Samsung Pro Plus U3 A2 V30 microSD XC Memory Card w/ Reader
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Our take on the Samsung Pro Plus U3 A2 V30 microSD XC Memory Card w/ Reader
The Samsung Pro Plus is a microSDXC card rated U3, A2 and V30, sold here with a USB card reader. That combination targets people who shoot 4K video or run apps and games from a card: U3 and V30 cover sustained 4K recording, and A2 speeds up random reads and writes for app data. Samsung rates the line for demanding use, with protection against water, temperature extremes, X-rays and magnets. It sits above Samsung's Evo Select line and competes with SanDisk Extreme and Lexar Professional cards on speed ratings rather than on extras.
- U3 and V30 ratings suit 4K video capture
- A2 rating helps app and game load times
- Bundled USB reader lets you offload footage without a card slot
- Samsung rates it for water, temperature, X-ray and magnetic resistance
- Backed by a long Samsung limited warranty
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What reviewers say
Owners of the Pro Plus line generally report it works as rated in phones, action cameras and the Switch, with real 4K recording holding up. Complaints center on write speed falling short of the headline read figure and on fakes sold outside reputable channels.
- SpeedMixedReads are fast, but owners note sustained writes are slower than the headline read rating.
- ReliabilityPraisedUsers report the card holds up through 4K recording and repeated use in cameras and phones.
- ReaderPraisedThe included USB reader is seen as handy for offloading footage to a computer.
Questions and answers
- Is this card good for 4K video?
- Yes. The U3 and V30 ratings cover the sustained write speed 4K recording needs in phones, action cameras and drones.
- What does A2 mean?
- A2 is an app performance rating for random read and write speed. It speeds up apps and games stored on the card, but only on devices that support the standard.
- Does it come with an SD adapter?
- The bundle includes a USB card reader, not a full-size SD adapter. You need a reader or slot that takes microSD directly.
- Will it work in a Nintendo Switch?
- Yes. The Switch takes microSDXC cards, and the A2 rating helps game load times.
- How does it compare with the Evo Select?
- The Pro Plus has higher speed ratings and better endurance for continuous 4K recording. The Evo Select is the cheaper line for lighter use.
- Is the card water and shock resistant?
- Samsung rates it for water, temperature, X-ray and magnetic resistance, so it tolerates typical camera and phone use.
