These 12 MicroSD Cards Are Speedy, Reliable, and Full of Storage

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An affordable option by Samsung, the EVO Select microSD card floats around the $10 mark for a 32 GB variant. Available with up to 128 GB of storage, the accessory is capable of reaching data read speeds of up to 95 MB/s and data write speeds of up to 20 MB/s. The card is water-, magnet-, and X-ray-proof. It also comes with a full SD card adapter. It's one of the best cards you can buy for your Android smartphone.

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With up to 256 GB of capacity, the SanDisk Ultra microSD card can store more high-quality music, video, and photos than you might possibly need. The card is quite speedy, too — it can deliver data read speeds of up to 90 MB/s in top spec variants (lower storage variants top out at  80 MB/s). Other features of the accessory include the ability to withstand the elements, as well as a free app for simplified file management. A full-sized SD card adapter is included as well.

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If you're looking for a microSD card on the cheap, this Kingston one is your best bet. While its 45 MB/s read and 10 MB/s write speeds are slower than the competition, you can typically find these cards for around $10.

Kingston's cards are covered by a lifetime warranty, and they're just as durable as more expensive cards. This model is waterproof, shockproof, and X-ray-proof, so you can be certain your photos will be safe in harsh conditions. The card comes in capacities ranging from 8 to 128 GB.

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This memory card by Silicon Power is the company's flagship series. It's the ideal card for 4K video. The smaller 32 GB variant is large enough to store 6,000 hours of Full HD video. Additionally, the memory card is shock-resistant, waterproof, static- and X-ray proof. Silicon Power provides you with a two-year warranty with this card.

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Lexar's range-topping 1800x microSD card is pricey, but it's also a total speed demon. It can reach a maximum data read speed of up to an eye-popping 270 MB/s, which makes it a perfect companion for a high-end action camera or smartphone. If you have a drone that records 4K video, this is the card for you. The 1800x comes bundled with data-rescue software, as well as an SD card adapter and a USB reader.

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The Samsung PRO Select microSD card is a high-end offering that's capable of reaching peak read and write speeds of up to 100 MB/s and 90 MB/s, respectively. The card's made to withstand extreme temperatures, magnetic fields, and even exposure to water. Buyers can order the card with up to 64 GB of memory capacity.

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The Silicon Power Elite is a microSD card that combines value and performance. Capable of reaching data read speeds of up to 85 MB/s, the card is available with up to 256 GB of memory capacity. The card is waterproof and shockproof, and it's capable of handling extreme temperatures. It comes with a lifetime warranty and an SD card adapter.

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Yet another microSD card pick that'll go easy on your wallet, the PNY Elite is available with up to 200 GB of memory capacity. The card can reach data read speeds of up to a robust 85 MB/s, and it has the ability to withstand water, drops, and extreme temperatures. 

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Lexar's High Performance 633x can reach stellar data read speeds of up to 95 MB/s. The card is available with up to 256 GB of memory capacity, and it comes bundled with an SD card adapter or USB 3.0 reader. It's shockproof, static-proof, and capable of withstanding extreme temperatures.

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The well-priced ADATA Premier microSD card can reach data read speeds of up to 85 MB/s in top spec variants (lower storage variants top out at 50 MB/s). Capable of handling water, shock, and extreme temperatures, the card comes bundled with an SD card adapter. The manufacturer backs the product with a limited lifetime warranty. It comes in 8, 16, 32, 64, and 128GB variants.

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The Extreme Plus UHS-I microSD card by SanDisk has performance numbers that match its eye-grabbing paint job. The card's data read and write speeds measure 95 Mb/s and 90 Mb/s, respectively. Other highlights of the card include a rugged and waterproof construction, a free mobile app for data management, bundled recovery software, and a lifetime warranty.

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Samsung's ultimate microSD card has been designed specifically with high-end smartphones, tablets, and cameras in mind. The card's available with up to 128 GB of built-in memory, and it can reach data read and write speeds of up to 95 Mb/s and 90 Mb/s, respectively. As expected, it can also handle water, shock, and extreme temperatures.