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Samsung EVO Plus microSD Card vs Samsung Pro Plus microSD Card (2021)

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Samsung EVO Plus microSD Card

UK MB-MC512SA/EU · White · 512 GB

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Samsung’s EVO Plus microSD Card in the exact UK MB-MC512SA/EU configuration. Capacity, interface, form factor and rated performance refer to this exact storage configuration.

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WHAT DIFFERS

General Feature — Family LineEVO PLUSPRO PLUS

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Samsung Pro Plus microSD Card (2021)

UK MB-MD512KA/EU · Blue · 512 GB

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Samsung’s Pro Plus microSD Card (2021) in the exact UK MB-MD512KA/EU configuration. Capacity, interface, form factor and rated performance refer to this exact storage configuration.

Specifications checked 17 Oct 2026.

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THE DIFFERENCES, MADE VISIBLE

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Rated performance and conditions

Manufacturer peak claims depend on cache state, host and workload. Queue depth and test systems must match before performance can be compared; these figures do not establish a faster everyday drive.

Samsung EVO Plus microSD CardRead: up to 160MB/s Write: Lower than Read Speed* Read/Write speed requires compatible devices capable of reaching such speeds and it may vary among different host devices and testing conditions. * For products incompatible with UHS-I interface, the speeds may vary subject to different interface conditions (Speed); U3, V30, A2 (Speed Class)

Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer performance claims; supplied test conditions/maximum wording retained. Not an independent benchmark. Manufacturer claim in the exact MB-MC512SA/EU specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown. Manufacturer section: Performance. Source field: Speed. Manufacturer claim in the exact MB-MC512SA/EU specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown. Manufacturer section: Performance. Source field: Speed Class.

Source 1

Samsung Pro Plus microSD Card (2021)Read: up to 160MB/s Write: up to 120MB/s * Read/Write speed requires compatible devices capable of reaching such speeds and it may vary among different host devices and testing conditions. * For products incompatible with UHS-I interface, the speeds may vary subject to different interface conditions (Speed); U3, V30, A2 (Speed Class)

Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer performance claims; supplied test conditions/maximum wording retained. Not an independent benchmark. Manufacturer claim in the exact MB-MD512KA/EU specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown. Manufacturer section: Performance. Source field: Speed. Manufacturer claim in the exact MB-MD512KA/EU specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown. Manufacturer section: Performance. Source field: Speed Class.

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WHAT CHANGES BETWEEN THEM?

Key differences

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3 verified differences, most decision-relevant first. All are also drawn in Visual facts above. Missing information stays separate.

Rated performance and conditions

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Sources

Samsung EVO Plus microSD Card

Samsung UK — exact MB-MC512SA/EU manufacturer specifications

Samsung Pro Plus microSD Card (2021)

Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer performance claims; supplied test conditions/maximum wording retained. Not an independent benchmark. Manufacturer claim in the exact MB-MD512KA/EU specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown. Manufacturer section: Performance. Source field: Speed. Manufacturer claim in the exact MB-MD512KA/EU specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown. Manufacturer section: Performance. Source field: Speed Class.

Samsung UK — exact MB-MD512KA/EU manufacturer specifications

Manufacturer peak claims depend on cache state, host and workload. Queue depth and test systems must match before performance can be compared; these figures do not establish a faster everyday drive.

General Feature — Family Line

In Visual facts

Samsung EVO Plus microSD CardEVO PLUS

Samsung Pro Plus microSD Card (2021)PRO PLUS

Sources

Samsung EVO Plus microSD Card

Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer claim in the exact MB-MC512SA/EU specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown.

Samsung UK — exact MB-MC512SA/EU manufacturer specifications

Samsung Pro Plus microSD Card (2021)

Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer claim in the exact MB-MD512KA/EU specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown.

Samsung UK — exact MB-MD512KA/EU manufacturer specifications

Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.

Performance — Speed

In Visual facts

Sources

Samsung EVO Plus microSD Card

Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer claim in the exact MB-MC512SA/EU specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown.

Samsung UK — exact MB-MC512SA/EU manufacturer specifications

Samsung Pro Plus microSD Card (2021)

Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer claim in the exact MB-MD512KA/EU specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown.

Samsung UK — exact MB-MD512KA/EU manufacturer specifications

Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.

Missing or non-comparable evidence (1)

Environment — Humidity

Samsung EVO Plus microSD Card-

Samsung Pro Plus microSD Card (2021)Not verified

Sources

Samsung EVO Plus microSD Card

Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer claim in the exact MB-MC512SA/EU specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown.

Samsung UK — exact MB-MC512SA/EU manufacturer specifications

Samsung Pro Plus microSD Card (2021)

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WHAT EACH CHOICE ASKS OF YOU

What it brings and what to check

Samsung EVO Plus microSD Card

What it brings

The manufacturer lists nominal capacity: 512.0.
Manufacturer source
The exact UK manufacturer identifier MB-MC512SA/EU distinguishes this configuration from other models and bundles.
Manufacturer source

What to check

Published performance and battery figures are manufacturer claims. Actual results depend on configuration, settings and use; an unlisted feature or condition remains unknown.
Manufacturer source

Samsung Pro Plus microSD Card (2021)

What it brings

The manufacturer lists nominal capacity: 512.0.
Manufacturer source
The exact UK manufacturer identifier MB-MD512KA/EU distinguishes this configuration from other models and bundles.
Manufacturer source

What to check

Published performance and battery figures are manufacturer claims. Actual results depend on configuration, settings and use; an unlisted feature or condition remains unknown.
Manufacturer source

COMPARE THE DETAILS

Full specifications

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24 of 24 specifications Sources in each row

Source-backed specifications for Samsung EVO Plus microSD Card and Samsung Pro Plus microSD Card (2021)
Specification	Samsung EVO Plus microSD Card	Samsung Pro Plus microSD Card (2021)

Nominal capacity Sources Samsung EVO Plus microSD Card Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer capacity: 512GB (1GB=1Billion byte)* Actual storage capacity may be lower than the labeled capacity. Part of the storage may be used for system files and other storage control purposes.. Decimal TB converted to GB where needed; formatted usable capacity is lower. Samsung UK — exact MB-MC512SA/EU manufacturer specifications Samsung Pro Plus microSD Card (2021) Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer capacity: 512GB (1GB=1Billion byte)* Actual storage capacity may be lower than the labeled capacity. Part of the storage may be used for system files and other storage control purposes.. Decimal TB converted to GB where needed; formatted usable capacity is lower. Samsung UK — exact MB-MD512KA/EU manufacturer specifications	512 GB	512 GB
Storage device type Sources Samsung EVO Plus microSD Card Manufacturer specification Samsung UK — MB-MC512SA/EU exact catalogue identity and official gallery Samsung Pro Plus microSD Card (2021) Manufacturer specification Samsung UK — MB-MD512KA/EU exact catalogue identity and official gallery	microSD flash memory card	microSD flash memory card
Interface Sources Samsung EVO Plus microSD Card Manufacturer specification Samsung UK — exact MB-MC512SA/EU manufacturer specifications Samsung Pro Plus microSD Card (2021) Manufacturer specification Samsung UK — exact MB-MD512KA/EU manufacturer specifications	UHS-I, compatible to UHS interface	UHS-I, compatible to UHS interface
Form factor Sources Samsung EVO Plus microSD Card Manufacturer specification Samsung UK — MB-MC512SA/EU exact catalogue identity and official gallery Samsung Pro Plus microSD Card (2021) Manufacturer specification Samsung UK — MB-MD512KA/EU exact catalogue identity and official gallery	microSD	microSD
Dimensions Sources Samsung EVO Plus microSD Card Manufacturer specification Samsung UK — exact MB-MC512SA/EU manufacturer specifications Samsung Pro Plus microSD Card (2021) Manufacturer specification Samsung UK — exact MB-MD512KA/EU manufacturer specifications	15x11x1 mm	15x11x1 mm
General Feature — Product Type Sources Samsung EVO Plus microSD Card Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer claim in the exact MB-MC512SA/EU specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown. Samsung UK — exact MB-MC512SA/EU manufacturer specifications Samsung Pro Plus microSD Card (2021) Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer claim in the exact MB-MD512KA/EU specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown. Samsung UK — exact MB-MD512KA/EU manufacturer specifications	microSDXC Memory Card	microSDXC Memory Card
General Feature — Family LineDifferent Sources Samsung EVO Plus microSD Card Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer claim in the exact MB-MC512SA/EU specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown. Samsung UK — exact MB-MC512SA/EU manufacturer specifications Samsung Pro Plus microSD Card (2021) Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer claim in the exact MB-MD512KA/EU specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown. Samsung UK — exact MB-MD512KA/EU manufacturer specifications	EVO PLUS	PRO PLUS
General Feature — Capacity Sources Samsung EVO Plus microSD Card Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer claim in the exact MB-MC512SA/EU specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown. Samsung UK — exact MB-MC512SA/EU manufacturer specifications Samsung Pro Plus microSD Card (2021) Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer claim in the exact MB-MD512KA/EU specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown. Samsung UK — exact MB-MD512KA/EU manufacturer specifications	*512GB (1GB=1Billion byte) Actual storage capacity may be lower than the labeled capacity. Part of the storage may be used for system files and other storage control purposes.**	*512GB (1GB=1Billion byte) Actual storage capacity may be lower than the labeled capacity. Part of the storage may be used for system files and other storage control purposes.**
General Feature — Interface Sources Samsung EVO Plus microSD Card Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer claim in the exact MB-MC512SA/EU specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown. Samsung UK — exact MB-MC512SA/EU manufacturer specifications Samsung Pro Plus microSD Card (2021) Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer claim in the exact MB-MD512KA/EU specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown. Samsung UK — exact MB-MD512KA/EU manufacturer specifications	UHS-I, compatible to UHS interface	UHS-I, compatible to UHS interface
General Feature — Dimension (WxHxD) Sources Samsung EVO Plus microSD Card Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer claim in the exact MB-MC512SA/EU specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown. Samsung UK — exact MB-MC512SA/EU manufacturer specifications Samsung Pro Plus microSD Card (2021) Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer claim in the exact MB-MD512KA/EU specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown. Samsung UK — exact MB-MD512KA/EU manufacturer specifications	15x11x1 mm	15x11x1 mm
General Feature — Weight Sources Samsung EVO Plus microSD Card Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer claim in the exact MB-MC512SA/EU specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown. Samsung UK — exact MB-MC512SA/EU manufacturer specifications Samsung Pro Plus microSD Card (2021) Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer claim in the exact MB-MD512KA/EU specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown. Samsung UK — exact MB-MD512KA/EU manufacturer specifications	Approx. 0.25g	Approx. 0.25g

Rated performance and conditionsDifferent Sources Samsung EVO Plus microSD Card Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer performance claims; supplied test conditions/maximum wording retained. Not an independent benchmark. Manufacturer claim in the exact MB-MC512SA/EU specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown. Manufacturer section: Performance. Source field: Speed. Manufacturer claim in the exact MB-MC512SA/EU specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown. Manufacturer section: Performance. Source field: Speed Class. Samsung UK — exact MB-MC512SA/EU manufacturer specifications Samsung Pro Plus microSD Card (2021) Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer performance claims; supplied test conditions/maximum wording retained. Not an independent benchmark. Manufacturer claim in the exact MB-MD512KA/EU specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown. Manufacturer section: Performance. Source field: Speed. Manufacturer claim in the exact MB-MD512KA/EU specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown. Manufacturer section: Performance. Source field: Speed Class. Samsung UK — exact MB-MD512KA/EU manufacturer specifications	Read: up to 160MB/s Write: Lower than Read Speed* Read/Write speed requires compatible devices capable of reaching such speeds and it may vary among different host devices and testing conditions. * For products incompatible with UHS-I interface, the speeds may vary subject to different interface conditions (Speed); U3, V30, A2 (Speed Class)	Read: up to 160MB/s Write: up to 120MB/s * Read/Write speed requires compatible devices capable of reaching such speeds and it may vary among different host devices and testing conditions. * For products incompatible with UHS-I interface, the speeds may vary subject to different interface conditions (Speed); U3, V30, A2 (Speed Class)
Performance — SpeedDifferent Sources Samsung EVO Plus microSD Card Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer claim in the exact MB-MC512SA/EU specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown. Samsung UK — exact MB-MC512SA/EU manufacturer specifications Samsung Pro Plus microSD Card (2021) Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer claim in the exact MB-MD512KA/EU specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown. Samsung UK — exact MB-MD512KA/EU manufacturer specifications	Read: up to 160MB/s Write: Lower than Read Speed* Read/Write speed requires compatible devices capable of reaching such speeds and it may vary among different host devices and testing conditions. * For products incompatible with UHS-I interface, the speeds may vary subject to different interface conditions	Read: up to 160MB/s Write: up to 120MB/s * Read/Write speed requires compatible devices capable of reaching such speeds and it may vary among different host devices and testing conditions. * For products incompatible with UHS-I interface, the speeds may vary subject to different interface conditions
Performance — Speed Class Sources Samsung EVO Plus microSD Card Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer claim in the exact MB-MC512SA/EU specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown. Samsung UK — exact MB-MC512SA/EU manufacturer specifications Samsung Pro Plus microSD Card (2021) Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer claim in the exact MB-MD512KA/EU specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown. Samsung UK — exact MB-MD512KA/EU manufacturer specifications	U3, V30, A2	U3, V30, A2

Manufacturer warranty and endurance Sources Samsung EVO Plus microSD Card Manufacturer specification Samsung UK — exact MB-MC512SA/EU manufacturer specifications Samsung Pro Plus microSD Card (2021) Manufacturer specification Samsung UK — exact MB-MD512KA/EU manufacturer specifications	*Limited 10 year warranty. Warranty does not extend to dashcam, CCTV, surveillance camera and other write-intensive uses. * Warranty for SD adapter is limited to 1 year.**	*Limited 10 year warranty. Warranty does not extend to dashcam, CCTV, surveillance camera and other write-intensive uses. * Warranty for SD adapter is limited to 1 year.**
Warranty Sources Samsung EVO Plus microSD Card Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer claim in the exact MB-MC512SA/EU specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown. Samsung UK — exact MB-MC512SA/EU manufacturer specifications Samsung Pro Plus microSD Card (2021) Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer claim in the exact MB-MD512KA/EU specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown. Samsung UK — exact MB-MD512KA/EU manufacturer specifications	*Limited 10 year warranty. Warranty does not extend to dashcam, CCTV, surveillance camera and other write-intensive uses. * Warranty for SD adapter is limited to 1 year.**	*Limited 10 year warranty. Warranty does not extend to dashcam, CCTV, surveillance camera and other write-intensive uses. * Warranty for SD adapter is limited to 1 year.**

Certification — EMC Sources Samsung EVO Plus microSD Card Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer claim in the exact MB-MC512SA/EU specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown. Samsung UK — exact MB-MC512SA/EU manufacturer specifications Samsung Pro Plus microSD Card (2021) Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer claim in the exact MB-MD512KA/EU specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown. Samsung UK — exact MB-MD512KA/EU manufacturer specifications	CE(UKCA)/FCC/VCCI/RCM	CE(UKCA)/FCC/VCCI/RCM

Environment — Operating Voltage Sources Samsung EVO Plus microSD Card Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer claim in the exact MB-MC512SA/EU specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown. Samsung UK — exact MB-MC512SA/EU manufacturer specifications Samsung Pro Plus microSD Card (2021) Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer claim in the exact MB-MD512KA/EU specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown. Samsung UK — exact MB-MD512KA/EU manufacturer specifications	2.7~3.6V	2.7~3.6V
Environment — Storage Temperature Sources Samsung EVO Plus microSD Card Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer claim in the exact MB-MC512SA/EU specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown. Samsung UK — exact MB-MC512SA/EU manufacturer specifications Samsung Pro Plus microSD Card (2021) Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer claim in the exact MB-MD512KA/EU specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown. Samsung UK — exact MB-MD512KA/EU manufacturer specifications	-40℃ to 85℃	-40℃ to 85℃
Environment — Operating Temperature Sources Samsung EVO Plus microSD Card Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer claim in the exact MB-MC512SA/EU specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown. Samsung UK — exact MB-MC512SA/EU manufacturer specifications Samsung Pro Plus microSD Card (2021) Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer claim in the exact MB-MD512KA/EU specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown. Samsung UK — exact MB-MD512KA/EU manufacturer specifications	-25℃ to 85℃	-25℃ to 85℃
Environment — Humidity Sources Samsung EVO Plus microSD Card Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer claim in the exact MB-MC512SA/EU specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown. Samsung UK — exact MB-MC512SA/EU manufacturer specifications Samsung Pro Plus microSD Card (2021) No source recorded.	-	Not provided
Environment — Durability Sources Samsung EVO Plus microSD Card Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer claim in the exact MB-MC512SA/EU specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown. Samsung UK — exact MB-MC512SA/EU manufacturer specifications Samsung Pro Plus microSD Card (2021) Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer claim in the exact MB-MD512KA/EU specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown. Samsung UK — exact MB-MD512KA/EU manufacturer specifications	10,000 mating cycles	10,000 mating cycles

General Feature — Application Sources Samsung EVO Plus microSD Card Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer claim in the exact MB-MC512SA/EU specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown. Samsung UK — exact MB-MC512SA/EU manufacturer specifications Samsung Pro Plus microSD Card (2021) Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer claim in the exact MB-MD512KA/EU specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown. Samsung UK — exact MB-MD512KA/EU manufacturer specifications	Mobile phone, Smartphone, Tablet, etc	Mobile phone, Smartphone, Tablet, etc
General Feature — Accessory Sources Samsung EVO Plus microSD Card Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer claim in the exact MB-MC512SA/EU specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown. Samsung UK — exact MB-MC512SA/EU manufacturer specifications Samsung Pro Plus microSD Card (2021) Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer claim in the exact MB-MD512KA/EU specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown. Samsung UK — exact MB-MD512KA/EU manufacturer specifications	SD adapter	SD adapter

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Samsung Evo Plus microSD Card (2021)

Storage capacity: 0.51 TB
Nominal capacity: 512 GB
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Samsung EVO Plus microSD Card

Storage capacity: 1 TB
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Samsung EVO Plus microSD Card

Storage capacity: 0.26 TB
Nominal capacity: 256 GB
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Samsung Pro Plus microSD Card (2021)

Storage capacity: 0.26 TB
Nominal capacity: 256 GB
Storage device type: microSD flash memory card

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