Silicon Power (SP) is proud to announce the launch of the Inspire microSDXC card, a powerful new memory solution tailored for content creation, 4K video production, and handheld gaming. With blazing fast read speeds up to 170 MB/s and write speeds up to 160 MB/s, the Inspire card offers the speed, reliability, and versatility that today's creators and gamers demand.

Built for Speed, Ready for Action
Designed with UHS-I U3 and V30 video speed ratings, the Inspire card is ideal for applications that demand high-speed data processing—from capturing ultra-high-definition 4K video on drones and action cameras to supporting mobile gaming and professional content creation on portable game consoles and Android devices. With capacity options of 128 GB, 256 GB, and 512 GB, users can choose the perfect fit for their storage needs. For power users who require even more storage, a 1 TB option is slated for release in Q2 of this year.

Patriot, a leading manufacturer of high-performance gaming memory modules, SSDs, flash memory, and gaming peripherals, has introduced its latest creation under the Viper Gaming brand - the Viper Gaming Series V30 A2 microSD card. This top-tier storage solution is specifically designed for gamers, offering capacities ranging from128GB to an impressive 1 TB. With cutting-edge technology, it delivers exceptional read and write speeds, allowing gamers to effortlessly store high-definition screenshots, 4K gameplay videos, and extensive game libraries, all while experiencing unparalleled performance without storage limitations.

The Viper Gaming Series V30 A2 microSD card is built on advanced U3, Class 10, A2, V30, and UHS-I technology standards, offering read speeds of up to 100 MB/s and write speeds of up to 90 MB/s. Whether loading massive AAA games or running high-performance applications, this microSD card ensures a smooth and responsive user experience. Its compact size makes it perfect for expanding game libraries on the go and is compatible with handheld devices like the Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck, ROG Ally, smartphones, and tablets, enhancing gaming performance anywhere, anytime.

Samsung Electronics America, the leader in advanced memory technology, today introduced the latest iteration of its EVO Select and EVO Plus microSD cards, designed for mobile devices and handheld gaming consoles. The Samsung EVO Select and EVO Plus microSD cards boast increased transfer speeds of up to 160 MB/s, a 23% increase over their predecessors. They offer a turnkey way for everyday users and gamers to add storage space to their devices for content like games, files, photos, and videos.

"With the mobile and handheld gaming market on the rise, we sought to make data transfers on those devices even faster with these updated EVO Select and EVO Plus lines," said Jose Hernandez, Senior Director of Memory Product Marketing at Samsung. "We also heard the need for more space options like a 1 TB memory card for digital files like games, video footage from phones, cameras and drones, photos, and creative designs. With this addition to the lineup, you can be confident you'll have plenty of space, fast speeds and the durability needed to last for years to come."

KIOXIA today released the maximum possible storage capacity for the microSDXC standard of 2 TB, with the release of the Exceria Plus G2 microSDXC 2 TB model. It is also the highest data storage density among any storage device by physical volume. To pull this off, KIOXIA innovated a NAND flash device that stacks sixteen 1 terabit (128 GB) layers, with a Z-height for the package being just 0.8 mm. The card meets UHS Class 3. application class A1, and video class V30, which means an assured write speed of at least 30 MB/s. The company claims maximum sequential read speeds of 100 MB/s, with 90 MB/s maximum write speeds. KIOXIA has initially released the card in its home market of Japan, and hopes to release it in other markets soon.

Samsung Electronics America, the leader in advanced memory technology, today unveiled upgrades to its PRO Plus memory cards, designed for professional and enthusiast photographers, videographers, and content creators. The Samsung PRO Plus microSD and full-size SD cards boast increased read and write speeds of up to 180 MB/s and 130 MB/s, a 12 percent and 8 percent increase, respectively, over their predecessors.

Optimized for professional use, the new PRO Plus microSD and SD cards allow users to seamlessly capture 4K ultra-high definition (UHD) and Full HD (FHD) videos and photos. The cards also support a video speed class rating of V30, enabling professionals to quickly move large video files while editing. Available in capacities up to 512 GB, Samsung memory cards provide ample storage for up to 207,159 4K UHD photos or 30 hours of 4K UHD video.[1] Professionals need memory cards that make it easy to save and retrieve data, while also safeguarding their valuable images and video files. With the additional Samsung Card Reader supporting USB 3.0 and providing backward compatibility with USB 2.0, consumers can use Samsung memory cards on any device with a USB port.

Silicon Power releases the new High Endurance microSDXC UHS-I card, a reliable memory card that was designed to keep working around the clock in professional and home surveillance cameras, dash cameras, body cameras, and more. This card is compliant with the speed specifications of UHS-I and V30 to ensure it doesn't miss a beat - expected or unexpected. And, when you need to review the footage, play it back in crisp and stunningly clear 4K Ultra HD.

With read speeds up to 100 MB/s, you can transfer or back-up footage quickly and begin a new set of recording in a snap. Write speeds up to 80 MB/s give this card the ability to handle write-intensive applications such as non-stop recording with ease.

Lexar at the 2023 International CES showed off the Fly series of microSDXC cards optimized for small camera drone applications. These cards come with a wider temperature-range, are optimized for low power, and meet SD V30 class (at least 30 MB/s of stable write speeds), making them capable of 4K UHD @ 30 Hz video recording. The Play series of microSDXC cards are optimized for high read performance, and targets handheld game consoles, offering up to 150 MB/s reads, and capacities of up to 1 TB. The cards come in sizes of 64 GB, 128 GB, and 256 GB. Elsewhere in the Lexar booth, we come across their fastest CFexpress cards for DLSRs and high-performance video cameras.

The new Lexar Professional series CFexpress type-A cards come in capacities of up to 320 GB, with transfer rates of up to 900 MB/s and 400 MB/s guaranteed write-speeds. The larger CFexpress type-B cards can be as large as 2 TB in size, with transfer-speeds of up to 1900 MB/s and 400 MB/s guaranteed writes (the 400 MB/s figure is an arbitrary industry standard to ensure a particular format of video recording doesn't run into media-write errors). The more premium Lexar Professional Gold series are being targeted at 8K RAW video recording rigs (the latest crop of ARRI and Red cameras), supporting XQD, 1900 MB/s max reads, and 1500 MB/s max writes. Both the type-A and type-B formats come in capacities of up to 2 TB.

KIOXIA America, Inc. today announced the addition of a high-capacity 512 gigabyte (GB) product to its lineup of EXCERIA HIGH ENDURANCE microSD memory cards. The new 512 GB product delivers sufficient performance and endurance in continuous high-resolution 4K video recordings of dashboard and surveillance cameras.

As the evolution of dashboard cameras continues, with new features such as high-resolution recordings, multiple cameras and parking surveillance being added, the amount of recorded data is steadily increasing. The new KIOXIA 512 GB EXCERIA HIGH ENDURANCE microSDXC UHS-I memory card is designed for the extended recording time required by dashboard cameras, and is capable of up to 17,000 hours of cumulative use and up to 10 hours and 29 minutes of continuous 4K video (3840x2160 pixels, 100 megabits per second) recording. With a read speed of up to 100 megabytes per second (MB/s) and write speed of up to 85 MB/s, the new 512 GB card supports the UHS Speed Class 3 (U3) and Video Speed Class 30 (V30) specifications, making it suitable for 4K video recording.

Kingston Digital, Inc., the Flash memory affiliate of Kingston Technology Company, Inc., a world leader in memory products and technology solutions, announced today a 256 GB capacity addition to its 'Canvas' React Flash memory microSD card line. With the new capacity consumers will now have a complete range from 32 GB to 256 GB to fit their storage and performance needs.

Kingston's Canvas React line of microSD cards are designed to be the solution shooters need when capturing photos continuously in burst mode or stunning 4K video where the action does not stop. It gives users the flexibility to experience more and worry less about running out of space on their device. The cards are designed to deliver the speed, capacity, and durability needed for life's memories, even in the most extreme conditions. With Class 10 UHS-I U3 speeds up to 100 MB/s read and 80 MB/s write, users have the freedom to capture adventures in full HD or record in 4K on their DSLR, mirrorless camera or premium smartphone.

Toshiba Memory Europe GmbH has announced three new additions to the EXCERIA family of microSDXC cards, named M303. With capacities of up to 256GB, maximum read/write speeds of 98MB/s and 65MB/s respectively, as well as a new Video Speed Class 30 (V30), the M303 allows users to record and store 4K Ultra HD content.

The M303's speed rating supports 4K Ultra HD video recording; a prerequisite for the latest action cameras, video recorders and drones. Smartphones compatible with microSDXC specification will benefit from the M303's ability to write high-resolution videos and images at high speed. Rated with Video Speed Class 30 (V30), the M303 provides a minimum data transfer rate of 30 MB/s with a recommended UHS device under the conditions regulated by SD association.

"The Exon v30 is a further step in Ozone Gaming's contribution to the world of eSports, and the technology and design invested in this mouse makes it a tool that could be decisive in moments when games are won." says Rafael Borrego, Product Developer of the Ozone brand. PixArt's powerful and intuitive software combined with ergonomic design and the most cutting-edge technological features signal the arrival of the Exon V30.

Optical precision
The international brand of manufacturing, distribution and sales, Ozone Gaming, presents its latest offering in the gaming sector, Exon v30, the mouse that all gamers, both amateurs and professionals, have been waiting for. Among its many features a high resolution optical sensor (PixArt PMW 3325) and Omron switches in its main buttons stand out.