Samsung has launched its new microSD and SD card lineup. The company's latest flagship cards are called PRO Ultimate, and the microSD and SD cards in the lineup are available from 64GB to 512GB storage options. They use the UHS-I interface and can be used in various digital products, including smartphones, tablets, laptops, PCs, digital cameras, drones, and more.
PRO Ultimate-branded full-sized SD cards from Samsung are available in 64GB, 128GB, 256GB, and 512GB sizes, while microSD cards are available in 128GB, 256GB, and 512GB capacities. Samsung claims that these cards' read and write speeds reach up to 200MB/s and 130MB/s, respectively. These cards are great for 4K video recording and installing apps and games, thanks to V30 (Video Speed Class 30) and A2 (Application Performance Class 2) ratings, respectively. They are reliable for photographers, thanks to the controller's enhanced ECC (Error Correction Code) engine and multi-proof protection features.
Samsung's PRO Ultimate memory cards are also quite durable, featuring resistance from drops (up to 5 meters), magnets, shocks (1,500g), temperatures (-25°C to 85°C), water (up to 72 hours in 2 meters of depth), wearouts (up to 10,000 swipes), and X-rays. These new memory cards are 37% more power-efficient, thanks to the 55nm controller.
PRO Ultimate microSD and SD cards are available worldwide starting today and come with a 10-year limited warranty for extended peace of mind for consumers. The pricing of the new memory cards is listed below.
PRO Ultimate microSD card
- 128GB: $20.99 ($28.99 with card reader)
- 256GB: 40.99 ($48.99 with card reader)
- 512GB: $64.99 ($72.99 with card reader)
PRO Ultimate SD card
- 64GB: $18.99 ($26.99 with card reader)
- 128GB: $36.99 ($44.99 with card reader)
- 256GB: $54.99 ($62.99 with card reader)
- 512GB: $84.99 ($92.99 with card reader)
Hangu Sohn, VP of Samsung Electronics' Memory Product Business Team, said, “With the growing volume of high-resolution content generated from gadgets such as drones, action cameras, and DSLR cameras, professional creators should be able to work with large–sized content seamlessly, whether they are writing, reading or transferring their data. As creators rely on high speed and performance of the memory cards, the new Samsung PRO Ultimate significantly reinforces such needs through enhanced controller technologies and multi-proof protection features.”
