Samsung 512GB Evo Select U3 MicroSD Card
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Our take on the Samsung 512GB Evo Select U3 MicroSD Card
The Samsung Evo Select is a UHS-I microSD card rated U3, Class 10 and A2, aimed at phones, tablets, action cameras, drones and the Nintendo Switch. Its A2 rating means faster app and game loading than plain Class 10 cards, and Samsung rates it for up to 130 MB/s sequential reads. It sits above budget no-name cards on endurance and warranty but below UHS-II and V60/V90 cards, which are the ones to pick for 4K/8K recording on high-bitrate cameras. Buyers generally treat it as a dependable everyday card rather than a pro video card.
- U3 and A2 ratings for smooth app and game loading
- Up to 130 MB/s sequential read speed
- Samsung brand with a solid reliability record
- Works across phones, cameras and the Switch
- Full-size SD adapter included in most packs
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What reviewers say
Owners of the Evo Select line generally report it works reliably in Switch consoles, phones and cameras, with read speeds close to Samsung's claims. Complaints center on write speed being much lower than read speed and on rare early failures.
- ReliabilityPraisedOwners say the card holds up over months of use in consoles, phones and cameras.
- Read speedPraisedSequential reads come close to the advertised 130 MB/s in card readers.
- Write speedCriticisedWrites are much slower than reads, which shows on big file transfers.
Questions and answers
- Is this card good for a Nintendo Switch?
- Yes. The A2 rating and fast reads make game loading and downloads smooth, and 512GB holds a large library. It is one of the common picks for Switch storage.
- Can it record 4K video?
- It handles casual 4K clips from phones and action cameras. It is UHS-I with a U3 rating, so it is not the right card for sustained high-bitrate 4K or 8K on a mirrorless camera.
- How fast is it really?
- Samsung rates sequential reads up to 130 MB/s. Writes are considerably slower, so expect long waits when copying large files onto the card.
- Does it come with an SD adapter?
- Most retail packs of the Evo Select include a full-size SD adapter so the card fits laptops and SD slots. Check the pack contents before buying if you need one.
- Will it work in a phone or tablet?
- Yes, it is a standard microSDXC card and works in devices that accept microSDXC. Very old devices limited to microSDHC may not read 512GB cards.
- How does it compare with the Evo Plus?
- Both are UHS-I U3 A2 cards with similar read speeds. The Evo Select is typically sold in multi-packs and with an adapter, while the Evo Plus is the single-card line; performance is close.
