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LEXAR Play Pro 512GB microSDXC Express Card

LEXAR Play Pro 512GB microSDXC Express Card

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$249.99at Best BuyChecked Nov 8

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  • Last seen at $249.99 at Best Buy on Nov 8.

Our take on the LEXAR Play Pro 512GB microSDXC Express Card

The Lexar Play Pro is a 512GB microSD Express card built for devices that support the SD Express interface, such as the Nintendo Switch 2. It reads up to 900 MB/s and writes up to 600 MB/s, far beyond what UHS-I cards reach. It is rated V30 and U3 for sustained video recording. Buyers with ordinary microSD slots get no benefit from the extra speed, so check your device supports microSD Express before choosing it.

Best forNintendo Switch 2 ownersHandheld and portable gaming devices with microSD Express slotsShooting 4K video on Express-compatible camerasLarge game and media libraries that need fast load times
Pros
  • Very fast read and write speeds for a microSD card
  • 512GB holds a large game or media library
  • V30 and U3 rating suits 4K video capture
  • Fits microSD Express slots in newer handhelds
Cons
  • Only reaches its speed in microSD Express devices
  • Costs more than equivalent UHS-I cards
  • Older phones, cameras and consoles cannot use the Express interface

LEXAR Play Pro 512GB microSDXC Express Card prices at every store

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LEXAR Play Pro 512GB microSDXC Express Card price history

$249.99$249.99
Nov 8Nov 9

Lowest price we've seen: $249.99 on Nov 8 at Best Buy. Tracked across 1 store since Nov 8.

What reviewers say

Owners of microSD Express devices praise the fast load and transfer speeds and the large capacity. Many note it is overkill and poor value for devices that only take standard microSD.

What people mention
  • SpeedPraisedOwners report noticeably faster loads and transfers than standard microSD cards.
  • CompatibilityMixedIt only performs at full speed in microSD Express slots, which limits which devices can use it.
  • CapacityPraisedThe 512GB size is seen as roomy enough for a large game library.
  • ValueCriticisedBuyers say it costs much more than UHS-I cards of the same capacity.

Specifications

SD Type
microSD, microSDXCSource
Video Speed Class
V30Source
Memory Size
512 GBSource
Write Speed (MB/s)
600Source

Questions and answers

Does this work in a regular microSD slot?
It fits physically, but it only runs at Express speeds in a microSD Express slot. In older devices it falls back to slower UHS speeds.
Is it compatible with the Nintendo Switch 2?
Yes. The Switch 2 uses microSD Express, and this card is built for that interface.
Is 512GB enough for a game library?
For most players, yes. It holds a large number of modern games, though very large titles add up quickly.
Can I record 4K video with it?
Yes. The V30 and U3 ratings cover sustained 4K recording in compatible cameras.
How fast is it compared with a UHS-I card?
Reads reach up to 900 MB/s and writes up to 600 MB/s, several times the ceiling of UHS-I cards, but only in Express devices.
Where is the LEXAR Play Pro 512GB microSDXC Express Card cheapest?
At Best Buy, for $249.99, as of our latest check.

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UHS Interface
UHS-I, UHS-IISource
UHS Speed Class
U3Source
Read Speed (MB/s)
900Source