Quick Verdict
The Sandisk Extreme Pro CompactFlash (CF) card offers blistering read/write speeds ideal for professional photo/video work, while the Sandisk Extreme microSDXC provides an unmatched 1TB of capacity for smartphones and tablets.
Key Differences
The Extreme Pro CF card is built for high-end DSLR and video cameras, with read speeds up to 160MB/s and write speeds up to 140MB/s. In contrast, the Extreme microSDXC is a versatile mobile storage solution, offering a massive 1TB capacity for storing large photo/video libraries on smartphones and tablets.
Which Should You Buy?
If you need the fastest possible storage for professional photo or 4K video work, the Extreme Pro CF is the clear choice. However, for most consumer use cases like smartphone/tablet storage, the massive 1TB capacity of the Extreme microSDXC makes it the better overall value.
