SanDisk 16GB Ultra 15MB/s SDHC SD Card (SDSDH-016G, Bulk Packaging)

by SanDisk

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 1 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• ASIN: B0017VRGXU
• Item model number: SDSDH-016G
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (42 customer reviews)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: April 16, 2008

Product Description

This SanDisk Ultra SDHC 16GB High Performance Card(Secure Digital) / Secure Digital Flash Memory Card is for you to expand the memory capacity for your compatible device like digital camera, camcorders, music players, and more cool device that is with a SD card slot available.It is ideal for storing media-rich files such as music, videos, and photographs. FEATURES: High storage capacity High Performance for storing essential digital content such as high quality photos, videos, music and more. SanDisk Memory card for reliable quality.

Customer Reviews

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98 of 100 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A genuine 'Class-6' SDHC card for the price of a 'Class-4', July 12, 2009

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NLee the Engineer (Nashua, NH) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: SanDisk 16GB Ultra 15MB/s SDHC SD Card (SDSDH-016G, Bulk Packaging) (Personal Computers)

The labeling of this item (SanDisk 16GB Ultra II SDHC card) is very confusing. On the front side it claims a maximum speed of 15MB/sec. At the same time, it is marketed as 'Class-4' (which means a minimum read/write speed of just 4MB/s). To move up to a 'class-6' card from the same manufacturer, you have to buy the SanDisk 16gb Extreme III SDHC card which costs 2-3 times more.

I decided to take a chance with this Ultra II card, even though my new Canon EOS Rebel T1i explicitly requires a 'Class-6' card for video capture. I'm happy to report that the card is fast enough to keep up with my camera, even in burst mode and in 1080 HD video mode.

My own benchmark (see 'Customer Images') revealed that the read speed of this card is consistently fast at 18-19MB/s. But its write speed is strongly dependent on the data file size:
- For small files of 1MB each, the card is only able to write at about 6MB/s. That means it qualifies as a borderline 'class-6'.
- For typical photo files (4-6MB each), the write speed is much faster at around 10MB/s.
- When writing a huge file of 1GB, the card can actually achieve the claimed maximum speed of 15MB/s.

The SanDisk Ultra II may not be a good choice if you want to use it as a ReadyBoost device (frequent writing of smaller file). But when used in digital cameras, this 'class-4' card is just as fast or even faster than other brands of 'class-6' cards (such as the Transcend 16 GB SDHC Class 6, which levels off at 11MB/s for large files). This makes the Ultra II a great value - especially for those people who prefer to stay with a trusted name brand.

[Update on Nov 18, 2011]
At the time of my original review, this Sandisk Ultra card was marketed as a 'class-4', while the Extreme card was called a 'class-6'. But now the Ultra is called 'class-6' while the Extreme is 'class-10'. I strongly suspect it is just marketing people playing tricks with definitions of 'class-4/6/10'.

13 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Nice addition for a Netbook, February 2, 2009

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P. D. Agee (Stillwater, OK United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: SanDisk 16GB Ultra 15MB/s SDHC SD Card (SDSDH-016G, Bulk Packaging) (Personal Computers)

Bought this card for cheap additional space on my Dell Mini 9 netbook. Was only $29 (seller was BlueProton). Another person on here stated they received a fake SD card so I called SanDisk to verify authenticity and looks like I received a real/authentic SanDisk. Very fast card, I have most of my programs stored on this card, the load a little slower but run fine once opened. Great price for fast 16gb of space

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Lots of storage, June 2, 2009

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Matt J. Kopcho (San Diego, CA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: SanDisk 16GB Ultra 15MB/s SDHC SD Card (SDSDH-016G, Bulk Packaging) (Personal Computers)

SanDisck is the only brand I trust and rely on for my SD storage needs. I bought this for my point & shoot digital camera to be able to take extended video and hold lots of pictures. It's super fast when downloading pics to my computer as well as wehn its in the camera.