Lexar, a leading provider of flash storage solutions, recently introduced two new microSD card models: the PLAY PRO microSD Express card and an improved version of the PLAY microSD UHS-I card. These new additions are aimed specifically at gamers and technology enthusiasts who require high speeds and large storage capacities.
Key features:
PLAY PRO microSD Express card:
- Read speed: up to 900 MB/s
- Write speed: up to 600 MB/s
- Available in capacities up to 1 TB
- Backwards compatible with UHS-I and UHS-II host devices
PLAY microSD UHS-I card (improved version):
- Read speed: up to 205 MB/s¹
- Write speed: up to 140 MB/s¹
- Improved app performance by upgrading from A1 to A2
PLAY PRO microSD Express card: top speed for demanding gamers
The PLAY PRO microSD Express card utilizes the latest PCIe and NVMe interfaces to achieve read speeds of up to 900MB/s and write speeds of up to 600MB/s. These speeds allow gamers to load and save games and other large files in record time. With a maximum capacity of 1 TB, the card offers enough space for extensive game libraries and high-resolution media content.
Another highlight is the backward compatibility with UHS-I and UHS-II host devices, which means that users can also use the card in older devices, albeit with the corresponding speed limitations of these standards. Ideal as a memory expansion for the Nintendo Switch 2.
Improved PLAY microSD UHS-I card: Faster loading and improved app performance
The updated PLAY microSD UHS-I card now offers an increased read speed of up to 205 MB/s and a write speed of up to 140 MB/s. These improvements result in faster download and loading times, which is particularly beneficial for mobile gamers.
In addition, app performance has been improved by upgrading from A1 to A2 classification. This enables faster data processing and optimizes the performance of applications installed on the memory card.
Robust design for mobile use
Both cards have been designed for intensive mobile use and offer a range of protection features. They are IPX7-certified and are therefore waterproof, temperature-resistant, X-ray-proof, vibration-resistant, anti-magnetic, shock-proof and drop-proof. These features ensure high durability and reliability, even under demanding conditions.
Availability and prices
The PLAY PRO microSD Express card and the improved PLAY microSD UHS-I card are now available from Amazon. Prices vary depending on storage capacity and retailer. For up-to-date information on prices and availability, we recommend visiting the product pages on Amazon.
