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Samsung Launches New 1TB microSD Storage Cards

Samsung revealed two new models of their microSD line of storage drives, as we have a pair of 1TB options for games and creators

Samsung has released a brand new pair of microSD cards this week that gamers will be thrilled to see as they have new 1TB storage designs. The team showed off the new PRO Plus and EVO Select designs, offering 1TB of storage each in different options and price points, giving gamers and content creators more storage to work with. This is basically a much-needed option for those of us with portable gaming devices, especially the Nintendo Switch, as we need more game storage and memory options. We have more details from the company about both of them here, as the PRO Plus is going for $120 and the EVO Select for $100.

Samsung PRO Plus & EVO Select

The increased storage size of the PRO Plus and EEVO Select gives users high-capacity storage options entering the TB capacity range that is mainly used in SSD devices. With 1TB of storage, users can store more than 400K 4K UHD (2.3MB) images or more than 45 console games (20GB). The enhanced capacity of the PRO Plus and EVO Select unlock new possibilities for everyday devices on the go, such as smartphones, action cameras, drones, and handheld game consoles. The PRO Plus and EVO Select offer a range of storage options, including 128-gigabyte (GB), 256GB, 512GB, and 1TB. The EVO Select also has a 64GB option.

The PRO Plus allows users storing large amounts of high-quality content to experience excellent performance for a seamless creative workflow. It promises exceptional efficiency and solid reliability with its storage options from 128GB to 1TB, offering sequential read speeds of up to 180 megabytes-per-second (MB/s) coupled with sequential write speeds of up to 130MB/s. For fast loading and multitasking, the PRO Plus has UHS Speed Class 3 (U3) and Video Speed Class 30 (V30) for 4K UHD Video with A2 App Performance, allowing users to worry less about storing and organizing their content and focus on creating. For daily use, storing data on devices can be enhanced with the EVO Select with transfer speeds of up to 160MB/s. It also boasts a UHS Speed Class 3 (U3) and Video Speed Class 30 (V30) for 4K UHD video with A2 app Performance so users can experience seamless loading and multitasking. The 64GB EVO Select model has varying specifications with UHS Speed Class 1 (U1), Video Speed Class 10 (V10) and A1 App Performance.

Samsung's PRO Plus and EVO Select 1TB microSD cards show improved power efficiency with its controller based on 28-nanometer (nm) process technology, compared to company's previous lineup with a 55nm one. This allows users to make the most out of their device's battery life with Samsung's 1TB card. With an Error Correction Code (ECC)'s Low Density Parity Check (LDPC) code 2-kilobyte (KB) engine, the PRO Plus and EVO Select 1TB cards offer enhanced durability for a higher volume of write-and-erase cycles, ensuring safer data storage over extended periods.

The PRO Plus and EVO Select are ultra-durable and have undergone comprehensive testing, achieving high-reliability ratings in six areas. Tested extensively under harsh conditions, the PRO Plus and EVO Select are designed to withstand challenging environments and can withstand water, high temperatures, X-rays and magnetic field. For creators venturing into challenging conditions, the PRO Plus and EVO Select have demonstrated durability through extensive testing and are drop-proof and resistant to wear-out.

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