I can't see the need for a screen protector with this phone. Mine is in and out of pockets and bags all day, everyday, and it has no issue. The oleophobic coating is great, too.

Something about the mindset of, "let me buy this phone renown for its durability and wrap it in a suit of plastic and glass," strikes me as odd.

As for other accessories, it depends on how you plan to use it. If you're intending to do a lot of filming, then yea, a gimbal would be a good call.

You could also get a tripod mount like this: link

A high-quality, high-capacity SD card would also be good: link

A USB OTG adapter would probably serve you well: link

Extra batteries and a charging cradle and/or an extended battery may be good ideas, too, as the camera eats the battery if you're shooting high quality.

SanDisk - Extreme 128GB microSDXC UHS-I Memory Card (Image shows Extreme Plus)| Black Friday as in now | Link | Additional details: Limit 3. Looks like a great deal for anyone wanting to shoot in 4K. Think this is the only microsd card they reccomend for gopro hero 6. Amazon, walmart, and maybe others are also selling Sandisk Extreme for $49.99, but from what I'm seeing they're the extreme and not the extreme plus. Link Amazon Example

Best Buy is also selling a WD external hard drive
4TB for $79.99
8TB for $129.99
At the moment, they're sold out. Will see if they become available again

I benchmarked my SanDisk A1, 128GB microSD (http://amzn.com/B06XX3X9JD) using FIO with a small-block random-read workload. Here's how you can run it against your microSD and then USB stick:

Press F4 to exit EmulationStation.

At the prompt:

Become root and install FIO

sudo bash<br />
apt update<br />
apt install -y fio<br />
<br />
# Create a new FIO benchmark profile <br />
mkdir -p /etc/fio<br />
cat &amp;gt; /etc/fio/random-read-test.fio &amp;lt;&amp;lt;EOF<br />
[random-read]<br />
rw=randread<br />
ioengine=sync<br />
direct=1<br />
invalidate=1<br />
directory=/tmp/fio<br />
nrfiles=10000<br />
filesize=32k-128k<br />
EOF<br />
<br />
# FIO will create its temporary files here<br />
mkdir -p /tmp/fio<br />
<br />
# Run it<br />
fio /etc/fio/random-read-test.fio<br />

Results

The interesting results are the 99.00th percentile completion (clat) times; 516us in my results below.

Retry on your USB stick

After this, change the directory= value to a new temp area on your USB stick, mkdir the new path if needed, and run it again.


SanDisk A1 128GB Results


root@retropie:# fio random-read-test.fio
random-read: (g=0): rw=randread, bs=4K-4K/4K-4K/4K-4K, ioengine=sync, iodepth=1
fio-2.1.11
Starting 1 process
Jobs: 1 (f=1391): [r(1)] [100.0% done] [7992KB/0KB/0KB /s] [1998/0/0 iops] [eta 00m:00s]
random-read: (groupid=0, jobs=1): err= 0: pid=25528: Fri Sep 22 08:28:46 2017
read : io=779160KB, bw=9419.9KB/s, iops=2354, runt= 82715msec
clat (usec): min=374, max=103325, avg=414.29, stdev=235.86
lat (usec): min=375, max=103326, avg=415.17, stdev=235.91
clat percentiles (usec):
| 1.00th=[ 382], 5.00th=[ 382], 10.00th=[ 386], 20.00th=[ 394],
| 30.00th=[ 394], 40.00th=[ 398], 50.00th=[ 402], 60.00th=[ 406],
| 70.00th=[ 410], 80.00th=[ 418], 90.00th=[ 478], 95.00th=[ 490],
| 99.00th=[ 516], 99.50th=[ 524], 99.90th=[ 604], 99.95th=[ 612],
| 99.99th=[ 636]
bw (KB /s): min= 7744, max= 9872, per=100.00%, avg=9427.54, stdev=669.99
lat (usec) : 500=97.44%, 750=2.55%, 1000=0.01%
lat (msec) : 2=0.01%, 4=0.01%, 250=0.01%
cpu : usr=2.15%, sys=6.27%, ctx=196700, majf=0, minf=10
IO depths : 1=100.0%, 2=0.0%, 4=0.0%, 8=0.0%, 16=0.0%, 32=0.0%, >=64=0.0%
submit : 0=0.0%, 4=100.0%, 8=0.0%, 16=0.0%, 32=0.0%, 64=0.0%, >=64=0.0%
complete : 0=0.0%, 4=100.0%, 8=0.0%, 16=0.0%, 32=0.0%, 64=0.0%, >=64=0.0%
issued : total=r=194790/w=0/d=0, short=r=0/w=0/d=0
latency : target=0, window=0, percentile=100.00%, depth=1

Run status group 0 (all jobs):
READ: io=779160KB, aggrb=9419KB/s, minb=9419KB/s, maxb=9419KB/s, mint=82715msec, maxt=82715msec

Disk stats (read/write):
mmcblk0: ios=194619/9, merge=0/1, ticks=77001/289, in_queue=77119, util=92.93%

This is the one I got. Works fine for the few shots I've done, no corruption, skippy vids.

I have the same 64gb card that I just switched out for the 128gb version (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B06XX3X9JD/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1) that I used once in my Hero 6 but purchased for the Hero 7. Going to use the 64gb for Karma drone footage and the 128gb for long mountain biking days.

Edit: the Hero 7 Black read the card just fine.

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How this card i Gopro list they have the 64 version but i wanted to just get the bigger size https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B06XX3X9JD/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&psc=1#customerReviews

Yeah that Samsung is what I replaced with the SanDisk. Here's a link https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06XX3X9JD?ref=yo_pop_ma_swf

I've had basically zero issues loading, searching, etc. Night and day difference and it's only been a day since I put it in

I think if you buy directly from GoPro you get a « free » card but on Amazon, else you usually don’t. I didn’t.

I never had any issue with SanDisk so I bought Extreme Plus one. SanDisk Extreme 128GB microSDXC UHS-I Card - SDSQXAF-128G-GN6MA [Newest Version] https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B06XX3X9JD/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_tN-SBbCMM9QEZ

https://www.amazon.com/SanDisk-Extreme-128GB-microSDXC-UHS-3/dp/B06XX3X9JD/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1538443613&sr=8-3&keywords=v30+sd+cards

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Would this work?

While the "gaming" SD card moniker is overdone, there is value in getting a faster SD card in some cases. I'll use an example.

Here's the Nintendo Switch co-branded Sandisk MicroSD 128GB, currently going for $54.99 on Amazon.

https://www.amazon.com/SanDisk-microSDXC-Nintendo-Switch-SDSQXAO-128G-GN6ZA/dp/B075RH8PTL

And here's the 128GB card that people often compare it to, also from Sandisk.

https://www.amazon.com/Sandisk-Ultra-128GB-Micro-Adapter/dp/B073JYC4XM

Wow, only $26! Who in their right mind would buy the Nintendo co-branded one for just over twice the price!?

The proper card to compare it to is this one from Sandisk.

https://www.amazon.com/SanDisk-Extreme-microSDXC-UHS-3-SDSQXAF-064G-GN6MA/dp/B06XX3X9JD

This is the same exact card as the Nintendo co-branded one, and comes with an SD to MicroSD adapter. It's also $43.79 at the time that I'm linking it.

It should be noted that prices fluctuate, and I bought the Nintendo one for ~$45 a week ago, while the non-branded one was ~$55.

Which one should a gamer get? Realistically, they should have near identical read speeds, and therefore, load times for games that are installed. The two more expensive options are faster at write speeds by a noticeable margin. This helps with game installs, larger saves, and any other write-based task. IE, most won't notice.

Most users should get the cheaper model. For those who think that they need the additional performance (I didn't, I was kidding myself), get the cheaper of the two similar Sandisk models, or a similar rated product from another brand that you trust.

How about between these 2, which has the higher write speed? One is A1, the other is A2.

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https://www.amazon.com/SanDisk-Extreme-128GB-microSDXC-UHS-3/dp/B06XX3X9JD/ref=mp_s_a_1_4?crid=2RPGYLC7K0MGA&keywords=sandisk+128gb+extreme&qid=1550640795&s=gateway&sprefix=sandisk+128&sr=8-4

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https://www.amazon.com/SanDisk-128GB-Extreme-microSD-Adapter/dp/B07FCMKK5X/ref=sr_1_3?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1550662155&sr=1-3&keywords=sandisk+extreme+pro+128gb

IMPORTANT SD CARD INFO BELOW (for people who want to make sense of all the different SD card ratings and speeds, I spent the past couple of hours reading up on them)
IF I AM WRONG ABOUT SOMETHING PLEASE REPLY SO I CAN FIX THIS POST





This thread is about the SanDisk Ultra PLUS SD Card. Which is an SDXC type SD card with a speed class U1.
C10 speed SD cards and U1 speed SD cards have the same max speed of 80MB/s, according to this chart on SD card speed.
https://www.pcper.com/files/imagecache/article_max_width/review/2015-10-08/SD-01.png
Some cards have both C10 and U1 listed as their speed. This is because SD cards have switched to a new speed rating system that starts with U for some reason.


Also on the SD card is the type of SD card it is. SD, SDHC, or SDXC. It is important to check if your device is compatible with the type of SD card you are purchasing. The card mentioned in this thread is an SDXC.


SanDisk recommends a different card for the Switch, an SDXC card with a C10 speed rating (same thing as U1)
http://pct1.sandisk.com/ProductList.aspx?DeviceID=23118
I wouldn't try any card that SanDisk hasn't posted on this page, but I'm pretty sure the card in this thread is compatible, as they are both SDXC and both the same speed.


You can tell the speed class of an SD card by looking for the Marks in this chart on the SD card.
https://www.apotelyt.com/i1/memory-card-speed-classes-960x640.jpg
These marks look like a letter C with a number inside, or a letter U with a number inside.


A real upgrade to the card mentioned in this thread would be a card with U3 speed, like this card
https://www.amazon.com/SanDisk-Extreme-128GB-microSDXC-UHS-I/dp/B06XX3X9JD/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1510203877&sr=8-4&keywords=sandisk+extreme+128gb+microsdxc&dpID=41NX-cEef6L&preST=_SY300_QL70_&dpSrc=srch



BUT, and this is important, THE SWITCH DOESN'T SUPPORT U3 SPEED.
http://en-americas-support.nintendo.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/22481/~/microsd-card-faq


According to this chart, U3 speed SD cards may still work on the Switch, but they will read at the same speed as a U1 card, possibly milliseconds slower. So, the U1 SD card mentioned in this thread, is probably the fastest speed the Switch can handle at the moment.
https://www.gamespot.com/gallery/the-best-micro-sd-cards-for-the-nintendo-switch/2900-1165/10/


I see some cards labeled A1, which is a new rating related to how quickly an SD card can load apps. I have no idea how this would apply to the Switch. The SD card mentioned in this thread might have an A1 rating as well, but it was made before SanDisk started putting that rating on cards.

Here is a link for the Extreme for only $8 more than what you would waste on that Ultra:

https://www.amazon.com/SanDisk-Extreme-128GB-microSDXC-UHS-3/dp/B06XX3X9JD/ref=sr_1_9?crid=2VZB6LYGEI0MH&keywords=sandisk+extreme+pro+128gb&qid=1564902460&s=electronics&sprefix=Sandisk%2Celectronics%2C159&sr=1-9

I have 2 of the above.

I think this one might have been the one that was on sale for $20 on Prime day, I don't remember and don't feel like logging into my account:

https://www.amazon.com/SanDisk-Extreme-Plus-128-microSDXC/dp/B07HMJV355/ref=sr_1_6?crid=2VZB6LYGEI0MH&keywords=sandisk+extreme+pro+128gb&qid=1564902592&s=electronics&sprefix=Sandisk%2Celectronics%2C159&sr=1-6


I think I have 4 of the above.

Seriously, you will regret wasting $20 for basically a brick by buying the Ultra. Your camera will literally tell you that you "cannot perform this function with this SD card" or something like that when you try to shoot 4K with the wrong SD card.

Sandisk extreme V30

SanDisk Extreme 128GB microSDXC UHS-3 Card - SDSQXAF-128G-GN6MA [Newest Version] https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06XX3X9JD/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_aTHIAb54J0TBM