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Which Flash Drive or Memory Card Should I Buy?

Pick the size and speed for the job, and buy from a trusted seller to avoid fake capacity.

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In this guide you will see:
  • Choose capacity and speed for the job.
  • Use high-endurance cards for CCTV and dashcams.
  • USB 3 drives are much faster than USB 2.
By Qyvea LimitedPublished 2026-10-07Updated 2026-10-072 min read
On this page01. What to look for before you buy02. Best prices in stock today03. Why buy from Qyvea04. FAQ
Which Flash Drive or Memory Card Should I Buy?
Quick answer

Flash drives suit moving files, microSD cards suit phones, cameras and CCTV recorders, and SD cards suit cameras. Choose a capacity for your files and a speed that suits the job (higher speed classes for video). Fake capacity cards are common; buy from a trusted seller, and test a new card before you rely on it.

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Key takeaways

  • Choose capacity and speed for the job.
  • Use high-endurance cards for CCTV and dashcams.
  • USB 3 drives are much faster than USB 2.
  • Test new cards for fake capacity.

01What to look for before you buy

UseChoice
Move filesUSB flash drive (USB 3)
PhonemicroSD of enough size
CCTV, dashcamHigh-endurance microSD
Camera videoHigh speed class SD

02Best prices in stock today

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03Why buy from Qyvea

Why Kenyans buy from Qyvea

  • Genuine branded products sold with the manufacturer's warranty (typically 6–24 months, varies by product)
  • 7-day returns and exchanges; damaged or wrong item? Report it within 48 hours for a free replacement or full refund
  • Pay with M-Pesa, bank transfer or card; refunds go back the same way
  • Free delivery in Nairobi on orders over KES 5,000, and delivery across Kenya
  • Delivered to your door, dispatched once payment is confirmed, rated 4.6/5 from 57 Google reviews (bought from us? leave a review)
  • Talk to a person on WhatsApp 0113 301 244, usually within 30 minutes

Full details: return & refund policy.

04Frequently asked questions

What does speed class mean?

It is the minimum write speed; higher classes suit video recording.

How do I spot a fake card?

Buy from a trusted seller and test it with a capacity-checking tool before storing important files.

Can I use any microSD in a CCTV camera?

Use a high-endurance card made for continuous recording.

USB 2 or USB 3?

USB 3 is much faster if your computer supports it.

Why customers choose Qyvea

Genuine brandsManufacturer warranty on what we sell, so you are not gambling on the box.
One team, start to finishThe people who advise you also install and support it.
Fast answersWhatsApp replies usually within 30 minutes, and delivery within 24 hours in Nairobi.
Easy to buyPay by M-Pesa, bank transfer or card. Free delivery in Nairobi on orders over KES 5,000.
Risk taken off you7-day returns and exchanges on products, and a workmanship warranty on installations.
Customers say soRated 4.6/5 from 57 Google reviews.

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