Samsung Launches P9 Express A New Series of "Gamer" MicroSD Cards
Instead, it will within the P9 Express, a new product series of microSD memory cards. These storage devices are designed for gaming consoles, specifically mentioning the Nintendo Switch 2, but are also equally applicable elsewhere for high-speed data transfer purposes.
Speed and Performance
The P9 Express series is just two capacities at the moment, 256 GB and 512 GB. The cards apply SD Express tech that is PCIe-based and NVMe-protocol-driven. As per Samsung, this is what allows for sequential read speeds of up to 800 MB/s, allowing the cards to efficiently work with large files and demanding content.
Durability and Protection Features
To complement these speeds, the P9 Express series is built tough. Top highlights include intelligent functionality that monitors the card's temperature and full protection against a myriad of environmental factors:
- Water
- Extreme temperatures
- X-ray exposure
- Accidental drops
- Dust
- Pressure changes
Pricing and European Availability
The Samsung P9 Express microSD cards are expected to enter the European market in November. The pricing is fixed, as follows:
- 256GB version $77
- 512GB version $132
