{"id":174,"date":"2025-09-11T16:09:44","date_gmt":"2025-09-11T16:09:44","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/a.flowindsurfing.com\/index.php\/2026\/01\/11\/how-to-test-the-read-and-write-speeds-of-your-sd-card\/"},"modified":"2026-01-11T11:39:38","modified_gmt":"2026-01-11T11:39:38","slug":"how-to-test-the-read-and-write-speeds-of-your-sd-card","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/piikla.com\/index.php\/2025\/09\/11\/how-to-test-the-read-and-write-speeds-of-your-sd-card\/","title":{"rendered":"How to test the read and write speeds of your SD card"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"post-content cf entry-content content-spacious\">\n<p><strong>If you\u2019re looking to test the read and write speed on an SD card, you\u2019ve come to the right place. <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>You can find the read and write speed of your SD card printed on the card, but you can also experience those speeds yourself using a device you probably already have at home \u2013 your PC. Windows 10 and 11 offer a built-in tool that allows you to monitor the read and write speeds of your SD cards on your PC or laptop in real-time. <\/p>\n<p>Keep reading to learn how to test your own SD cards at home. <\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-you-ll-need\">What you\u2019ll need\u00a0<\/h2>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>An SD card\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>A laptop or PC running Windows 10 or later\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-the-short-version\">The Short Version\u00a0<\/h2>\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Open up Task Manager <\/li>\n<li>Go to the Performance tab <\/li>\n<li>Select your SD card <\/li>\n<li>Look toward the bottom of the screen <\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<section class=\"phoenix-deals-block\">\n<div class=\"phoenix-deals-block__container\">\n<div class=\"phoenix-deals-block__image__container\">\n            <img class=\"lazy lazy-hidden\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.trustedreviews.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/a3-lazy-load\/assets\/images\/lazy_placeholder.gif\" data-lazy-type=\"image\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.trustedreviews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2023\/08\/Ninja-Speedi-10-in-1-450x450.jpg\" alt=\"\"><\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"phoenix-deals-block__content\">\n<h4 class=\"phoenix-deals-block__heading\">\n                <span class=\"phoenix-deals-block__heading__start\">Get the Ninja Speedi 10-in-1 Air Fryer for just \u00a3119<\/span><br \/>\n            <\/h4>\n<p class=\"phoenix-deals-block__description\">\n<div class=\"phoenix-deals-block__prices\">\n<div class=\"phoenix-deals-block__prices__inner\">\n<div class=\"vendor\">eBay<\/div>\n<div class=\"phoenix-deals-block__prices__inner__prices\">\n<div class=\"price-after\">\n                                <span class=\"text\">now<\/span><br \/>\n                                <span class=\"number\">\u00a3119<\/span>\n                            <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>                            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ebay.co.uk\/itm\/125994136434?_trkparms=amclksrc%3DITM%26aid%3D777008%26algo%3DPERSONAL.TOPIC%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20230811123856%26meid%3D277cb85f2f5c4d64a7d9117965940674%26pid%3D101770%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D1%26itm%3D125994136434%26pmt%3D1%26noa%3D1%26pg%3D4375194%26algv%3DRecentlyViewedItemsV2WithMLRV6RankerPricelessTop30Features%26brand%3DNinja&#038;_trkparms=parentrq%3Ad9a787171900ad9215e3baacffffc746%7Cpageci%3A339bc74b-4808-11ef-92b2-e29d0e540732%7Ciid%3A1%7Cvlpname%3Avlp_homepage&#038;_trksid=p4375194.c101770.m146925&#038;mkcid=1&#038;mkrid=710-53481-19255-0&#038;siteid=3&#038;campid=5338729389&#038;toolid=11800&#038;mkevt=1\" class=\"view-deal-button__container\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">View Deal                    <i class=\"fa-solid fa-arrow-right\"><\/i><br \/>\n                <\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"block block-mobile-ad block-mobile-ad-double\" style=\"height: 620px\">\n<div class=\"ad-label\" style=\"height: 20px\">\n        Advertisement    <\/div>\n<div class=\"ad-inner\" id=\"ad_mobile-in-article_1\"><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"block video-player\"><\/section>\n<div class=\"schema-how-to wp-block-yoast-how-to-block\">\n<p class=\"schema-how-to-description\"> How to test the read and write speeds of your SD card <\/p>\n<ol class=\"schema-how-to-steps \">\n<li class=\"schema-how-to-step\" id=\"how-to-step-1652366671952\">\n<div class=\"steps\">\n<h3 class=\"step-name\">Step  1.<\/h3>\n<h3 class=\"schema-how-to-step-name\">Open up Task Manager<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<p><img class=\"lazy lazy-hidden\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.trustedreviews.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/a3-lazy-load\/assets\/images\/lazy_placeholder.gif\" data-lazy-type=\"image\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.trustedreviews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2024\/07\/How-to-test-the-read-and-write-speeds-of-your-SD-card-1.png\"><\/p>\n<p class=\"schema-how-to-step-text\">You can find this app pre-installed on any Windows PC. You\u2019ll also want to insert your SD card into the slot on your laptop if you haven\u2019t already done so. <\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"schema-how-to-step\" id=\"how-to-step-1721648137350\">\n<div class=\"steps\">\n<h3 class=\"step-name\">Step  2.<\/h3>\n<h3 class=\"schema-how-to-step-name\">Go to the Performance tab <\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<p><img class=\"lazy lazy-hidden\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.trustedreviews.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/a3-lazy-load\/assets\/images\/lazy_placeholder.gif\" data-lazy-type=\"image\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.trustedreviews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2024\/07\/How-to-test-the-read-and-write-speeds-of-your-SD-card-2.png\"><\/p>\n<p class=\"schema-how-to-step-text\">This is the tab on the left hand side of the Task Manager. If you\u2019re not sure which is which, just hover over the icons until you find the one labelled Performance. <\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"schema-how-to-step\" id=\"how-to-step-1721648147524\">\n<div class=\"steps\">\n<h3 class=\"step-name\">Step  3.<\/h3>\n<h3 class=\"schema-how-to-step-name\">Select your SD card <\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<p><img class=\"lazy lazy-hidden\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.trustedreviews.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/a3-lazy-load\/assets\/images\/lazy_placeholder.gif\" data-lazy-type=\"image\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.trustedreviews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2024\/07\/How-to-test-the-read-and-write-speeds-of-your-SD-card-3.png\"><\/p>\n<p class=\"schema-how-to-step-text\">If you\u2019re not sure which one is your SD card, you can check in the File Explorer. Alternatively, you can disconnect and reconnect your SD card and check the notification in the bottom right corner. <\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"schema-how-to-step\" id=\"how-to-step-1721648160538\">\n<div class=\"steps\">\n<h3 class=\"step-name\">Step  4.<\/h3>\n<h3 class=\"schema-how-to-step-name\">Look toward the bottom of the screen <\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<p><img class=\"lazy lazy-hidden\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.trustedreviews.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/a3-lazy-load\/assets\/images\/lazy_placeholder.gif\" data-lazy-type=\"image\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.trustedreviews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2024\/07\/How-to-test-the-read-and-write-speeds-of-your-SD-card-4.png\"><\/p>\n<p class=\"schema-how-to-step-text\">This is where you\u2019ll find the read and write speeds! Transfer files to\/from the SD card to see these numbers change in real-time. <\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-keystone-faqs\">\n<h2 class=\"faqs-title wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-troubleshooting\">Troubleshooting<\/h2>\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block faqs-content\">\n<div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1652366640796\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">How to test the read and write speeds of your SD card in more detail<\/strong> <\/p>\n<p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">If you want to learn more about your SD card, including more in-depth results for your read and write tests, you may want to look into investing in third-party software designed for this purpose. <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1721650207030\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">What if there\u2019s no SD slot on your computer<\/strong> <\/p>\n<p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">If your laptop doesn\u2019t include an SD slot, we\u2019d recommend picking up a card reader or adapter that supports SD cards. <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"review-specs\">\n    <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you\u2019re looking to test the read and write speed on an SD card, you\u2019ve come to the right place. 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