The PATRIOT microSDXC EP 128GB UHS-I U3 V30 A1 Class 10 (PEF128GEP31MCX) is one of the most affordable 128GB microSDXC drives available. Among the product’s features are support for 4K video, the ability to work under extreme temperature conditions, a 3-year official warranty, and many other noteworthy “things”. All of this and more will be discussed further in the review.
Package
To begin with, the user will receive the product in a disposable cardboard box with a design in the style of the manufacturer – a combination of branded colors, a familiar format, as well as a lot of information on the walls. In addition to the above, there are two small blister windows through which you can study the product design quite well and an adapter, which is also included in the package.
Most likely, the box from the PEF128GEP31MCX will be recycled immediately after unpacking. But no matter what fate befalls the latter, I advise you to study the data from the walls first, because this is the easiest way to find out almost all the features and capabilities of this drive model. As for the results that you can expect in your work, I’ll tell you about them in a moment. Stay tuned.
Information from the box walls
So, on the front, in addition to the previously mentioned blister windows, there is the manufacturer’s logo, capacity label, and a list of key features of the model in the form of compact icons. Of course, no one has forgotten the address of the official website.
There’s more to the story: a product data sheet in several languages, a list of compatible devices, addresses of the manufacturer’s pages in various social networks, and many other interesting “things”.
Package contents
As for the package contents, there are two things inside the box: the drive itself and the SD adapter. As such, there is no need for a user manual. As for the warranty card, in our case it is a receipt that certifies the officialness of the purchase. Let me remind you that the manufacturer provides a 3-year warranty for this product.
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Specifications of PATRIOT microSDXC EP 128GB
- Speed Class – Class 10;
- UHS Speed Class – UHS-I (U3);
- Video Speed Class – V30;
- Application Performance Class – A1;
- Maximum read speed – 90 MB/s;
- Video recording in 4K resolution.
Dimensions and appearance
The PEF128GEP31MCX has absolutely classic dimensions, just like any microSDXC drive, so any compatibility issues in this regard are excluded by default.
The design of the drive is a combination of two colors – black and red with some technical data printed on one of the walls in white paint. There is also a key “mark” that tells you who the manufacturer of this memory card is – the PATRIOT logo.
Features
- Operating temperature: -25°C~85°C;
- Suitable for 4K recording;
- Compliant with SDA 6.X/5.X/3.0;
- Voltage: 2,7 – 3,6 В.
Test bench
To test the drive, I used an ASUS R414U laptop. The software platform here is Windows 10 Home Edition. As for the hardware under the hood, we are talking about the following:
Test results
Next, you can see the test results.
Conclusion
Well, in summary, we have a worthwhile drive with good speeds and a more than affordable price tag. This model is worth a look if you’re interested in a reasonable combination of stable performance, including at extreme temperatures, decent speeds, and a very low price.
The approximate cost of a 128GB drive is 270 UAH.
Memory card provided by Patriot press service in Ukraine
