microSD cards might not be the most glamorous tech accessories, but they are necessary ones for devices like digital cameras, smartphones, handheld gaming consoles, and more. Samsung is introducing several new models in its EVO Select line.
The new Samsung EVO Select and EVO Plus microSD cards boast increased transfer speeds of up to 160MB/s, which represents a 23% increase over the predecessors. With the large capacities and quick transfer speeds, you can add storage space for games, photos, videos, and other files.
“With the mobile and handheld gaming market on the rise, we sought to make data transfers on those devices even faster with these updated EVO Select and EVO Plus lines,” says Jose Hernandez, Senior Director of Memory Product Marketing at Samsung. “We also heard the need for more space options like a 1TB memory card for digital files like games, video footage from phones, cameras and drones, photos, and creative designs. With this addition to the lineup, you can be confident you’ll have plenty of space, fast speeds and the durability needed to last for years to come.”
The updated microSD cards offer Grade 3 (U3) Speed Grade to ensure compatibility with most high-resolution and 4K video recording devices. The cards with 128GB storage space or more support an application performance class of A2, important if you plan to install and use applications (apps) with a microSD card and mobile device like a tablet or smartphone. The cards also support a video speed class rating of V30, enabling you to quickly move large video files.
Backed by Samsung six-proof protection, the microSD line can withstand water, extreme temperatures, X-ray, wear-out, drops, and magnetic impact.
For the first time, Samsung will also offer memory cards in 1TB capacities for the EVO Select microSD and PRO Plus microSD lines. The PRO Plus microSD line is designed for photographers, videographers, and content creators with action cameras and drones. It boasts transfer speeds of up to 160 MB/S, so you can seamlessly capture 4K ultra-high definition (UHD) and Full HD (FHD) videos and photos. The 1TB EVO Select and 1TB PRO Plus microSD card options will be available later this year.
The EVO Select and EVO Plus 64-512GB microSD cards will be available starting today. All lines and capacities offer a 10-year limited warranty.
Pricing ranges from US$15 for the 64GB EVO Select microSD card up to US$56 for the 512GB capacity (1TB version coming later this year with pricing TBA); while the EVO Plus microSD cards start at US$16 for the 64GB card up to US$61 for the 512GB. There’s also the PRO Plus microSD card, which will include a 1TB version as well, coming later this year.