Best microSD card to buy for 8K video, smartphones & even Nintendo Switch
A microSD is one of the most convenient accessories for anyone who uses multiple electronic devices. They are especially useful when you travel because you can use them to transfer files between your phone, camera and drone within seconds. The best microSD cards keep your data, photos, videos, movies and documents safe and accessible.
Some of the biggest advantages of a microSD card are:
Portability – MicroSD cards are extremely small and lightweight. You can even fit multiple microSD cards in any pocket or pouch.
Versatility – A microSD card can be used in a wide range of devices, including smartphones, dashcams, action cameras and even laptops.
Adaptability – You can use a microSD card with an adaptor to access its data in an even wider range of devices.
Durability – The best microSD cards are designed to resist shock, water and extreme temperatures without compromising data.
Ease-of-use – With just a simple push into a slot, your microSD card is up and running, no setup required.
Cost – Despite this list of amazing capabilities, even the best microSD cards are reasonably affordable and much more cost-effective than upgrading your PC’s internal memory.
How to choose the best microSD card
For the best results and to get the most out of your microSD card, you have to match its specs to your needs. Step-by-step, here are the 7 factors to consider to get the best microSD card.
Capacity – 1TB microSD cards are already commonly available and are relatively affordable at about S$150. You can get a 32GB microSD card for around just S$10. Before you buy, check that your device can handle the capacity of the microSD card.
Speed Class – Class 2, 4, 6 and 10 refer to the write speed of the card in MB/s. Faster UHS cards are graded U1 and U3, and write at a minimum of 10MB/s and 30MB/s respectively. Video Speed Class cards are rated V6, V10, V30, V60 and V90 where the digits again refer to the minimum write speed of the card in MB/s. A faster write speed allows you to capture video without dropped frames. V30-rated cards easily capture video in 8K but you will need a V60- or V90-rated card for 8K video.
UHS Class – Ranging from UHS-I to UHS-III, UHS Class is displayed as the corresponding Roman numeral, I to III with the latter being the fastest of the trio.
Application Performance Class: Written as A1, A2, etc., App Class tells you how well Android apps installed on the microSD card will be read by your smartphone. A2 is superior.
Read/Write Speed – This is how quickly the card can extract and deliver information to the device it is in. Higher speed means better performance and reliability.
Brand – Even if you don’t buy one of the microSD cards we recommend, the worst asking-for-trouble mistake you can make is to buy a no-name, ultra-cheap one. I have seen too many people complaining about their photos, videos and documents disappearing overnight. Please don’t join them!
Warranty – One of the other advantages of buying a reputable brand of microSD cards is that they are backed by a warranty. Some manufacturers offer a lifetime warranty on their microSD cards.
Best microSD card in Singapore
In choosing which models to include on our list of best microSD cards in Singapore, we used the criteria listed above, as well as price.
Samsung PRO Ultimate
Capacity (GB): 128, 256, 512
Read, Write Speed (MB/s): 200, 130
Speed class: V30
UHS Class: I
App Performance Class: A2
Warranty (years): 10-year limited
Special features: 6 multi-proof protection, waterproof
Buy now from S$30 on Samsung Lazada
Samsung PRO Plus
Capacity (GB): : 128, 256, 512
Read, Write Speed (MB/s): 180, 130
Speed class: V30
UHS Class: I
App Performance Class: A2
Warranty (years): 10-year limited
Special features: 6 multi-proof protection
Buy now from S$22 on Samsung Lazada
Sandisk Extreme PRO
Capacity (GB): 32, 64, 128, 256, 400, 512, 1024 (1TB)
Read, Write Speed (MB/s): 200, 140
Speed class: V30
UHS Class: I
App Performance Class: A2
Warranty (years): Lifetime
Special features: Shockproof, temperature-proof, waterproof and X-ray-proof
Buy now from S$75 on Lazada Shopee
LEXAR Professional 1066x
Capacity (GB): 64, 128, 256, 512, 1024 (1TB)
Read, Write Speed (MB/s): 160, 120
Speed class: V30
UHS Class: I
App Performance Class: A2
Warranty (years): 10
Special features: Shockproof, vibration-proof, waterproof and X-ray-proof
Buy now from S$74.50 on Lazada
Kingston Canvas Go! Plus
Capacity (GB): 64, 128, 256
Read, Write Speed (MB/s): 170, 90
Speed class: V30
UHS Class: I
App Performance Class: A2
Warranty (years): Lifetime
Special features: Shockproof, temperature-proof, vibration-proof, waterproof and X-ray-proof
Buy now from S$29 on Lazada
SanDisk Ultra
Capacity (GB): 32, 64, 128, 256, 512, 1024 (1TB)
Read, Write Speed (MB/s): 150, 140
UHS Class: I
App Performance Class: A1
Warranty (years): 10 years
Special features: SanDisk Memory Zone included
Buy now from S$12.50 on Lazada Shopee
Silicon Power Superior PRO
Capacity (GB): 64, 128
Read, Write Speed (MB/s): 290, 160
Speed class: V90
UHS Class: II
Warranty (years): 3
Special features: Temperature-proof, dustproof, waterproof, X-ray-proof, automatic error correction code (ECC)
Buy now from S$39 on Lazada
LEXAR 633x
Capacity (GB): 32, 64, 128, 256
Read, Write Speed (MB/s): 100, 70
Speed class: V30
UHS Class: I
App Performance Class: A2
Warranty (years): 10
Buy now from S$17.50 on Lazada
GIGASTONE 256GB
Capacity (GB): 256
Read, Write Speed (MB/s): 100, 60
Speed class: V30
UHS Class: I
Warranty (years): 5
Special features: Shockproof, temperature-proof, waterproof and X-ray-proof
Buy now from S$23 on Lazada
SanDisk microSDXC Card for Nintendo Switch
Capacity (GB): 128, 256
Read, Write Speed (MB/s): 100, 90
Speed class: V30
UHS Class: I
Warranty (years): Lifetime
Special features: Temperature-proof, custom-built for all Nintendo Switch systems
Buy now from S$30 on Lazada Shopee
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