SanDisk Adds New High-Capacity Solutions to Memory Card Portfolio

Western Digital announced the launch of a new line of 256GB microSD™ cards.

The new products include the 256GB SanDisk Extreme® microSDXC™ UHS-I card, which boasts best-in-class speeds, and the 256GB SanDisk Ultra® microSDXC UHS-I Card Premium Edition, the first 256GB capacity card optimized for mainstream users.

Despite their fingernail-sized size, these devices offer unrivaled speed and capacity, giving smartphone, drone, and action cam users the performance and capacity to capture professional-grade video and photos without worrying about capacity.

“SanDisk’s microSD cards have become a key part of a variety of consumer devices,” said Young-Chul Shim, head of distribution business division of Western Digital’s SanDisk Korea. “We are excited to not only introduce the world’s fastest microSD card, but also provide consumers with a 256GB capacity microSD card lineup. “This gives consumers the flexibility to capture every moment of their lives through video and photos,” he said. “As a leading global storage specialist and owner of the most trusted flash brand, we are proud to be changing the way consumers capture, store and share their content.”

Whether taking photos, recording 4K UHD or Full HD video, or storing high-quality music, this 256GB card allows consumers to freely collect and carry large amounts of content without worrying about device capacity.

“DJI is committed to developing drone technology that empowers consumers to explore and capture their surroundings, and they need reliable, fast access to their high-quality aerial images,” said Eli Morgan Harris, DJI’s Director of Strategic Partnerships. “With the new 256GB SanDisk microSD UHS-I card, consumers can capture their content on high-performance storage, giving them the peace of mind that comes with capturing critical moments.”

The 256GB SanDisk Extreme microSDXC UHS-I card delivers unmatched transfer speeds of up to 100MB/s, saving you time transferring large files. Write speeds of up to 90MB/s** also allow you to capture photos quickly. This product can store 14 hours of 4K UHD video, making it an optimal choice for a variety of devices, including high-performance drones, action cams, and 4K-capable smartphones.

The 256GB SanDisk Ultra microSDXC UHS-I Card Premium Edition is perfect for Android smartphones and tablets that don’t want to worry about storage space anymore. The new card can store over 24 hours of Full HD video1 and boasts premium transfer speeds of 95MB/s**, meaning you can transfer 1,200 photos per minute.

The new cards are water-resistant, temperature-resistant, shock-resistant and X-ray-resistant. Additionally, the SanDisk microSD card lineup is compatible with the SanDisk® Memory Zone app for Android, allowing users to easily manage and back up their content. The app is available for free download from the Google Play™ Store.