SanDisk Extreme 512GB microSDXC UHS-I Memory Card – 190MB/s Read, 130MB/s Write | SDSQXAV-512G-GN6MN

Description

The SanDisk Extreme 512GB microSDXC UHS-I Memory Card (SDSQXAV-512G-GN6MN) is a high-performance memory card designed for 4K UHD video recording, smartphones, action cameras, drones, digital cameras, and content creation.

Featuring a large 512GB storage capacity, read speeds of up to 190 MB/s, and write speeds of up to 130 MB/s, the SanDisk Extreme provides fast performance for high-resolution photography, burst shooting, large file transfers, and demanding video recording.

With UHS-I, U3, V30, A2, and Class 10 performance ratings, it is suitable for high-resolution multimedia capture and responsive application performance on compatible devices.

Key Features

• 512GB storage capacity
• microSDXC format
• UHS-I interface
• Up to 190 MB/s read speed
• Up to 130 MB/s write speed
• UHS Speed Class U3
• Video Speed Class V30
• Application Performance Class A2
• Class 10
• Designed for 4K UHD video
• Ideal for smartphones, action cameras & drones
• Suitable for burst-mode photography
• SanDisk QuickFlow Technology
• RescuePRO Deluxe software offer
• Durable design for demanding environments
• Model: SDSQXAV-512G-GN6MN
• Color: Red / Gold

Up to 190 MB/s Read Speed

The SanDisk Extreme delivers read speeds of up to 190 MB/s under supported conditions, helping reduce transfer times when moving large files from the card.

Performance

• Maximum Read: Up to 190 MB/s
• Maximum Write: Up to 130 MB/s
• Interface: UHS-I
• UHS Speed Class: U3
• Video Speed Class: V30
• Application Performance: A2

This fast read performance is especially useful when transferring large collections of photos and video footage to a compatible computer.

Actual speeds depend on the host device, card reader, workload, file size, and other conditions.

Up to 130 MB/s Write Speed

With write speeds of up to 130 MB/s, the SanDisk Extreme is designed to handle demanding recording workloads.

Fast write performance benefits:

• 4K UHD video recording
• High-resolution photography
• Burst-mode shooting
• Action-camera footage
• Drone recording
• Smartphone video
• Large multimedia files
• Content creation

512GB Storage Capacity

The large 512GB capacity provides substantial removable storage for high-resolution content.

It can store:

• 4K UHD videos
• Full HD videos
• High-resolution photos
• RAW images
• Action-camera footage
• Drone footage
• Smartphone photos and videos
• Mobile applications
• Games
• Music
• Documents
• Creative projects

Actual usable formatted capacity will be lower than the advertised 512GB.

4K UHD Video Ready

The SanDisk Extreme is designed for 4K UHD video recording on compatible devices.

It is suitable for:

• Action cameras
• Drones
• Smartphones
• Digital cameras
• Portable recording devices
• Content-creation equipment

The supported resolution, frame rate, and bitrate depend on the host device and recording settings.

V30 Video Speed Class

The card carries a V30 Video Speed Class rating.

V30 specifies a minimum sustained sequential write-speed class of 30 MB/s, making the card suitable for demanding video recording.

This can benefit:

• 4K UHD video
• High-bitrate Full HD video
• Action-camera recording
• Drone footage
• Smartphone video
• Professional multimedia capture

UHS Speed Class U3

The U3 rating also specifies a minimum sustained sequential write-speed class of 30 MB/s.

This makes the card suitable for:

• 4K video
• High-resolution photography
• Burst shooting
• Drone recording
• Action cameras
• Demanding multimedia workloads

A2 Application Performance

The SanDisk Extreme carries an A2 Application Performance Class rating.

A2 is designed to provide enhanced application performance on compatible devices, including:

• Faster application loading
• Improved random read performance
• Improved random write performance
• Responsive mobile storage
• Better application handling

Full A2 performance requires compatible host-device support.

SanDisk QuickFlow Technology

The card uses SanDisk QuickFlow Technology to enable transfer speeds of up to 190 MB/s when paired with compatible hardware.

For maximum transfer performance, a compatible SanDisk Professional PRO-READER or other supported reader may be required.

This can significantly benefit photographers and creators transferring large amounts of content to a computer.

For Action Cameras

The SanDisk Extreme 512GB is an excellent storage option for compatible action cameras.

Potential uses include:

• 4K UHD footage
• Full HD high-frame-rate recording
• Sports footage
• Travel videos
• Outdoor recording
• Time-lapse videos
• Long recording sessions

The combination of 512GB capacity, U3, and V30 provides substantial space and performance for demanding video capture.

For Drones

The SanDisk Extreme provides high-speed storage for compatible drones.

Potential applications include:

• 4K aerial video
• High-resolution aerial photography
• Cinematic footage
• Travel footage
• Professional drone projects
• Large recording sessions

Always verify the drone's maximum supported microSD capacity and required speed rating.

For Smartphones

On compatible smartphones with microSDXC support, the 512GB SanDisk Extreme provides substantial additional storage.

It can be used for:

• Photos
• 4K videos
• Applications
• Games
• Music
• Movies
• Offline media
• Documents
• Downloads

Compatibility depends on the smartphone's supported microSDXC capacity and specifications.

Durable Design

The SanDisk Extreme microSDXC card is designed for use in demanding portable environments.

It is engineered to resist conditions such as:

• Water
• Extreme temperatures
• X-rays
• Shock
• Drops
• Magnetic fields

This makes it particularly suitable for outdoor photography, action cameras, drones, and travel.

Specifications

• Brand: SanDisk
• Series: Extreme
• Model / Part Number: SDSQXAV-512G-GN6MN
• Product Type: microSDXC Memory Card
• Storage Capacity: 512GB
• Card Format: microSDXC
• Interface: UHS-I
• Maximum Read Speed: Up to 190 MB/s
• Maximum Write Speed: Up to 130 MB/s
• UHS Speed Class: U3
• Video Speed Class: V30
• Application Performance Class: A2
• Speed Class: Class 10
• 4K UHD Support: Yes, with compatible devices
• QuickFlow Technology: Yes
• Color: Red / Gold
• Installation Type: Removable Storage

For Photographers & Content Creators

The combination of 512GB capacity and high-speed performance makes the SanDisk Extreme suitable for demanding creative workloads.

Potential applications include:

• High-resolution photography
• RAW photography
• Burst-mode shooting
• 4K video recording
• Action-camera projects
• Drone footage
• Mobile content creation
• Large media libraries
• Photography backups

RescuePRO Deluxe

Eligible SanDisk Extreme memory cards may include an offer for RescuePRO Deluxe data-recovery software.

The software can assist with recovering accidentally deleted files in supported situations.

Successful recovery is not guaranteed and depends on whether the original data remains recoverable.

Best For

• 4K UHD Video Recording
• Action Cameras
• Drones
• Compatible Smartphones
• Digital Cameras
• Photography
• Content Creation
• Burst Shooting
• Large Media Libraries
• Mobile Applications
• High-Capacity Portable Storage

Why Choose the SanDisk Extreme 512GB?

• 512GB capacity provides extensive storage for 4K footage, photos, applications, games, and multimedia.
• Up to 190 MB/s read speed provides fast file access and transfers.
• Up to 130 MB/s write speed supports demanding video and photography workloads.
• UHS-I interface provides broad compatibility with supported devices.
• U3 rating supports demanding high-speed recording applications.
• V30 rating makes the card suitable for compatible 4K UHD video recording.
• A2 rating provides enhanced application performance on compatible devices.
• Class 10 rating supports high-speed multimedia workloads.
• SanDisk QuickFlow Technology enables enhanced transfer performance with compatible hardware.
• Durable construction makes it suitable for smartphones, action cameras, drones, and outdoor use.
• The combination of 512GB capacity, up to 190/130 MB/s read/write speeds, UHS-I, U3, V30, A2, and Class 10 ratings makes the SanDisk Extreme 512GB (SDSQXAV-512G-GN6MN) an excellent high-capacity memory card for photographers, videographers, action-camera users, drone pilots, and content creators.