Recommended Micro SD Cards For GoPro Hero 8
When considering a memory card for your GoPro Hero 8 Black, there are several important features to keep in mind. This camera is capable of shooting 4K at 60 frames per second, with a high bitrate of 100mbps and 8-bit color support. For this reason, you’ll want to make sure your memory card is up to the task in terms of speed and capacity.
The GoPro Hero 8 requires a U3 UHS-I micro SD card to support the max bitrate of 100mbps.
Here are the latest official memory card recommendations from GoPro. For the Hero 8, be sure not to order any cards larger than 256GB from this list as they may cause compatibility issues.
Recommended Cards | Speed Class | USBW | USBR | Links | |||
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UHS-II | |||||||
Kingston Canvas React V90 A1 | UHS-II | X | Kingston Canvas React V90 A1 | ||||
Lexar Professional V60 A1 | UHS-II | X | |||||
Lexar 1000x V60 | UHS-II | Check Prices | |||||
Lexar Gold V60 A1 | UHS-II | Check Prices | |||||
ProGrade V60 | UHS-II | 137 | 198 | Check Prices | ProGrade V60 | ||
Delkin Power V90 | UHS-II | 275 | 287 | Check Prices | Delkin Power V90 | ||
Angel Bird A1 V60 | UHS-II | 142 | 267 | Check Prices | Angel Bird A1 V60 | ||
UHS-I | UHS-I | ||||||
Sandisk Extreme Pro U3 A2 | UHS-I | 96 | 173 | Check Prices | Sandisk Extreme Pro U3 A2 | X | |
Sandisk Extreme Plus U3 A2 | UHS-I | 107 | 174 | Check Prices | Sandisk Extreme Plus U3 A2 | X | |
Sandisk Outdoors 4k V30 A2 | X | Check Prices | |||||
Sandisk Extreme U3 A2 | UHS-I | 55 | 78 | Check Prices | Sandisk Extreme U3 A2 | X | |
Sandisk Nintendo Switch | UHS-I | 95 | 158 | Check Prices | Sandisk Nintendo Switch | ||
Sandisk High Endurance V30 | UHS-I | 82 | 92 | Check Prices | Sandisk High Endurance V30 | ||
Sandisk Max Endurance V30 | UHS-I | 49 | 92 | Check Prices | Sandisk Max Endurance V30 | ||
Samsung Pro Ultimate v30 A2 | UHS-I | Check Prices | Samsung Pro Ultimate v30 A2 | X | |||
Samsung Pro Plus V30 A2 | UHS-I | 62 | 126 | Check Prices | Samsung Pro Plus V30 A2 | X | |
Samsung EVO Plus V30 A2 | UHS-I | 63 | 127 | Check Prices | Samsung Evo Plus V30 A2 | X | |
Samsung EVO Select V30 A2 | UHS-I | Check Prices | Samsung EVO Select V30 A2 | X | |||
Samsung Pro Endurance V30 | UHS-I | 61 | 93 | Check Prices | Samsung Pro Endurance V30 | ||
Kingston Canvas Go! Plus V30 A2 | UHS-I | 128 | 173 | Check Prices | Kingston Canvas Go! Plus V30 A2 | X | |
Kingston Canvas Select Plus V30 A1 | UHS-I | 80 | 93 | Check Prices | Kingston Canvas Select Plus V30 A1 | ||
Kingston Industrial V30 A1 | UHS-I | Check Prices | Kingston Industrial V30 A1 | ||||
Lexar 1066x A2 | UHS-I | 118 | 146 | Check Prices | Lexar 1066x A2 Silver Series | ||
Lexar 633x V30 A1/A2 Blue Series | UHS-I | 82 | 93 | Check Prices | Lexar 633x V30 A1 128GB Blue Series | ||
Lexar U3 A2 PLAY | UHS-I | Check Prices | Lexar U3 A2 PLAY | ||||
Lexar U1 A1 PLAY | UHS-I | 20 | 144 | Check Prices | Lexar U1 A1 PLAY | ||
Lexar U3 A2 E-Series Plus | UHS-I | Check Prices | Lexar U3 A2 E-Series Plus | ||||
Lexar U3 A1 E-Series | UHS-I | Check Prices | Lexar U3 A1 E-Series | ||||
Delkin Advantage V30 | UHS-I | 77 | 92 | Check Prices | Delkin Advantage V30 | ||
Delkin Select V30 | UHS-I | 83 | 93 | Check Prices | Delkin Select V30 | ||
Delkin V30 Black | UHS-I | 86 | 93 | Check Prices | Delkin V30 Black | ||
Delkin Dashcard V30 | UHS-I | X | Check Prices | Delkin Dashcard V30 | |||
Transcend 500S U3 | UHS-I | Check Prices | Transcend 500S U3 | ||||
Transcend 350V High Endurance U3 | UHS-I | 21 | 23 | Check Prices | Transcend 350V High Endurance U3 | ||
Transcend 340S Ultra Performance V30 A2 | UHS-I | Check Prices | Transcend 340S Ultra Performance V30 A2 | ||||
Transcend 330S High Performance V30 A2 | UHS-I | Check Prices | Transcend 330S High Performance V30 A2 | ||||
Transcend 300s V30 A1 | UHS-I | Check Prices | Transcend 300s V30 A1 | ||||
PNY Premier-X A2 V30 | UHS-I | 84 | 93 | Check Prices | PNY Premier-X A2 V30 | X | |
PNY PRO Elite U3 A2 | UHS-I | 82 | 93 | Check Prices | PNY PRO Elite U3 A2 | X | |
PNY PRO Elite U3 | UHS-I | Check Prices | PNY PRO Elite U3 | ||||
PNY Elite-X V30 A1 | UHS-I | Check Prices | PNY Elite-X V30 A1 | ||||
Amplim 667X V30 A1 | UHS-I | 86 | 92 | Check Prices | Amplim A1 V30 667X Gold | ||
Netac Pro A1 U3 | UHS-I | 50 | 92 | Check Prices | Netac Pro A1 U3 | ||
Patriot EP PRO U3 | UHS-I | Check Prices | Patriot EP PRO U3 | ||||
Patriot EP A1 V30 | UHS-I | Check Prices | Patriot EP A1 V30 | ||||
Patriot High Endurance U3 | UHS-I | X | Patriot High Endurance U3 | ||||
Silicon Power Superior A2 V30 | UHS-I | 41 | 94 | Check Prices | Silicon Power Superior A2 V30 | ||
Silicon Power Superior A1 V30 | UHS-I | 55 | 92 | Check Prices | Silicon Power Superior A1 V30 | ||
Silicon Power 3D NanD V30 A1 | UHS-I | Check Prices | Silicon Power 3D NanD A1 U3 | ||||
Silicon Power GAME V30 A1 | UHS-I | Check Prices | Silicon Power GAME U3 A1 | ||||
Ritz Gear V30 A1 | UHS-I | Check Prices | |||||
Gigastone 4k Camera Extreme Max | UHS-I | X | Check Prices | ||||
Gigastone 4k Camera Extreme | UHS-I | X | Gigastone 4k Camera Extreme A2 V90 | X | |||
Gigastone 4k Camera Pro V30 A2 | UHS-I | X | |||||
Gigastone 4k Camera Pro Max V30 A2 | UHS-I | X | Check Prices | Gigastone 4k Camera Pro A2 V30 | X | ||
Gigastone Camera Plus V30 A1 | UHS-I | X | Check Prices | Gigastone Camera Plus V30 A1 | |||
Gigastone 4k Game Turbo A2 U3 | UHS-I | X | Check Prices | Gigastone 4k Game Turbo A2 U3 | |||
Gigastone 4k Game Pro A2 V30- Fiix | UHS-I | X | Gigastone 4k Game Pro A2 V30 | ||||
Gigastone Gaming Plus A1 V30 | UHS-I | X | Check Prices | Gigastone Gaming Plus A1 V30 | |||
Gigastone V30 | UHS-I | X | Check Prices | Gigastone V30 | |||
Gigastone 10x High Endurance V30 | UHS-I | X | Check Prices | Gigastone 10x High Endurance V30 | |||
Gigastone Ultimate Storage A2 V30 | UHS-I | X | Check Prices | Gigastone Ultimate Storage A2 V30 | |||
TeamGroup A2 Pro+ | UHS-I | Check Prices | TeamGroup A2 Pro Plus | ||||
TeamGroup Go V30 | UHS-I | Check Prices | TeamGroup Go V30 | ||||
TeamGroup High Endurance V30 | UHS-I | Check Prices | TeamGroup High Endurance V30 | ||||
Amazon Basics V30 A2 | UHS-I | Check Prices | Amazon Basics V30 A2 | X |
Camera Firmware Issues To Lookout For
GoPro’s track record with memory card compatibility has been a bit shaky over the years. While most cards these days perform admirably in the latest GoPro cameras, there are still a few to steer clear of. We like to recommend cards that are compatible with most GoPro camera models.
GoPro Hero 8 Capacity
Wondering about the max memory card size for the GoPro Hero 8 Black?
The GoPro Hero 8 has a maximum memory card capacity of 256GB. For a sweet spot in terms of battery life and the camera’s 100Mbps bitrate, most users will find the 128GB to 256GB range just right. This camera records at a rate of 12.5MB/s, so keep that in mind.
GoPro Hero 8 Memory Card Compatibility
For the GoPro Hero 8 Black, aim for a U3-speed micro SD memory card. These cards guarantee a minimum write speed of 30MB/s, which gives plenty of headroom for the camera’s recording speed of 100Mbps or 12.5MB/s.
To dodge any technical troubles, it’s smart to stick to memory cards known to cooperate seamlessly with this device as recommended above. Avoid specialty cards like those tailored for Nintendo Switch, as they can sometimes be finicky.
If you encounter issues like rapid battery drain or lost clips, even with a compatible card, consider swapping cards or downsizing from 256GB to 128GB. That’s done the trick for me in the past.
Can You Use UHS-II cards?
You can use UHS-II cards in the GoPro Hero 8, but here’s the deal: they won’t turbocharge the camera’s performance since it sports only a single UHS-I memory card slot. To hit GoPro’s peak speeds of 100mbps or 12.5MB/s, a UHS-I U3 memory card is all you need.
Now, if you’re eyeing speedier footage transfers with a UHS-II card, can use a UHS-II micro SD memory card reader with the UHS-II card for improved transfer speeds.
Micro SD Memory Card Speed Tests
Check out this table showcasing the results of our micro SD memory read and write speed tests.
Memory Cards | Speed Class | USBW | USBR | Links | ||||
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UHS-II | ||||||||
Kingston Canvas React V90 A1 | UHS-II | X | Kingston Canvas React V90 A1 | |||||
Lexar Professional V60 A1 | UHS-II | X | ||||||
Lexar 1000x V60 | UHS-II | |||||||
Lexar Gold V60 A1 | UHS-II | |||||||
ProGrade V60 | UHS-II | 137 | 198 | / B&H | ProGrade V60 | |||
Delkin Power V90 | UHS-II | 275 | 287 | / B&H | Delkin Power V90 | |||
Angel Bird A1 V60 | UHS-II | 142 | 267 | Angel Bird A1 V60 | ||||
UHS-I | UHS-I | |||||||
Sandisk Extreme Pro U3 A2 | UHS-I | 96 | 173 | Sandisk Extreme Pro U3 A2 | ||||
Sandisk Extreme Plus U3 A2 | UHS-I | 107 | 174 | / B&H | Sandisk Extreme Plus U3 A2 | |||
Sandisk Outdoors 4k V30 A2 | X | |||||||
Sandisk Extreme U3 A2 | UHS-I | 55 | 78 | / B&H | Sandisk Extreme U3 A2 | |||
Sandisk Nintendo Switch | UHS-I | 95 | 158 | / B&H | Sandisk Nintendo Switch | |||
Sandisk High Endurance V30 | UHS-I | 82 | 92 | / B&H | Sandisk High Endurance V30 | |||
Sandisk Max Endurance V30 | UHS-I | 49 | 92 | / B&H | Sandisk Max Endurance V30 | |||
Samsung Pro Ultimate v30 A2 | UHS-I | / B&H | Samsung Pro Ultimate v30 A2 | |||||
Samsung Pro Plus V30 A2 | UHS-I | 62 | 126 | / B&H | Samsung Pro Plus V30 A2 | |||
Samsung EVO Plus V30 A2 | UHS-I | 63 | 127 | / B&H | Samsung Evo Plus V30 A2 | |||
Samsung EVO Select V30 A2 | UHS-I | / B&H | Samsung EVO Select V30 A2 | |||||
Samsung Pro Endurance V30 | UHS-I | 61 | 93 | / B&H | Samsung Pro Endurance V30 | |||
Kingston Canvas Go! Plus V30 A2 | UHS-I | 128 | 173 | / B&H | Kingston Canvas Go! Plus V30 A2 | |||
Kingston Canvas Select Plus V30 A1 | UHS-I | 80 | 93 | / B&H | Kingston Canvas Select Plus V30 A1 | |||
Kingston Industrial V30 A1 | UHS-I | / B&H | Kingston Industrial V30 A1 | |||||
Lexar 1066x A2 | UHS-I | 118 | 146 | / B&H | Lexar 1066x A2 Silver Series | |||
Lexar 633x V30 A1/A2 Blue Series | UHS-I | 82 | 93 | / B&H | Lexar 633x V30 A1 128GB Blue Series | |||
Lexar U3 A2 PLAY | UHS-I | / B&H | Lexar U3 A2 PLAY | |||||
Lexar U1 A1 PLAY | UHS-I | 20 | 144 | / B&H | Lexar U1 A1 PLAY | |||
Lexar U3 A2 E-Series Plus | UHS-I | Lexar U3 A2 E-Series Plus | ||||||
Lexar U3 A1 E-Series | UHS-I | Lexar U3 A1 E-Series | ||||||
Delkin Advantage V30 | UHS-I | 77 | 92 | / B&H | Delkin Advantage V30 | |||
Delkin Select V30 | UHS-I | 83 | 93 | / B&H | Delkin Select V30 | |||
Delkin V30 Black | UHS-I | 86 | 93 | B&H | Delkin V30 Black | |||
Delkin Dashcard V30 | UHS-I | X | B&H | Delkin Dashcard V30 | ||||
Transcend 500S U3 | UHS-I | B&H | Transcend 500S U3 | |||||
Transcend 350V High Endurance U3 | UHS-I | 21 | 23 | / B&H | Transcend 350V High Endurance U3 | |||
Transcend 340S Ultra Performance V30 A2 | UHS-I | / B&H | Transcend 340S Ultra Performance V30 A2 | |||||
Transcend 330S High Performance V30 A2 | UHS-I | / B&H | Transcend 330S High Performance V30 A2 | |||||
Transcend 300s V30 A1 | UHS-I | / B&H | Transcend 300s V30 A1 | |||||
PNY Premier-X A2 V30 | UHS-I | 84 | 93 | / B&H | PNY Premier-X A2 V30 | |||
PNY PRO Elite U3 A2 | UHS-I | 82 | 93 | / B&H | PNY PRO Elite U3 A2 | |||
PNY PRO Elite U3 | UHS-I | / B&H | PNY PRO Elite U3 | |||||
PNY Elite-X V30 A1 | UHS-I | / B&H | PNY Elite-X V30 A1 | |||||
Amplim 667X V30 A1 | UHS-I | 86 | 92 | Amplim A1 V30 667X Gold | ||||
Netac Pro A1 U3 | UHS-I | 50 | 92 | Netac Pro A1 U3 | ||||
Patriot EP PRO U3 | UHS-I | Patriot EP PRO U3 | ||||||
Patriot EP A1 V30 | UHS-I | Patriot EP A1 V30 | ||||||
Patriot High Endurance U3 | UHS-I | X | Patriot High Endurance U3 | |||||
Silicon Power Superior A2 V30 | UHS-I | 41 | 94 | / B&H | Silicon Power Superior A2 V30 | |||
Silicon Power Superior A1 V30 | UHS-I | 55 | 92 | B&H | Silicon Power Superior A1 V30 | |||
Silicon Power 3D NanD V30 A1 | UHS-I | Silicon Power 3D NanD A1 U3 | ||||||
Silicon Power GAME V30 A1 | UHS-I | / B&H | Silicon Power GAME U3 A1 | |||||
Ritz Gear V30 A1 | UHS-I | |||||||
Gigastone 4k Camera Extreme Max | UHS-I | X | ||||||
Gigastone 4k Camera Extreme | UHS-I | X | Gigastone 4k Camera Extreme A2 V90 | |||||
Gigastone 4k Camera Pro V30 A2 | UHS-I | X | ||||||
Gigastone 4k Camera Pro Max V30 A2 | UHS-I | X | Gigastone 4k Camera Pro A2 V30 | |||||
Gigastone Camera Plus V30 A1 | UHS-I | X | Gigastone Camera Plus V30 A1 | |||||
Gigastone 4k Game Turbo A2 U3 | UHS-I | X | Gigastone 4k Game Turbo A2 U3 | |||||
Gigastone 4k Game Pro A2 V30- Fiix | UHS-I | X | Gigastone 4k Game Pro A2 V30 | |||||
Gigastone Gaming Plus A1 V30 | UHS-I | X | Gigastone Gaming Plus A1 V30 | |||||
Gigastone V30 | UHS-I | X | Gigastone V30 | |||||
Gigastone 10x High Endurance V30 | UHS-I | X | Gigastone 10x High Endurance V30 | |||||
Gigastone Ultimate Storage A2 V30 | UHS-I | X | Gigastone Ultimate Storage A2 V30 | |||||
TeamGroup A2 Pro+ | UHS-I | TeamGroup A2 Pro Plus | ||||||
TeamGroup Go V30 | UHS-I | TeamGroup Go V30 | ||||||
TeamGroup High Endurance V30 | UHS-I | TeamGroup High Endurance V30 | ||||||
Amazon Basics V30 A2 | UHS-I | Amazon Basics V30 A2 |
Micro SD Card Related Camera Specs
Sensor Size: 12 MP 4:3 1/2.3 inch CMOS |
GoPro Hero 8 Micro SD Card Capacity & Sizes
If you’re wondering what SD card size to get for your GoPro, I’ve put together a short guide to help you decide.
The maximum Micro SD card size for the GoPro Hero 8 is 256GB. Using cards larger than this could cause issues.
Personally, I recommend you just go for a 128GB card, but if you’re on the fence or maybe want an even bigger card, here are a few tips.
You’re going to burn through two batteries before you burn through a 64GB memory card in a GoPro when recording at the max bitrate. I don’t usually carry more than two batteries to keep the camera recording long enough to last through 64GB of data.
So why not just get a 64GB card?
Sometimes you will forget to clear off my card from the day before going out again, so having the extra space allows for at least another few hours of recording.
Should you get two 64GB or one 128GB card?Â
The memory cards are small, they are easy to lose. The fewer micro SD cards floating around the better.
GoPro Hero 8 Bitrates
The GoPro Hero 8 has two codecs you can record, H.264 and H.265 also known as HEVC.
It can record H.265 or HEVC up to 100Mbps but here are the rates I was able to capture at the various record settings.
Hero 8 Recording Options | Standard HEVC | High HEVC |
4k | Â | Â |
60p | 58Mbps | 96Mbps |
24p, 30p | 58Mbps | 95Mbps |
2.7k | Â | Â |
240p | 57Mbps | 75Mbps |
1080p | Â | Â |
120p | 58Mbps | 95Mbps |
GoPro Hero 8 Black Issues
There are a few issues or Micro SD card errors that you might experience with the GoPro cameras.
Camera Shuts Off: These GoPro cameras are very small and they need a lot of open airflows to stay cool. If you find that your camera stops recording or just turns off, it might be overheating. Try placing your camera in the open air or in a cooler location to fix this issue.
I struggled to get a 30-minute record time with my Hero7 last year when the camera was just sitting, but it always worked fine on my bike. I thought there was something wrong with it so I put it in the refrigerator and all my recording issues went away.
Startup issues, or recording issues: if you experience strange boot issues or inconsistent record issues, this sometimes can be caused by the memory card. Last year we were having these types of issues when using the GoPro in the Karma Grip. The only way we got a reliable performance out of it was to drop down to a 64GB card. The larger cards still worked fine with standard use.
Lag After Recording: If you notice there is a long delay after you stop recording video, this is not a problem with the camera but a problem with the card. Some cards do this.
Long Delay After Shooting Burst: If you experience a very long delay after doing a 10-shot burst, this is because the GoPro has a very slow buffer. It actually feels worse in the Hero 8 than it is in the Hero 7 because the new 8 allows you to shoot bursts in RAW+JPG. If you need to be able to burst faster switch to just Standard instead of RAW which produces only JPG files.
When just shooting burst JPG, the 8 is appearing faster than the 7.
Strange Power On And Off Problems: There is another issue that happens sometimes with GoPro cameras, and I especially saw this with the new GoPro Hero 9, where a new camera will behave funny, with issues almost like there is a problem with the battery, then as time goes on these issues subside. I think this may have to do with some sort of internal battery not having power. Fujifilm and many other cameras will often reset the user settings if the internal battery loses its charge, and often when you first buy the camera, it takes a day or two before your settings will be saved after a long power down. So for the first day or two, if you have any weird power issues, just let the camera run for a while, keep it on, and just use it as much as possible to let that internal battery get charged, if that is in fact what’s happening.
Best SD Card GoPro Hero 8 | Conclusions
No need to stress over memory cards for your GoPro Hero 8. Most of the bumps in the road come from using off-brand or specialized cards like the Sandisk Nintendo Switch ones and high-endurance cards.
GoPro cameras are finely tuned to perform exceptionally well with Sandisk and Samsung micro SD cards. The Sandisk Extreme cards are your top pick, but I’ve had solid experiences with Extreme Pro, and Plus cards too.
If you’re still wrestling with odd issues like camera hiccups or freezes, it’s almost certainly tied to your memory card. The initial move to address it is always switching to a different card than the one you were using.
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