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SanDisk Extreme PRO blends high speeds and durability with an affordable price point.
With the SanDisk Extreme Pro, the best features are right in the name — this SD card is fast enough for professionals, with a durable design for extreme conditions. Available in capacities from 16 GB all the way up to a whopping 512, this card hits the sweet spot with the mix of features and price — the 32 GB sells for less than $20.
This U3 card can write files as fast as 90 MB/s, with read speeds just a bit faster at 95 MB/s. That's enough to capture 4K video as well as RAW bursts of photos. I have half a dozen of these cards, and even in the SD slot of my pro-level, 45-megapixel Nikon D850, they don't have a problem keeping up with the big files that the camera captures.
The Extreme Pro line is also built to withstand water, shock, extreme temperatures, and X-rays. I've accidentally left an SD card in a pocket and sent it through the washer and dryer and the card was unfazed (though I don't recommend putting an SD card through a spin cycle). SanDisk includes a data-recovery program, RescuePro, for a year after purchase and also includes a limited lifetime warranty in the US.
Pros: Fast, durable, and affordable
Cons: You can faster SD cards, but the price also jumps significantly