New SD Express 8.0 cards double the speed of today's fastest microSDs
1.6GB/s read speeds come as Switch 2 pushes next-gen memory demand
Rarely used microSD Express cards sell out in Japan after Switch 2 unveiling
Nintendo Switch 2 requires microSD Express, which only SanDisk and Lexar currently offer
Bottom line: The SD Express standard for memory cards initially debuted in 2018 but has seen virtually no use because most devices don't meet its bandwidth specifications. The Nintendo Switch 2 might be the first widely available product that requires microSD Express, and its unveiling has already sparked a substantial sales spike for the format.
Lexar's new SD 8.0 card is fast, but no devices fully support it
A dead format? Some believe so
Lexar unveils the world's first SD cards made of 316 stainless steel
They carry an IP68 rating, too
Western Digital is working on 900MB/s and 2TB SD cards, set to launch later this year
WD unveils its first SD Express cards, following Samsung
Hold up to 20 memory cards in one 300MB/s reader
Stores multiple SD, microSD, and nano-SIM cards in a durable case designed for the outdoors
Samsung unveils SD Express microSD cards reaching 800MB/s
Samsung also finally reveals its first 1TB microSD card
microSD and SD Card Buying Guide: Speed Classes & What to Buy
Portable flash memory has never been more versatile, and you will be pleasantly surprised by the widespread availability of high-speed, large-capacity microSD and SD cards these days. In this guide, we explain all the speed classes, plus give you handy buying recommendations.
Samsung unveils Pro Ultimate SD & microSD cards with 200 MB/s read speeds
Aimed at professional content creators
Asus confirms ROG Ally SD card reader problems are caused by device overheating
Owners can send the handheld to Asus for repairs while waiting for a fan fix
5 Ways to Connect Your Old Storage Devices to a New PC
If you're upgrading to a new computer, laptop or desktop, a modern PC may not support your old storage devices. This guide will give you options to connect your old storage drives to a new computer.
Samsung reveals its latest microSD and SD cards, now faster and more durable
One for pros, one for casual users
Samsung launches new Pro Plus and Evo Plus lineup of SD cards for content creators
All models are backed by an impressive 10-year warranty
Only the Pro version of the Note 10 will have an SD slot, both models missing headphone jack
Not giving the people what they want
MicroSD Express allows for "removable SSD" levels of performance
Speeds top out at 985MB/s
microSD Card Buying Guide: Classes, Speeds & What to Buy
If it's been a while since you've bought portable flash memory, you might be surprised by the broad availability and affordability of high speed, high capacity microSD cards. Commonly used to expand the storage in devices ranging from smartphones to drones, microSD cards are becoming more frequently purchased than any other SD form factors, although full sized cards remain popular among digital camera owners.
SD Express combines PCIe and NVMe for nearly 1GB/s transfer rates
SATA SSDs just gained some unexpected competition
Samsung's new Pro Endurance SD card can record 43,800 hours of video
The perfect card for your dash cam?
Integral Memory's record-breaking 512GB microSD card arrives next month
For those who can never have too much space