ADATA introduces up to 512GB XPG microSDXC UHS-I U3 Class 10 Cards for Gaming


ADATA Technology, popular for DRAM modules, NAND Flash products, and mobile accessories has introduced its XPG microSDXC UHS-I U3 Class 10 cards.  It also meets the Application Performance Class 1 (A1) requirements to help launch and load apps faster and have read of up to 100MB/s and write of up to 85MB/s.

Targeted at gamers, these let you download, install and start up games quickly in devices like Nintendo Switch, and the XPG microSDXC UHS-I cards also help speed things up on smartphones, tablets, and VR devices. These come in 128GB, 256GB, and 512GB capacities.

Highlights of ADATA XPG microSDXC UHS-I U3 card

  • Read Speed: up to 100 MB/s
  • Write Speed: up to 85 MB/s
  • Minimum Sequential Write Speed: 30 MB/s
  • A1 spec allows the new card to manage random read input-output access per second (IOPS) of 1500 and write IOPS of 500
  • Speed Class 3 (U3) and Video Speed Class 30 (V30) ratings
  • Capacity – 128GB / 256GB / 512GB
  • Standard SD 5.0 / 5.1
  • Dimensions ( L x W x H ) 15 x 11 x 1mm; Weight 0.25g
  • Suitable for: Nintendo Switch / Smartphones / Tablets / VR devices
  • Supports Full HD 1080p and Ultra HD 4K recording and playback
  • Rugged durability: waterproof, shockproof, anti-static, X-ray proof, and wide temperature support (-25°C to 85°C)

The ADATA XPG microSDXC UHS-I U3 card will roll out globally in coming weeks. Pricing will be released closer to the availability.


Author: Srivatsan Sridhar

Srivatsan Sridhar is a Mobile Technology Enthusiast who is passionate about Mobile phones and Mobile apps. He uses the phones he reviews as his main phone. You can follow him on Twitter and Instagram