In the end, the Switch 2 is the only real reason to buy a microSD Express card right now, and we can’t say for sure how different models will perform on that system just yet.

The SanDisk Extreme microSDXC 1TB model is the fastest in our guide. It can't hit its 160MB/s read speed ceiling because of the Steam Deck's limitations, but it performs better than its ...

Note: Samsung's Pro Plus and Evo Select models are not compatible with Nintendo Switch 2. The Switch 2 only supports microSD Express cards, which is significantly faster and, as a result, pricier.

The best microSD cards for the Asus ROG Ally A UHS-II microSD slot means faster downloads, but an M.2 SSD is the better value by Cameron Faulkner and Alice Jovanée Updated Jan 8, 2025, 8:44 AM PST ...

Samsung’s upcoming microSD card will offer a dramatic speed boost. The company’s 256GB SD Express microSD — the first of its kind — can read data at up to 800 MB/s, significantly faster ...

In 2005, the microSD card debuted at about one sixth the size and half the thickness of the SD card. An SD card measures 32 by 24 by 2.1 mm, while the microSD card is 15 by 11 by 1 mm.

As for the Galaxy S24 phones, they might not support microSD cards, but they have decent storage options. The base model starts at 128GB, while the Galaxy S24 Plus and S24 Ultra start at 256GB.