The microSD Express standard has resolved the one major problem afflicting those miniature storage cards, and that was performance. Unfortunately, with the Nintendo Switch 2 being the only device to support this standard, your encouragement to pick one of these will be limited. Fortunately, the Switch 2 was reported to have sold 10 million units, so it goes without saying that this gaming handheld is going to pick up in popularity as the months go by, and if you want to futureproof your purchase, Lexar’s ultra-fast Play PRO microSD Express cards start from only $49.99 on Amazon after a 17 percent discount.
These microSD Express cards will not be available at the same price cuts due to an ongoing shortage, making Lexar’s Play PRO lineup a golden opportunity
These high-speed microSD cards were already extremely scarce when they first launched, and the situation doesn’t appear to improve, meaning that this is the best time to upgrade to Lexar’s Play PRO microSD Express cards. The available capacities are 256GB, 512GB, and 1TB, with the lowest capacity available for $49.99, followed by $99.99 after a 17 percent discount, and lastly, the 1TB version, which will set you back by $185.99 after a 15 percent price drop.
Despite maintaining the same physical size as regular microSD cards, Lexar’s Play PRO’s biggest selling point is those ridiculously fast read and write speeds. The company states that its microSD Express cards can reach read speeds of up to 900MB/s, with write speeds of 600MB/s. Of course, it’s a no-brainer that the 1TB storage card offers the best futureproofing, but that also depends on your available budget.
For your peace of mind, Lexar offers a limited lifetime warranty on its microSD Express cards, and states that the Play PRO series is waterproof, wearproof, temperature-proof, X-ray-proof, vibration-resistant, shockproof, and drop-proof. With these levels of protection, you can rest assured that you won’t have to worry about these cards failing on you, but what you will have to worry about is availability, if you don’t act fast.
Looking at the microSD Express card shortage, we doubt that you will be able to find Lexar’s Play PRO family at the same price in about a week or two, so it is paramount that you move with haste and secure one of these.
Get the Lexar Play PRO 256GB microSD Express card from Amazon - $49.99 (17 percent off)
Get the Lexar Play PRO 512GB microSD Express card from Amazon - $99.99 (17 percent off)
Get the Lexar Play PRO 1TB microSD Express card from Amazon - $185.99 (15 percent off)
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About the author: Omar Sohail is a reporter and analyst for Wccftech's mobile section, specializing in the technology and business of the mobile industry. His expertise lies in the intricate hardware supply chain, covering developments in semiconductor manufacturing, chip lithography, and camera sensor technology.
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