- New 2021 microSD card lineup offers fast read/write speeds and Samsung’s six-proof protection
- Advanced microSD cards are ideal for a wide variety of uses, including mobile device memory expansion, 4K UHD video storage, action cameras and drones
Singapore – 27 September 2021 – Samsung Electronics Singapore announced that it will launch its new PRO Plus microSD, and a redesigned and enhanced EVO Plus microSD card starting end September. With the new line-up, Samsung aims to provide customers a comprehensive offering for day-to-day and professional storage needs with microSDs that offer lightning-fast read and write speeds[1], increased durability and a wide variety of capacity options.
The new microSD cards are ideal for expanded mobile device storage and capturing high-quality photos, 4K Ultra HD (UHD) video[2] and other content on action cameras and drones – even in extreme conditions.
Samsung’s newest microSDs offer improved six types of protection – two more than the previous generation – making them able to withstand water, extreme temperatures[3], x-ray, wear out[4], drops and magnetic impact. Offered with a 10-year limited warranty[5], the PRO Plus and EVO Plus microSDs thus enable users to store data without the worry of lack of space, while also providing confidence that the content is well protected. The PRO Plus and EVO Plus microSD cards also feature an all-new Blue Wave design that gives the cards a fresh new look.
“Consumers want a storage solution that makes it easy to save and retrieve data, while also knowing that their valuable images and video files are protected,” said Jacus Long, Director & Head, Display and Brand Memory Business, Samsung Electronics Singapore. “Samsung’s new suite of microSD offer faster speeds along with increased reliability and durability to deliver the ultra-high performance that professionals or everyday users are looking out for, especially with the advent of 4K and 8K recording that has resulted in larger file sizes.”
PRO Plus microSD cards, a new addition to Samsung’s microSD lineup, are designed for more discerning content creators, offering exceptional read and write speeds of up to 160MB/s and 120MB/s[6], respectively. The PRO Plus microSD cards will be available in 128GB, 256GB and 512GB capacities.
On the other hand, the EVO Plus microSD is designed to give casual users peace of mind by providing high reliability and stable performance for day-to-day use. It offers transfer speeds of up to 130MB/s[7], providing up to 1.3x faster sequential read speed when compared to the previous version. EVO Plus microSD card will be available in 64GB, 128GB, 256GB and 512GB capacity.
Please visit here for more information on Samsung’s microSD card offerings.
Local Availability and Pricing
The Samsung PRO Plus microSD cards will be available for purchase today and the Samsung EVO Plus microSD cards will be available from 1 October 2021 onwards at the Samsung Online Store, online and retail stores of Best Denki, Challenger, Courts, Gain City and Harvey Norman, and major consumer electronics and IT stores, as well as Popular and Sim Lim retail outlets, and Samsung Official Store in Lazada and Shopee.
| Product | Storage | Recommended Retail Price |
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Samsung PRO Plus |
512GB | $168.00 |
| 256GB | $78.00 | |
| 128GB | $45.00 | |
|
Samsung EVO Plus
|
512GB | $149.00 |
| 256GB | $65.00 | |
| 128GB | $29.90 | |
| 64GB | $16.90 |
Key Specifications
| MicroSD Card | Samsung PRO Plus | Samsung EVO Plus | ||||||
| Capacity | 512GB | 256GB | 128GB | 512GB | 256GB | 128GB | 64GB | |
| Interface | UHS-I | |||||||
| Availability | 20 September 2021 | 1 October 2021 | ||||||
| SD Standard | SDXC™ | SDXC™ | ||||||
|
Performance[8] |
Read | Up to 160 MB/s | Transfer Speed up to 130 MB/s | |||||
| Write | Up to 120 MB/s | |||||||
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Speed Class |
U3, V30, A2, Class 10 |
U3, V30, A2, Class 10 |
U1, V10, A1, Class 10 | |||||
| Certification | FCC, CE, VCCI, RCM | |||||||
| Multi Proof | Water, Temperature, X-Ray, Magnet, Drop, Wearout | |||||||
| Warranty | Limited 10-year warranty (*SD Adaptor 1 year warranty) | |||||||
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[1] The read & write speeds are based on internal tests conducted under controlled conditions. Actual speeds may vary depending upon card capacity and device compatibility. Stated performance is achieved by using microSD with Samsung readers.
[2] EVO Plus 64GB is not supported
[3] Temperature proof: operating temperatures of -25 C to 85 C; non-operating temperatures of -40 C to 85 C.
[4] Up to 10,000 swipes
[5] Please visit https://www.samsung.com/sg/support/memory-card-warranty/ for more details on warranty.
[6] Stated performance is achieved by using PRO Plus microSD cards with Samsung readers.
[7] Stated performance is achieved by using EVO Plus microSD cards with Samsung readers.
[8] Up to 160MB/s read speeds, engineered with proprietary technology to reach speeds beyond UHS-I 104MB/s, require compatible devices capable of reaching such speeds. Up to 120MB/s write speeds. Based on Samsung’s internal testing; performance may be lower depending upon host device interface, usage conditions and other factors.
