Samsung introduces blazing fast 128GB Pro Plus microSD card

Samsung has finally introduced the 128 GB model in its Pro Plus line of high-end microSD cards, half a year after launching the 32 GB and 64 GB versions. The latest entry promises transfer speeds of up to 95 MB/s for reads and 90 MB/s for writes.

The high transfer speeds make it a great option for professionals and demanding consumers alike, with Samsung also claiming that it should satisfy the needs of those who record lots of 4K video.

Prospective buyers can expect to record up to three hours and 50 minutes of 4K video or 16 hours and 20 minutes of FullHD video, based on Samsung's estimates. The same estimates suggest users can expect to store more than 10,000 photos and 30,000 MP3s. The 128 GB Pro Plus microSD card meets the UHS-1 Speed Class 3 (U3) and Speed Class 10 standards.

"We are seeing a fast increase in 4K UHD video recording and playback, and therefore a growing need for higher memory storage volume and faster transfer speeds", says Samsung's SVP of Branded Product Marketing, Memory Business, Un-Soo Kim. "The introduction of our PRO Plus128GB microSD delivers on Samsung’s commitment to create best-in-class memory cards that meet the rapidly evolving needs of today’s consumers, as well as strengthens our leadership in branded memory products".

On top of the aforementioned speed claims, Samsung says that its new microSD card is also waterproof, temperature proof, X-ray proof and magnetic proof. The 128 GB Pro Plus model will soon be available in over 50 markets, including US, Europe and China. There is no word on pricing yet, but, to give you an idea, the 64 GB model is currently available on Amazon for just over $55.