Samsung EVO Select 512GB
Score: 100/100
Samsung PRO Plus 1TB
Score: 75/100Rankings
Samsung EVO Select 512 GB delivers top-tier read speeds, A2 app performance and full 4-proof ruggedness, making it a premium choice for 4K video, gaming and demanding mobile workloads.
The Samsung PRO Plus 1TB microSDXC delivers massive storage and fast UHS-I performance (180 MB/s read, 130 MB/s write) with robust six-layer protection, making it ideal for 4K video, drones and mobile gaming. Its single-year warranty and lack of UHS-II speeds keep it from being the top choice for professional, write-intensive workflows.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
512 GB | 1,024 GBbest | |
160 MB/s | 180 MB/sbest | |
90 MB/s | 130 MB/sbest | |
10 yearsbest | 1 years | |
| ↓ lower better | 0.25 gbest | 0.26 g |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Storage & Capacity(1) | ||
Capacity (GB) | 512 GB | 1024 GB |
Performance(2) | ||
Maximum Read Speed (MB/s) | 160 MB/s | 180 MB/s |
Maximum Write Speed (MB/s) | 90 MB/s | 130 MB/s |
Compatibility(1) | ||
Compatible Devices | smartphones, tablets, drones, action cameras, Nintendo Switch | Android phones, tablets, GoPro, DJI drones, DSLR/laptop via SD adapter, Nintendo Switch (not Switch 2) |
Warranty(1) | ||
Warranty Period (years) | 10 years | 1 years |
Physical(1) | ||
Weight (g) | 0.25 g | 0.26 g |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
Professional reviewers from Tom's Guide, Digital Trends and The Verge consistently commend the EVO Select for its high read speed, A2 app performance, and excellent price-to-capacity ratio, noting it's not suited for constant-write endurance scenarios.
Everyday users rate the card 4.7-4.8/5, praising fast transfers, reliable 4K recording and rugged build, with occasional complaints about write speed drops and a flimsy adapter.
“Transfers my 3GB video files in under a minute”
“Perfect for my Nintendo Switch - loads games fast”
“Used it on a beach trip - survived saltwater and sand”
Professional reviewers commend the Samsung PRO Plus 1TB for its top-tier UHS-I speeds, A2 app performance, and robust six-layer protection, calling it one of the most dependable microSD cards available, while noting the limitation to UHS-I as a drawback for high-end video production.
Everyday users consistently praise the card's reliable 4K video capture, rugged durability for travel, and fast transfer speeds, with complaints focusing on occasional device compatibility hiccups, lack of monitoring software, and the limited one-year warranty.
