[Amazon.ca] Samsung EVO Select 128GB and 512GB U3, A2, V30 microSDXC cards - $15.99 or $52.99 (43% off, ATL)
- Deal Link:
- https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B09B1H ... YIK6Y9EEQB
- Price:
- $16-$53
- Savings:
- 41%-43%
- Retailer:
- Amazon.ca
Amazon currently has a pretty hot deal, $15.99 for 128GB and $52.99 for 512GB, on the Samsung EVO Select 128GB and 512GB U3, A2, V30 microSDXC cards with max 130 MB/s read speeds and max 125 MB/s write speeds (obtaining these maximum speeds requires a USB 3.2 card reader). These both ship from and are sold by Amazon for free and easy returns if there are any issues.
These are both new all-time-low prices according to Keepa.
$15.99, 43% off - SAMSUNG EVO Select 128GB microSDXC card + Adapter, 130MB/s Full HD & 4K UHD, UHS-I, U3, A2, V30 (MB-ME128KA/AM)
https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B09B1J ... YIK6Y9EEQB
$52.99, 41% off - SAMSUNG EVO Select 512GB microSDXC card + Adapter, 130MB/s Full HD & 4K UHD, UHS-I, U3, A2, V30 (MB-ME512KA/AM)
https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B09B1H ... YIK6Y9EEQB
Being rated A2 with very fast read and write speeds and high read and write IOPS, these would be ideal for a Steam Deck or Nintendo Switch, Android or Apple tablet or phone and other devices where large storage, application load and smooth running are paramount. If you're looking for security cam, dash cam, action cam or drone use, I'd suggest a different and less performant high endurance card that fits those environments (such as these). Otherwise this is a great card for most large storage, fast access needs.
The Samsung EVO Select line has a 10 year warranty here in Canada.
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As with all SD cards you buy, 3rd party or 1st, you should use H2testw to verify both the full capacity and read, write speeds of these cards once you receive them. If it passes these tests you did not receive a fake and, rarely if you do, you can return them easily and for free via Amazon as long as they are fulfilled by Amazon, of course (it tells you, depending on who you choose as seller). Also note that you can use the much faster FakeFlashTest tool to verify capacity as this writes and reads random sectors on the card from beginning to end. FakeFlashTest is not as thorough as H2testw, but it takes seconds to complete instead of hours and, in near all cases, catches fake cards just as well. H2testw is still the recommendation, but if you don't have a few hours, FakeFlashTest will do.
H2testw
https://www.softpedia.com/get/System/Sy ... estw.shtml
FakeFlashTest
https://www.majorgeeks.com/files/detail ... htest.html
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For a fast card reader there are multiple options available to you. A few examples are the following Lexar USB 3.2 dual slot reader (has both full size SD and microSD slots) that supports both UHS-I and UHS-II cards, with maximum UHS-I speeds up to 185 MB/s and UHS-II speeds up to 312 MB/s. Another option is a more portable USB 3.2 single slot reader (microSD only) that also supports both UHS-I and UHS-II cards, with around the same maximum UHS-I speeds of 185 MB/s. The Lexar card reader can often be found for $23-$35 on sale.
The Kingston card reader usually runs around $20 (ish).
Lexar Professional USB 3.2 Type-C Dual-Slot Reader, Supports SD and microSD UHS-II Cards, Up to 312MB/s Read (LRW470U-RNHNU)
https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B09R6J ... YIK6Y9EEQB
Kingston MobileLite Plus USB 3.2 microSDHC/SDXC UHS-II Card Reader (MLPM)
https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B085P5FDXQ
These are both new all-time-low prices according to Keepa.
$15.99, 43% off - SAMSUNG EVO Select 128GB microSDXC card + Adapter, 130MB/s Full HD & 4K UHD, UHS-I, U3, A2, V30 (MB-ME128KA/AM)
https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B09B1J ... YIK6Y9EEQB
$52.99, 41% off - SAMSUNG EVO Select 512GB microSDXC card + Adapter, 130MB/s Full HD & 4K UHD, UHS-I, U3, A2, V30 (MB-ME512KA/AM)
https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B09B1H ... YIK6Y9EEQB
Being rated A2 with very fast read and write speeds and high read and write IOPS, these would be ideal for a Steam Deck or Nintendo Switch, Android or Apple tablet or phone and other devices where large storage, application load and smooth running are paramount. If you're looking for security cam, dash cam, action cam or drone use, I'd suggest a different and less performant high endurance card that fits those environments (such as these). Otherwise this is a great card for most large storage, fast access needs.
The Samsung EVO Select line has a 10 year warranty here in Canada.
--
As with all SD cards you buy, 3rd party or 1st, you should use H2testw to verify both the full capacity and read, write speeds of these cards once you receive them. If it passes these tests you did not receive a fake and, rarely if you do, you can return them easily and for free via Amazon as long as they are fulfilled by Amazon, of course (it tells you, depending on who you choose as seller). Also note that you can use the much faster FakeFlashTest tool to verify capacity as this writes and reads random sectors on the card from beginning to end. FakeFlashTest is not as thorough as H2testw, but it takes seconds to complete instead of hours and, in near all cases, catches fake cards just as well. H2testw is still the recommendation, but if you don't have a few hours, FakeFlashTest will do.
H2testw
https://www.softpedia.com/get/System/Sy ... estw.shtml
FakeFlashTest
https://www.majorgeeks.com/files/detail ... htest.html
--
For a fast card reader there are multiple options available to you. A few examples are the following Lexar USB 3.2 dual slot reader (has both full size SD and microSD slots) that supports both UHS-I and UHS-II cards, with maximum UHS-I speeds up to 185 MB/s and UHS-II speeds up to 312 MB/s. Another option is a more portable USB 3.2 single slot reader (microSD only) that also supports both UHS-I and UHS-II cards, with around the same maximum UHS-I speeds of 185 MB/s. The Lexar card reader can often be found for $23-$35 on sale.
The Kingston card reader usually runs around $20 (ish).
Lexar Professional USB 3.2 Type-C Dual-Slot Reader, Supports SD and microSD UHS-II Cards, Up to 312MB/s Read (LRW470U-RNHNU)
https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B09R6J ... YIK6Y9EEQB
Kingston MobileLite Plus USB 3.2 microSDHC/SDXC UHS-II Card Reader (MLPM)
https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B085P5FDXQ
Last edited by Elrondolio on Apr 1st, 2023 11:13 am, edited 7 times in total.