32 GB class 10 microSD averaging 11 MBps

[shaqblogs2011]

I got a new Sandisk 32GB class10 MicroSD card. It averages around 11MBps even for large files sized in GB's.
It says speed upto 30MBps (I know ideal scenario), but 11MBps is a mile away from 30MBps.
Why is it so slow? Wondering if I should return it?

 

[popatim]

You need to consider the entire data path when you come into situations like this. Perhaps you are testing this thru a usb2 reader and that's the best you are going to get.

It could be your usb port, your card reader, an ancient pc ...

 

[shaqblogs2011]

You need to consider the entire data path when you come into situations like this. Perhaps you are testing this thru a usb2 reader and that's the best you are going to get.

It could be your usb port, your card reader, an ancient pc ...

PC is fine. I used 3.0 port.
However, I used a Strontium card reader. It does not specify version. I got this about 2 years ago. I think it is 2.0.

Any suggestions on which 3.0 USB reader to pick?

 

[popatim]

This one seems to be the cheapest one on newegg with 5egg rating:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820139641