MicroSD Cards

Since their introduction in 2006, Micro SD cards have played a significant role in the miniaturization of electronic devices, following in the footsteps of their larger counterparts, SD cards.

These tiny storage wonders offer impressive capabilities, accommodating vast amounts of data. From tens of thousands of documents, images, and songs to even hours of HD video, all within the confines of a single card, no larger than a fingernail.

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Things to Consider When Shopping for Bulk Micro SD Cards

Just as with SD cards, when making a purchasing decision about micro SD cards, spend some time exploring options so you can buy the cards that are appropriate for your purpose.

For starters, it is important to recognize the purpose for these micro cards. This will help classify what class card you need in addition to the size and needed read-write speeds. Note that not all MicroSD and SD cards come with adapters and plastic jewel cases. Be sure to add wallets and memory card readers to your order just in case.

Micro SD cards are unique in the fact that they are used in tons of electronic devices. You can use them in mobile phones and other android devices and in cameras like GoPros, audio recorders, and laptops and DSLR cameras by utilizing adapters and card readers.

Although you can use MicroSD cards in any device normal size SD cards would operate in, you should avoid using MicroSD cards in adapters as a permanent solution.

For reference, Samsung MicroSD cards and SanDisk MicroSD cards are the more popular brands producing MicroSD cards.

What Is a Micro SD Card?

A MicroSD card, short for micro secure digital card, is an ultra-compact, lightweight, and removable flash memory card that offers high-capacity storage. Measuring just 15 millimeters by 11 millimeters by 1 millimeter and weighing only one-quarter gram, these storage solutions are used in computers and electronic devices such as cell phones, tablets, and digital action cameras.

MicroSD cards can also be used in some netbook computers, especially Chromebooks, as well as small digital video camcorders, small digital cameras, digital picture frames, game consoles, and MP3 players.

MicroSD vs Standard SD

MicroSD cards are about one-quarter the size of a standard SD card. They’re designed to be used in mobile devices and other compact electronics, while a full-size SD card may be better suited for use in professional digital cameras, handheld or larger camcorders, and laptops.

Top Micro SD Card Brands

Everything But Stromboli carries several top MicroSD card brand names. We carry Delkin, Kingston, SanDisk, and Samsung cards.

We sell products from top MicroSD card brands individually and at special discounted wholesale prices.

Popular Applications of Micro SD Memory Cards

Micro SD memory cards are not just for Android devices; they are also used in a wide range of digital applications. Some common uses include the following.

Storing Photos and Videos

The high storage capacities of MicroSD cards make them ideal for storing large photo and video files. Professionals may use these memory cards for HD video recording purposes as well as the storage and distribution of high-quality pictures.

Micro SD cards can also be used to store footage from video monitoring cameras.

Backing Up Data

Because MicroSD cards are portable and easily removable, they can be used as a quick and easy way to back up data on the go.

Running Applications

Some MicroSD cards can be preloaded with software that allows them to run certain applications. These memory cards can be used for video games as well.

Playing Music

MicroSD cards can also be used to store and play music files, such as for use on a mobile phone.

Archiving Data

In some cases, MicroSD cards can be used to archive important data that needs to be kept safe and secure.

Common MicroSD Card Sizes

One key thing to consider when checking out MicroSD cards is drive capacity and internal storage. Everything But Stromboli stocks small and large card sizes. We carry cards in capacities of 8 GB, 16 GB, 32 GB, 64 GB, 128 GB, 200 GB, 256 GB, 400 GB, 512 GB, and 1TB.

The most popular sizes of MicroSD cards are 8 GB, 16 GB, 32 GB, and 64 GB, although, in recent years, 128 GB and 256 GB sizes have grown in popularity. SanDisk Extreme and Extreme Pro A2 cards have proven to be popular selections because of improved read and write speeds. SanDisk’s 200 GB and 400 GB A1 class cards are the newest addition to Everything But Stromboli’s lineup.

MicroSD Card Specs: What Does Each MicroSD Card Terminology Indicate?

When researching MicroSD cards, you’ll discover lots of card specs. To help you understand MicroSD card terminology, the Everything But Stromboli team developed the following guide so you can key in on the product(s) you need.

It’s important to highlight that each brand, format, size, and class of MicroSD card is different. It’s recommended to stay within the range of sizes and speeds suitable for the lowest and maximum efficiency and outputs needed for your given purpose.

MicroSD card specs are similar to SD card specs. The main difference between these cards is that if using an adapter, the adapter must also be of the sufficient class. MicroSD cards also have an additional class, represented by an “A.”

  • SD Card: Secure Digital Card that is inserted into a device (laptop, game console, phone, camera, other SD reader, or USB adapter).
  • SDHC: Secure Digital High Capacity, which generally covers sizes between 4 GB and 32 GB.
  • SDXC: Secure Digital eXtended Capacity, optimized for full HD recording and is compatible with only SDXC devices. The SDXC format is common for media devices.
  • Class or series: The class is the rated classification for write speed of the card, or how fast information is uploaded and written onto the device. Cards have been made as Class 2, Class 4, Class 6, and Class 10 writing in at least 10MB/s.
  • UHS: Ultra High Speed is another designation of write speed. A drive with a U1 symbol writes at 10 MB per second, and a U3 writes at 30 MB per second.
  • V: A “V” designation represents a video-oriented card with the video class speed of V6 (6 MB per second), V10 (10 MB per second), V30 (30 MB per second), V60 (60 MB per second), and V90 (90 MB per second). Video demands a specific write speed to record at a certain quality of video. The higher the quality of video, the higher the necessary write speed.

The input and output operations per second, or IOPS, for MicroSD cards is designated by the application speed class or the A symbol. Cards with the A2 designation are great for 4K video recordings.

  • A1: Class 1. Minimum read speed of 1500 IOPS. Minimum write speed of 500 IOPS. 10 MB per second.
  • A2: Class 2. Minimum read speed of 4000 IOPS. Minimum write speed of 2000 IOPS. 10 MB per second.

Some companies give their cards special names. For example, SanDisk produces popular cards for video recording. The company labels its card classes with the designations Ultra, Extreme, and Extreme Pro.

Each tier operates with higher read speeds than the previous tier and offers much faster write speeds. The Ultra is a step up from a normal card, the Extreme is better still, and the Extreme Pro performs the fastest read, write, and transfer speeds.

Bulk Micro SD Cards

When you make bulk purchases, the larger your order size, the less you’ll pay per