microSD Express Cards

Samsung P9 Express 256GB

Why choose it

Choose the P9 Express 256GB when your handheld supports microSD Express and 256GB covers its library. Older compatible hosts fall back to UHS-I speeds. Its three-year limited warranty excludes dashcam, CCTV, surveillance and other write-intensive uses.1

Capacity
256 GB1
Works in older slots
Yes (Host interface: Transfer speeds may be limited to UHS-I speeds depending on host compatibility)1
Warranty
Three years (Workload: Warranty does not extend to dashcam, CCTV, surveillance camera and other write-intensive uses.)1

The details

Specifications

Core specifications5
Samsung P9 Express 256GB: core specifications
Capacity256 GB1
Rated sequential read speed800 MB/s (Host interface: SD Express; transfer speeds may be limited to UHS-I speeds depending on host compatibility; Test method: Maker internal testing using a PCIe test board; actual performance varies with host device, interface and usage; Tested configuration: P9 Express microSD card512GB in manufacturer performance footnote; selected256GB specification lists800 MB/s)1
Rated sequential write speed200 MB/s2
WarrantyThree years (Workload: Warranty does not extend to dashcam, CCTV, surveillance camera and other write-intensive uses.)1
BrandSamsung1
More specifications4
Samsung P9 Express 256GB: more specifications
Sizes offered256GB and 512GB2
Works in older slotsYes (Host interface: Transfer speeds may be limited to UHS-I speeds depending on host compatibility)1
PCIe interfacePCIe 3.0 single lane2
SD specificationSD 7.11
Specifications not documented (3)

Measured sequential write speed, Measured sequential read speed, Officially licensed.

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Lexar Play Pro 1TB

Lexar Play Pro 1TB

Capacity
1,000 GB3
Rated sequential read speed
900 MB/s (Host interface: Maximum speeds reached only when used with a microSD Express host device.; Test method: Speeds based on internal testing. Actual performance may vary.)4
Rated sequential write speed
600 MB/s (Host: Lexar microSD Express card reader; Host interface: Maximum speeds reached only when used with a microSD Express host device.; Test method: Speeds based on internal testing. Actual performance may vary.)4
PNY microSD Express Card 512GB

PNY microSD Express Card 512GB

Capacity
512 GB5
Rated sequential read speed
890 MB/s (Host: Requires a compatible host capable of the rated Express speeds; actual performance depends on host, settings and configuration.)5
Rated sequential write speed
810 MB/s (Host: Requires a compatible host capable of the rated Express speeds; actual performance depends on host, settings and configuration.)5

Sources

  1. www.samsung.com
  2. www.thessdreview.com
  3. americas.lexar.com
  4. resources.lexar.com
  5. www.pny.com
  6. www.bhphotovideo.com

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