Samsung EVO Select 256GB
Score: 80/100
Samsung Evo Plus 128GB
Score: 76/100Rankings
The Samsung EVO Select 256 GB microSDXC offers high capacity and fast UHS-I performance, backed by six-proof durability and an IPX7 waterproof rating. Its main trade-off is a modest warranty period and potential speed drops on older devices. Ideal for Android phones, tablets and cameras where large storage and ruggedness are needed.
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 | | |
|---|---|---|
256 GBbest | 128 GB | |
160 MB/sbest | 160 MB/sbest | |
90 MB/sbest | 30 MB/s | |
| ↓ lower better | 13.6 gbest | 20 g |
1 yearsbest | — | |
| ↓ lower better | — | 1 mmbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Storage(1) | ||
Capacity (GB) | 256 GB | 128 GB |
Performance(3) | ||
Write Speed (MB/s) | 90 MB/s | 30 MB/s |
Speed Class | Class 10 | U3 |
UHS Speed Class | U3 | UHS-I |
Design(2) | ||
Form Factor | microSD | microSDXC |
Weight (g) | 13.6 g | 20 g |
General(1) | ||
Certifications | FCC, CE, VCCI, RCM | CE, FCC, VCCI, RCM |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
Professional reviewers commend the EVO Select for its large capacity, solid real-world read/write speeds, and comprehensive durability, positioning it as a value-focused alternative to premium cards, though they caution that performance can be device-dependent and note its absence from Samsung's PRO lineup.
Everyday consumers consistently highlight the card's reliable speed for 4K video and photo storage, its rugged six-proof design, and the convenience of the included SD adapter, while occasional complaints focus on speed variability across different devices.
“huge capacity and impressive speed”
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.
