Next-level speed for next-level experiences
Unleash your creative potential and dive into new experiences with SanDisk microSD™ Express, the next-gen microSD™ card for those who refuse to settle. Now with a PCIe® Gen 3-NVMe™ interface, the new card delivers performance comparable to our mainstream portable SSD.3 Up to 4.4 times faster than our fastest microSD™ UHS-I cards,7 they enable exponentially faster camera roll offloads and 2-hour HD movie (2GB) download transfers in less than 3.3 seconds while using SanDisk PRO-READER SD Express Dual Card2 (sold separately). Works with Nintendo Switch™ 2 to deliver super quick load times and an ultra-smooth, immersive gaming experience. Create next-level immersive content with a card that supports up to 5.3K video4 capture today and up to 8K video4 in possible new devices. SanDisk ThermAdapt™ technology helps keep heat generated by high speeds within reliable operating limits with a specially designed enclosure and an adaptive thermal controller. Backwards compatible with microSD™ UHS-I devices, SanDisk microSD™ Express technology readies you—the next generation of creators and explorers—for the future of superspeed devices.
Next-level speed for next-level experiences
Unleash your creative potential and dive into new experiences with SanDisk microSD™ Express, the next-gen microSD™ card for those who refuse to settle. Now with a PCIe® Gen 3-NVMe™ interface, the new card delivers performance comparable to our mainstream portable SSD.3 Up to 4.4 times faster than our fastest microSD™ UHS-I cards,7 they enable exponentially faster camera roll offloads and 2-hour HD movie (2GB) download transfers in less than 3.3 seconds while using SanDisk PRO-READER SD Express Dual Card2 (sold separately). Works with Nintendo Switch™ 2 to deliver super quick load times and an ultra-smooth, immersive gaming experience. Create next-level immersive content with a card that supports up to 5.3K video4 capture today and up to 8K video4 in possible new devices. SanDisk ThermAdapt™ technology helps keep heat generated by high speeds within reliable operating limits with a specially designed enclosure and an adaptive thermal controller. Backwards compatible with microSD™ UHS-I devices, SanDisk microSD™ Express technology readies you—the next generation of creators and explorers—for the future of superspeed devices.
Next-level speed for next-level experiences
Unleash your creative potential and dive into new experiences with SanDisk microSD™ Express, the next-gen microSD™ card for those who refuse to settle. Now with a PCIe® Gen 3-NVMe™ interface, the new card delivers performance comparable to our mainstream portable SSD.3 Up to 4.4 times faster than our fastest microSD™ UHS-I cards,7 they enable exponentially faster camera roll offloads and 2-hour HD movie (2GB) download transfers in less than 3.3 seconds while using SanDisk PRO-READER SD Express Dual Card2 (sold separately). Works with Nintendo Switch™ 2 to deliver super quick load times and an ultra-smooth, immersive gaming experience. Create next-level immersive content with a card that supports up to 5.3K video4 capture today and up to 8K video4 in possible new devices. SanDisk ThermAdapt™ technology helps keep heat generated by high speeds within reliable operating limits with a specially designed enclosure and an adaptive thermal controller. Backwards compatible with microSD™ UHS-I devices, SanDisk microSD™ Express technology readies you—the next generation of creators and explorers—for the future of superspeed devices.
Get Ready for Tomorrow
A PCIe® 3.1 NVMe™ interface and a standard microSD™ UHS-I interface make this card compatible with today’s devices and primed for future superspeed products.
Game-Ready Storage with Next-level Speeds
Take advantage of exponentially faster read speeds to jump into your games faster with a microSD™ card that works with Nintendo Switch™ 2 and a range of handheld gaming devices.
Exponentially Faster Performance
Up to 4.4 times faster read speeds than our fastest microSD™ UHS-I card that have adopted a version of SanDisk QuickFlow™ technology,7 microSD™ Express cards support speeds comparable to our mainstream portable SSD.3
Massive Time-Saver
A microSD™ Express card reduces your wait time significantly. When paired with the SanDisk PRO-READER SD Express Dual Card (sold separately), you can transfer 60 minutes of 4K UHD video4 shot at 30 fps in just less than 70 seconds and 1,000 10MP RAW photos in less than a minute (51.7 seconds).2
Durability you can count on
Adventure without worry knowing the microSD™ Express cards, like our standard microSD™ cards, are waterproof, temperature-proof, humidity-proof, drop-proof, shock-proof, magnetic-proof, x-ray proof, and wear-out proof.5
Trust us with your Content
SanDisk knows microSD™ Express inside and out. We helped initiate the standard and continue to drive its development to this day, just as we led development of the microSD™, microSD™ UHS-I, and microSD™ UHS-II card formats. We use proprietary Flash Management Techniques8 to produce highly stable memory. And we back the cards with a lifetime limited warranty.6
Heat Management Reimagined
SanDisk ThermAdapt™ helps keep devices from overheating with a specially designed enclosure and controller that uses dynamic adaptive thermal management.
Get Ready for Tomorrow
A PCIe® 3.1 NVMe™ interface and a standard microSD™ UHS-I interface make this card compatible with today’s devices and primed for future superspeed products.
Game-Ready Storage with Next-level Speeds
Take advantage of exponentially faster read speeds to jump into your games faster with a microSD™ card that works with Nintendo Switch™ 2 and a range of handheld gaming devices.
Exponentially Faster Performance
Up to 4.4 times faster read speeds than our fastest microSD™ UHS-I card that have adopted a version of SanDisk QuickFlow™ technology,7 microSD™ Express cards support speeds comparable to our mainstream portable SSD.3
Massive Time-Saver
A microSD™ Express card reduces your wait time significantly. When paired with the SanDisk PRO-READER SD Express Dual Card (sold separately), you can transfer 60 minutes of 4K UHD video4 shot at 30 fps in just less than 70 seconds and 1,000 10MP RAW photos in less than a minute (51.7 seconds).2
Durability you can count on
Adventure without worry knowing the microSD™ Express cards, like our standard microSD™ cards, are waterproof, temperature-proof, humidity-proof, drop-proof, shock-proof, magnetic-proof, x-ray proof, and wear-out proof.5
Trust us with your Content
SanDisk knows microSD™ Express inside and out. We helped initiate the standard and continue to drive its development to this day, just as we led development of the microSD™, microSD™ UHS-I, and microSD™ UHS-II card formats. We use proprietary Flash Management Techniques8 to produce highly stable memory. And we back the cards with a lifetime limited warranty.6
Heat Management Reimagined
SanDisk ThermAdapt™ helps keep devices from overheating with a specially designed enclosure and controller that uses dynamic adaptive thermal management.
Get Ready for Tomorrow
A PCIe® 3.1 NVMe™ interface and a standard microSD™ UHS-I interface make this card compatible with today’s devices and primed for future superspeed products.
Game-Ready Storage with Next-level Speeds
Take advantage of exponentially faster read speeds to jump into your games faster with a microSD™ card that works with Nintendo Switch™ 2 and a range of handheld gaming devices.
Exponentially Faster Performance
Up to 4.4 times faster read speeds than our fastest microSD™ UHS-I card that have adopted a version of SanDisk QuickFlow™ technology,7 microSD™ Express cards support speeds comparable to our mainstream portable SSD.3
Massive Time-Saver
A microSD™ Express card reduces your wait time significantly. When paired with the SanDisk PRO-READER SD Express Dual Card (sold separately), you can transfer 60 minutes of 4K UHD video4 shot at 30 fps in just less than 70 seconds and 1,000 10MP RAW photos in less than a minute (51.7 seconds).2
Durability you can count on
Adventure without worry knowing the microSD™ Express cards, like our standard microSD™ cards, are waterproof, temperature-proof, humidity-proof, drop-proof, shock-proof, magnetic-proof, x-ray proof, and wear-out proof.5
Trust us with your Content
SanDisk knows microSD™ Express inside and out. We helped initiate the standard and continue to drive its development to this day, just as we led development of the microSD™, microSD™ UHS-I, and microSD™ UHS-II card formats. We use proprietary Flash Management Techniques8 to produce highly stable memory. And we back the cards with a lifetime limited warranty.6
Heat Management Reimagined
SanDisk ThermAdapt™ helps keep devices from overheating with a specially designed enclosure and controller that uses dynamic adaptive thermal management.
Specifications
- Ready for future superspeed products with a PCIe® NVMe™ interface and UHS-I speeds
- Up to 4.4 times faster read speeds than our fastest microSD™ UHS-I cards
- Waterproof, temperature-proof, humidity-proof, drop-proof, shock-proof, magnetic-proof, x-ray proof, and wear-out proof

- Devices that include a microSDXC™ slot, including Android™ smartphones and tablets, action cams, drones, handheld gaming devices, and laptops.
- Devices that include microSD™ Express, microSD™ UHS-I, and microSD™ UHS-II slots.
- Performs at microSD™ UHS-I speeds when used with microSD™ UHS-I and microSD™ UHS-II devices.
Specifications
- Ready for future superspeed products with a PCIe® NVMe™ interface and UHS-I speeds
- Up to 4.4 times faster read speeds than our fastest microSD™ UHS-I cards
- Waterproof, temperature-proof, humidity-proof, drop-proof, shock-proof, magnetic-proof, x-ray proof, and wear-out proof

- Devices that include a microSDXC™ slot, including Android™ smartphones and tablets, action cams, drones, handheld gaming devices, and laptops.
- Devices that include microSD™ Express, microSD™ UHS-I, and microSD™ UHS-II slots.
- Performs at microSD™ UHS-I speeds when used with microSD™ UHS-I and microSD™ UHS-II devices.
Specifications
- Ready for future superspeed products with a PCIe® NVMe™ interface and UHS-I speeds
- Up to 4.4 times faster read speeds than our fastest microSD™ UHS-I cards
- Waterproof, temperature-proof, humidity-proof, drop-proof, shock-proof, magnetic-proof, x-ray proof, and wear-out proof

- Devices that include a microSDXC™ slot, including Android™ smartphones and tablets, action cams, drones, handheld gaming devices, and laptops.
- Devices that include microSD™ Express, microSD™ UHS-I, and microSD™ UHS-II slots.
- Performs at microSD™ UHS-I speeds when used with microSD™ UHS-I and microSD™ UHS-II devices.
Ratings & Reviews
Support & Resources
Disclosures
- 1GB = 1,000,000,000 bytes. Actual user storage less.
- [512GB] Up to 880MB/s read speeds. Up to 650MB/s write speeds. 220MB/s minimum sustained write speed. Based on internal testing; performance may be lower depending upon host device, interface, usage conditions and other factors. 1MB = 1,000,000 bytes.
[256GB] Up to 880MB/s read speeds. Up to 650MB/s write speeds. 210MB/s minimum sustained write speed. Based on internal testing; performance may be lower depending upon host device, interface, usage conditions and other factors. 1MB = 1,000,000 bytes.
[128GB] Up to 880MB/s read speeds. Up to 480MB/s write speeds. 100MB/s minimum sustained write speed. Based on internal testing; performance may be lower depending upon host device, interface, usage conditions and other factors. 1MB = 1,000,000 bytes. - Based on internal testing with the SanDisk PRO-READER SD Express Dual Card against the 1TB-2TB SanDisk Portable SSD.
- Compatible device required. Full HD (1920 x 1080), 4K (4096 x 2160), 4K UHD (3840 x 2160), 5.3K (5312 x 2988), and 8K (7680 x 4220) video support may vary based upon host device, file attributes and other factors. See www.sandisk.com/HD.
- Card only. See product packaging or www.sandisk.com/proof for additional information and limitations.
- 30-year warranty in Germany, Canada and regions not recognizing lifetime warranty. See www.sandisk.com/wug.
- Based on internal testing with the SanDisk PRO-READER SD Express Dual Card against the 128GB-512GB SanDisk Extreme PRO UHS-I microSDXC card with SanDisk Professional PRO-READER SD & microSD. Performance may be lower depending upon host device, interface, usage conditions and other factors.
- See Western Digital White Paper – Flash 101 and Flash Management. A detailed overview of flash and flash management (August 2018): Flash 101 and Flash Management.
- 1GB = 1,000,000,000 bytes. Actual user storage less.
- [512GB] Up to 880MB/s read speeds. Up to 650MB/s write speeds. 220MB/s minimum sustained write speed. Based on internal testing; performance may be lower depending upon host device, interface, usage conditions and other factors. 1MB = 1,000,000 bytes.
[256GB] Up to 880MB/s read speeds. Up to 650MB/s write speeds. 210MB/s minimum sustained write speed. Based on internal testing; performance may be lower depending upon host device, interface, usage conditions and other factors. 1MB = 1,000,000 bytes.
[128GB] Up to 880MB/s read speeds. Up to 480MB/s write speeds. 100MB/s minimum sustained write speed. Based on internal testing; performance may be lower depending upon host device, interface, usage conditions and other factors. 1MB = 1,000,000 bytes. - Based on internal testing with the SanDisk PRO-READER SD Express Dual Card against the 1TB-2TB SanDisk Portable SSD.
- Compatible device required. Full HD (1920 x 1080), 4K (4096 x 2160), 4K UHD (3840 x 2160), 5.3K (5312 x 2988), and 8K (7680 x 4220) video support may vary based upon host device, file attributes and other factors. See www.sandisk.com/HD.
- Card only. See product packaging or www.sandisk.com/proof for additional information and limitations.
- 30-year warranty in Germany, Canada and regions not recognizing lifetime warranty. See www.sandisk.com/wug.
- Based on internal testing with the SanDisk PRO-READER SD Express Dual Card against the 128GB-512GB SanDisk Extreme PRO UHS-I microSDXC card with SanDisk Professional PRO-READER SD & microSD. Performance may be lower depending upon host device, interface, usage conditions and other factors.
- See Western Digital White Paper – Flash 101 and Flash Management. A detailed overview of flash and flash management (August 2018): Flash 101 and Flash Management.
- 1GB = 1,000,000,000 bytes. Actual user storage less.
- [512GB] Up to 880MB/s read speeds. Up to 650MB/s write speeds. 220MB/s minimum sustained write speed. Based on internal testing; performance may be lower depending upon host device, interface, usage conditions and other factors. 1MB = 1,000,000 bytes.
[256GB] Up to 880MB/s read speeds. Up to 650MB/s write speeds. 210MB/s minimum sustained write speed. Based on internal testing; performance may be lower depending upon host device, interface, usage conditions and other factors. 1MB = 1,000,000 bytes.
[128GB] Up to 880MB/s read speeds. Up to 480MB/s write speeds. 100MB/s minimum sustained write speed. Based on internal testing; performance may be lower depending upon host device, interface, usage conditions and other factors. 1MB = 1,000,000 bytes. - Based on internal testing with the SanDisk PRO-READER SD Express Dual Card against the 1TB-2TB SanDisk Portable SSD.
- Compatible device required. Full HD (1920 x 1080), 4K (4096 x 2160), 4K UHD (3840 x 2160), 5.3K (5312 x 2988), and 8K (7680 x 4220) video support may vary based upon host device, file attributes and other factors. See www.sandisk.com/HD.
- Card only. See product packaging or www.sandisk.com/proof for additional information and limitations.
- 30-year warranty in Germany, Canada and regions not recognizing lifetime warranty. See www.sandisk.com/wug.
- Based on internal testing with the SanDisk PRO-READER SD Express Dual Card against the 128GB-512GB SanDisk Extreme PRO UHS-I microSDXC card with SanDisk Professional PRO-READER SD & microSD. Performance may be lower depending upon host device, interface, usage conditions and other factors.
- See Western Digital White Paper – Flash 101 and Flash Management. A detailed overview of flash and flash management (August 2018): Flash 101 and Flash Management.