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title: 'What is the best micro sd card for Raspberry Pi 5? '
tags: [Raspberry Pi]

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For a [Raspberry Pi 5](https://www.ampheo.com/search/Raspberry%20Pi%205), “best” basically means: fast and reliable (high endurance), and able to use the Pi 5’s faster SD interface.

![20241008143311_raspberry-pi-sd-cards-and-raspberry-pi-bumper](https://hackmd.io/_uploads/BJcSCMVMWx.png)

**What to look for (short version)**

For Raspberry Pi 5 you should pick a [microSD card](https://www.onzuu.com/category/memory-cards) that is:

* UHS-I, SDR104 capable (the Pi 5’s SD controller supports SDR104 up to ~104 MB/s) 
* A2 application class (better random I/O – boot & apps feel snappier) 
* U3 / V30 or better (good sustained writes, nice if you log data or use it like a “small [SSD](https://www.onzuu.com/category/ssds-hdds)”) 
* High-endurance / industrial if the Pi will run 24/7 or do lots of writes (databases, Home Assistant, cameras). 
* Capacity: 32–128 GB is the sweet spot for most users (official Pi cards are in this range). 

**Concrete recommendations**

If you just want to pick a card and be done:

**1. Official [Raspberry Pi](https://www.ampheo.com/c/raspberry-pi/raspberry-pi-boards) A2 microSD card (32–128 GB)**

* Designed and tested specifically for all Pi models, including Pi 5; A2, U3, V30, supports SDR104 & command queuing. 
* Great “set and forget” choice if available where you live.

**2. SanDisk Extreme / Extreme Pro A2 (64–128 GB)**

* A2, U3, V30, excellent read/write and random I/O; independent tests show very strong performance on Pi 5, basically saturating the Pi 5’s SD interface. 
* Good all-round card for desktop-style use, development, and media.

**3. [Samsung](https://www.ampheo.com/manufacturer/samsung-electronics) PRO Endurance (64–256 GB)**

* High-endurance; optimized for continuous recording and heavy write workloads (dashcams, security cameras). 
* Excellent for 24/7 Pis (Home Assistant, logging, cameras) where longevity matters more than absolute speed.

**4. SanDisk High Endurance / Max Endurance (64–256 GB)**

* Similar idea to Samsung PRO Endurance: designed for many thousands of hours of writing. 
* Great for headless server Pi 5s, NAS controllers, monitoring, etc.

**How to choose based on your use case**

* **Desktop / dev box / coding / light media**
→ SanDisk Extreme/Extreme Pro A2 or Official [Raspberry Pi](https://www.ampheoelec.de/c/raspberry-pi/raspberry-pi-boards) A2 card.

* **Home Assistant / 24×7 server / camera / Pi-hole / logging**
→ Samsung PRO Endurance or SanDisk High/Max Endurance.

* **Digital picture frame / retro gaming**
→ SanDisk Extreme/Extreme Pro A2, 64–128 GB; fast boots and plenty of space.