hard plastic clamshell casings, plastic bindings, or wire ties. The packaging is designed to be opened without the use of a box cutter or knife, and it will protect your product just as well as traditional packaging. Products with Amazon Frustration-Free Packaging can frequently be shipped in their own boxes, without an additional shipping box, saving on resources and reducing waste.

Warranty: AmazonBasics 1-Year Limited Warranty [PDF]

What’s in the Box: 16 GB Class 4 SDHC Flash Memory Card

Options and info We offer memory options in a variety of speed classes and sizes for all your storage needs including SD, microSD, and USB. Also available: AmazonBasics USB 2.0 Flash Drives, in 4 GB | 8 GB | 16 GB | 32 GB

For contact information regarding FCC requirements, visit the AmazonBasics store.

Product Description

SDHC Class4 compliant. SDHC (SD High-Capacity) is the new generation of SD cards (Version 2.0). Supports Content Protection for Recordable Media (CPRM). Security level complies with Secure Digital Music Initiative (SDMI). Mechanical write-protection switch. Compliant with RoHS requirement.

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

225 of 243 people found the following review helpful

3.0 out of 5 stars Surprisingly Mediocre April 29, 2011

By IlPrimitivo VINE™ VOICE

Size Name:16 GB|Amazon Vine™ Review (What's this?)

I didn't want to review this card by anecdote alone so I used some testing software and compared this amazon 16GB Class 4 card to others I had handy and here are the results:

Amazon.com SDHC 16GB Class 4
AmazonBasics 16GB Class 4 SD Flash Memory Card
Warning: Only 500 of 15140 MByte tested.
Test finished without errors.
Writing speed: 6.44 MByte/s
Reading speed: 12.5 MByte/s
H2testw v1.4

HP Branded SDHC 16GB Class 4
HP 16 GB Class 4 SDHC Flash Memory Card Q6305A-EF
Warning: Only 500 of 15185 MByte tested.
Test finished without errors.
Writing speed: 13.1 MByte/s
Reading speed: 17.5 MByte/s
H2testw v1.4

RiData SDHC 4GB Class 2
(No longer available in Class 2 category)
Warning: Only 500 of 3805 MByte tested.
Test finished without errors.
Writing speed: 4.00 MByte/s
Reading speed: 11.7 MByte/s
H2testw v1.4

As you can see, the Amazon card is about 50% slower as the HP card in write speed and 30% slower in reading yet the cost of the Amazon card is 25% higher. Even compared to the old RiData SDHC 4GB Class 2 card the Amazon card is only 30% faster in writing and marginally faster in reading speed. Why is that?

The Amazon card may be adequate for it's class and full retail price point but when compared to the competition there are better choices to be made.

Amazon will need to demand a higher quality product from its suppliers if it wants to compete in the market with its own branded product.

17 of 19 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Little High-Capacity SD Card That Beats Rated Specs July 27, 2011

By Tom Tracy VINE™ VOICE

Size Name:16 GB|Amazon Vine™ Review (What's this?)

I really like this SD card. Although it is rated Class 4 (i.e., sustained write speeds of 4 MB/s), my testing revealed it to perform more like a Class 6 card (sustained write speeds of 6 MB/s). Check out my results using H2testw v1.4 (I also tested a Transcend 16 GB Class 10 SD card I own as a benchmark & for comparison. I ran two tests on each card):

TEST 1

Amazon Basics 16 GB Class 4

Warning: Only 15139 of 15140 MByte tested.
Test finished without errors.
Writing speed: 5.60 MByte/s
Reading speed: 8.58 MByte/s
H2testw v1.4

Transcend 16 GB Class 10

Warning: Only 15378 of 15379 MByte tested.
Test finished without errors.
Writing speed: 9.21 MByte/s
Reading speed: 11.9 MByte/s
H2testw v1.4

TEST 2

Amazon Basics 16 GB Class 4

Warning: Only 15139 of 15140 MByte tested.
Test finished without errors.
Writing speed: 5.49 MByte/s
Reading speed: 8.32 MByte/s
H2testw v1.4

Transcend 16 GB Class 10

Warning: Only 15378 of 15379 MByte tested.
Test finished without errors.
Writing speed: 9.20 MByte/s
Reading speed: 11.9 MByte/s
H2testw v1.4

I like it when something performs *better* than it's rated specs! ;o) I would recommend this card without hesitation to family & friends...

11 of 13 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars Good performance and value. May 11, 2011

By OlyNomad VINE™ VOICE

Size Name:32 GB|Amazon Vine™ Review (What's this?)

I have used this in both my camcorder (JVC GZ-HM200BU)and my digital camera and it has worked well in both. The speed is beyond adequate for my needs (hobby photography) and the pictures and videos turned out really clear while using it. If you are a professional and using this for beyond "basic" needs, might make sense to compare speeds and classes on the card, but for every day basic photography needs, this card works great and is a pretty good value. It was quick and easy to transfer the pictures to my computer (HP, Windows 7).