Best of the fall 2024 microSD cards

It’s been a while since we last updated you on the latest microSD card lineups. For 2024 there have been a number of new or updated microSD product lines, including the latest Samsung Pro Plus and the Transcend 300S series. As always, there are a variety of options and unless you know exactly what you are looking for the choices can be overwhelming. Here are some of the features and benefits of each.

Samsung Pro Plus

The Samsung Pro Plus lineup offers ultra-fast read and write speeds of up to 180MB/s and 130MB/s respectively. It’s the perfect card for capturing photos and smooth 4K video recording. This UHS-1, Class 10 compatible memory card is backed by 4-proof protection which keeps your data safe against water, temperature extremes, and other harsh conditions. The Pro Plus also gives you the freedom to play more of your favorite high-performance, intensive games on your tablet or gaming device. Each package includes a convenient SD card adapter.

SanDisk Extreme

The latest SanDisk Extreme microSDXC series offers very fast, very reliable performance that can handle 4K UHD video recording and playback with ease, as well as high-resolution photos. It has a read speed of up to 190 MB/s and a write speed of up to 130 MB/second. The card is also A2-rated, which means it is optimized for apps, providing faster app performance and load times. It’s ideal for action cameras, drones, smartphones, tablets, and game consoles that require high-performance storage. It is also waterproof, shockproof, temperature-proof, and X-ray-proof, so you can use it in harsh environments without worrying about data loss.

Transcend 300S

The Transcend 300S is a terrific microSD card that is perfect for mobile apps and handheld gaming systems. These high-performance cards are compliant with the latest A2 speed class, and boast outstanding read/write speeds for fast app launch time. Featuring read/write speeds of up to 100 MB/second and 85 MB/second, Transcend’s microSDXC 330S series meets both the UHS Video Speed Class 30 (V30) and UHS Speed Class 3 (U3) standards for 4K Ultra HD video recordings. Renowned for their reliability, Transcend’s memory cards are also tested to withstand extreme conditions. They are temperature resistant, waterproof, shock proof, X-ray proof, and static proof. Each package includes an SD card adapter.

OEMPCWORLD is proud to be an authorized reseller for Transcend. Our direct relationship with them means you can expect top-notch support from them for their complete flash memory lineup. Unlike many of the more well-known consumer-focused brands, Transcend offers a fixed bill-of-materials on nearly all of their product lineup. Transcend also has the widest selection of Industrial-Grade flash products. If you haven’t considered Transcend let’s talk about how your project can benefit from all they have to offer.

SanDisk Ultra

The SanDisk Ultra is a more affordable microSDXC card that still offers great performance for everyday use. Ideal for Android tablets and phones, it has a read speed of up to 150 MB/s. With its U1 speed rating, it can sustain a minimum video capture rate of 10 MB/s. The SanDisk Ultra is a good solution for casual photography, video recording, music streaming, as well as app storage on smartphones, tablets, cameras, and laptops. It is also waterproof, shockproof, temperature-proof, and X-ray-proof, so you can use it with confidence wherever your travels take you.

We hope that our fall 2024 update on the microSD card marketplace was helpful. OEMPCWORLD stocks microSD cards for every budget and requirement, and our staff has decades of market experience. You can always contact us if you have questions about any of these cards or alternatives.

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