Samsung Evo Plus 128GB
Score: 76/100
Samsung PRO Ultimate 128GB
Score: 88/100Rankings
The Samsung PRO Ultimate 128 GB microSDXC provides industry-leading read/write speeds and rugged waterproof/shock protection, making it perfect for demanding 4K video and high-performance mobile gaming. Its trade-off is a premium price and limited capacity relative to larger-capacity cards. Best for content creators, videographers and gamers who need the fastest storage available.
The Samsung EVO Plus 128GB microSDXC offers high read speeds up to 160 MB/s and rugged four-proof durability, making it ideal for 4K video and app storage. Its write speed is limited to a minimum 30 MB/s and performance is capped by UHS-I, which may lag behind newer UHS-II cards. Best suited for mobile users needing reliable, durable storage on UHS-I devices.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
128 GBbest | 128 GBbest | |
160 MB/s | 200 MB/sbest | |
30 MB/s | 130 MB/sbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 20 g | 0.25 gbest |
— | 10 yearsbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 1 mmbest | 1 mmbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Performance(4) | ||
Read Speed (MB/s) | 160 MB/s | 200 MB/s |
Write Speed (MB/s) | 30 MB/s | 130 MB/s |
Speed Class | U3 | Class 10 |
UHS Speed Class | UHS-I | U3 |
Design(2) | ||
Form Factor | microSDXC | microSD |
Weight (g) | 20 g | 0.25 g |
General(1) | ||
Certifications | CE, FCC, VCCI, RCM | CE (UKCA), FCC, VCCI, RCM |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
Professional reviewers describe the Samsung EVO Plus as a solid, high-performance microSD line with robust four-proof durability, U3/V30/A2 ratings and read speeds up to 160 MB/s, making it ideal for 4K recording. However, they note that its performance scales with capacity and that it is limited to UHS-I, so it cannot match the write speeds of UHS-II cards.
Everyday users consistently praise the card for seamless 4K video capture, fast file transfers and its rugged, reliable construction, while occasional complaints focus on reduced speeds when paired with non-UHS-I devices or slower write performance during large data transfers.
Professional reviewers note the card's industry-leading read/write speeds and its classification as Samsung's 'world's No.1 flash memory', emphasizing its suitability for demanding 4K video and high-performance mobile applications.
