Samsung EVO Select and EVO Plus microSD cards with capacities up to 512GB, read speeds up to 160MB/s announced

Samsung Electronics America has introduced the latest versions of its EVO Select and EVO Plus microSD cards, tailored for mobile devices and portable game consoles.

These cards offer faster transfer speeds of up to 160MB/s, which is a 23% increase over their predecessors. Upgraded microSD cards provide fast, reliable and rugged storage in various capacities to suit your requirements, ensuring compatibility across multiple devices.

In addition, its Grade 3 (U3) speed rating ensures compatibility with most high-resolution and 4K video recording devices. MicroSD cards with capacities of 128 GB or higher support an application performance class of A2, which is essential for installing and using applications with a microSD card on your mobile device.

They also have a V30 video speed rating, making it easy to transfer large video files quickly. Samsung's six-test protection ensures durability against water, extreme temperatures, X-rays, wear and tear, drops and magnetic impacts.

On the other hand, the microSD PRO Plus line caters to photographers, videographers and content creators with action cameras and drones, with transfer speeds of up to 160 MB/s for ultra high definition 4K (UHD) and Full HD (FHD) . ) video and photo capture.

Prices and availability

Samsung EVO Select and EVO Plus microSD cards are now available for purchase Samsung.com and select retailers, with all lines and capabilities backed by a ten-year limited warranty, and prices are as follows:

EVO Select microSD

• 64GB: USD 14.99 (Rs. 1,245 approx.).
• 128GB: USD 18.99 (Rs. 1,580 approx).
• 256GB: USD 29.99 (Rs. 2,495 approx).
• 512GB: USD 55.99 (Rs. 4,660 approx).

EVO Plus microSD

• 64GB: USD 15.99 (Rs. 1,330 approx).
• 128GB: USD 20.99 (Rs. 1,745 approx).
• 256GB: USD 31.99 (Rs. 2,660 approx).
• 512GB: USD 60.99 (Rs. 5,075 approx).

MicroSD PRO Plus

• 128GB: USD 19.99 (Rs. 1,660 approx).
• 256GB: USD 27.99 (Rs. 2,330 approx).
• 512GB: USD 49.99 (Rs. 4,160 approx).

Samsung has also confirmed that 1TB EVO Select and 1TB PRO Plus microSD card options will be available later this year.

Commenting on the launch, Jose Hernandez, Samsung's senior director of memory product marketing, said:

As the mobile and portable gaming market continues to grow, we aim to improve data transfers on these devices with our updated EVO Select and EVO Plus lines. Recognizing the demand for more storage options, such as a 1TB memory card to store digital files such as games, video footage from phones, cameras and drones, photos and creative designs, we have introduced this addition to our range. With this expansion, you can trust that you'll have plenty of room, fast speeds, and the durability to last for years to come.