The 1TB PRO Plus and 1TB EVO Plus, two new microSD cards that boast enhanced performance and high capacity thanks to their adoption of eighth-generation V-NAND (V8) technology, will be available in July 2024, Samsung has announced. Both of these cards, which feature speeds of up to 180 MB/s, are sold with a 10-year limited warranty.
Pricing and availability:
- 1TB PRO Plus ($153.99)
- 1TB EVO Plus ($131.99)
- Available worldwide July 2024
Samsung writes:
- “The PRO Plus and EVO Plus offer a range of storage options including 128-gigabyte (GB), 256GB, 512GB and 1TB. The EVO Plus also has a 64GB option.”
- “[The PRO Plus] 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.”
- “…the PRO Plus has UHS Speed Class 3 (U3) and Video Speed Class 30 (V30) for 4K UHD Video with A2 App Performance.”
- “…the EVO Plus with transfer speeds of up to 160MB/s…also boasts a UHS Speed Class 3 (U3) and Video Speed Class 30 (V30) for 4K UHD video with A24 App Performance…”
- “…a controller based on 28-nanometer (nm) process technology, compared to company’s previous lineup with a 55nm one…allows users to make the most out of their device’s battery life with Samsung’s 1TB card.”
Full specifications:
Samsung added:
The PRO Plus and EVO Plus 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 Plus 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 Plus have demonstrated durability through extensive testing and are drop-proof and resistant to wear-out.