Samsung Electronicsthe world leader in advanced semiconductor technology, announces the new flagship UHS-I memory card model “PRO Ultimate” in microSD and full-size SD formats, enabling professional photographers and content creators to achieve maximum productivity with their creative workflow. The new PRO Ultimate line-up boasts capacities of up to 512GB and blazing sequential read speeds of up to 200MB/s.
Samsung Pro Ultimate: Read and write speed thanks to the UHS-I interface
PRO Ultimate cards are the result of technical innovations from Samsung and set an industry-leading standard with read speeds of up to 200MB/s, the maximum speed achievable with the UHS-I interface, and a write speed of 130MB/s. Regardless of capacity, these high-performance read/write speeds enable uninterrupted transfer of large files, including 4K Ultra High Definition (UHD) and Full HD (FHD) video with support for video speed class 30 (V30).
To meet customers’ need to handle large volumes of content and quickly transfer it to other devices, the scheda microSD PRO Ultimate complies withApp Performance Class A2 and ensures high performance for random read and write operations and for multi-tasking functionality.
Pro Ultimate Samsung: Enhanced reliability and durability
Samsung PRO Ultimate offers professional photographers and creators reliable performance due to improved ECC motor (error correction code) and multi-purpose security feature that ensures safer data storage for extended periods.
Thanks for the code update Low Density Parity Check (LDPC) of the ECC from the 1 KB engine to the 2 KB engine, PRO Ultimate ensures extended life for a higher volume of write and erase cycles.
PRO Ultimate has passed industry tests in the harshest conditions and guarantees a constant use even in challenging environments thanks to features such as protection against water up to 72 hours at a depth of two meters, anti-drop design from heights up to five metres, anti-wear protection up to 10,000 swipes and protection against X-rays and magnetic fields. It is also capable of operating in extreme temperatures, from -25°C to 85°C (-13°F to 185°F). Last but not least, the PRO Ultimate SD card guarantees shock protection up to 1500 g.
Optimized energy efficiency with the 28nm controller
The new 28nm (nanometer) controller allows you to improve the energy efficiency of the 37% compared to previous Samsung lines equipped with 55nm controllers. Thanks to this solution, consumers will be able to use the devices for extended periods, reducing the frequency of recharges and making the most of the useful life of the battery.
Multi-device compatibility
The SD PRO Ultimate card is compatible with DSLR and mirrorless cameras, camcorders, PCs and laptops, maximizing your ability to create, edit and transfer high-performance media between multiple devices.
The PRO Ultimate microSD card guarantees a Extended compatibility with Android smartphones, tablets, handheld game consoles, action cameras, drones, PCs, and other devices. It is the ideal solution for any professional looking for a reliable and versatile memory card able to satisfy the most varied needs.
Availability
The PRO Ultimate microSD card is available in three different memory capacities (128 GB, 256 GB and 512 GB) and is sold at a manufacturer’s suggested retail price starting at 39,99€. There are four storage capacities available for the SD PRO Ultimate card (64 GB, 128 GB, 256 GB and 512 GB)while the manufacturer’s suggested retail price starts at 29,99€ for the 64GB card.
The PRO Ultimate microSD card is available worldwide starting today, while the PRO Ultimate SD card will be released in October 2023 in all countries. Both formats will also be available in the option including USB reader for all memory capacities. New PRO Ultimate memory cards are backed by a 10-year limited warranty.