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PNY 1.5TB PRO Elite Prime microSD Card: Worth the Hype?
BEATS THE COMPETITION: The PNY 1.5TB PRO Elite Prime microSD card is now available for $109.99 on Amazon as of April 3rd. With impressive read and write speeds of up to 200MB/s and 150MB/s respectively, along with A2 app performance, this card stands out.
Impressive Performance on Different Devices
Testing the PNY 1.5TB PRO Elite Prime microSD card in my ROG Ally X and Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra was a pleasant surprise. It felt almost like using internal storage, even without any additional accessories. Simply inserting the card into the devices yielded impressive results.
On the ROG Ally X, loading games directly from the card was seamless, with quick app launch times and smooth multitasking. The A2 rating proved its worth, especially for running apps directly off the card on handheld PCs like this one.
The Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra also experienced similar smooth performance, handling tasks like editing, gaming, and file management without any issues. With transfer speeds reaching up to 185MB/s for reads and close to 150MB/s for writes, the card proved to be solid without the need for a USB 3.1 reader.
Key Details and Verdict
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Price: $109.99
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Retailer: Amazon
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Storage: 1.5TB microSDXC
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Speed Class: Class 10, U3, V30
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App Performance: A2
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Read Speed (in-device): ~185MB/s
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Write Speed (in-device): ~145–150MB/s
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Adapter Included: Yes
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Enhanced Performance (with USB reader): Up to 200MB/s read
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Warranty: Lifetime limited
If you’re looking for expandable storage that delivers high performance for apps and games without the need for extra accessories, the PNY 1.5TB PRO Elite Prime microSD card is a solid choice. It may not reach its full speed potential without the Performance Prime reader, but for everyday use, it gets the job done without any hassle.
