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DATO

DATO Express 512GB microSDXC NVMe memory card

SKU CH-J5G0-XPZQD

A 512 GB microSDXC card using NVMe over PCIe Gen3 x1 for read speeds up to 800 MB/s and write speeds up to 700 MB/s

  • Total capacity512 GB
  • Memory card formatMicro SDXC
  • Speed classUHS-I / Class 10
  • Max read speed800 MB/s
  • Write throughput700
  • Product typeMicro SDXC
  • 512 GB capacity stores hours of 4K/8K footage
  • Up to 800 MB/s read speed transfers large files fast
  • Up to 700 MB/s write speed sustains high-bitrate recording
  • U3 V30 A1 ratings guarantee minimum performance for apps and video
  • PCIe Gen3 x1 NVMe interface brings SSD-level speed to microSD form factor

512 GB microSD Express card

The DATO Express 512 GB microSDXC Express card uses a PCIe Gen3 x1 interface with NVMe protocol to deliver SSD-class throughput in the standard microSD form factor. It targets creators and gamers who need fast removable storage for 4K or 8K capture and large game libraries. Backward compatibility with UHS-I hosts lets it operate in existing slots at reduced speed. Buyers whose devices lack microSD Express support will not see the advertised peak rates.

Thermals noise and power draw

The card weighs 1 gram and measures 0.59 by 0.43 inches, so it adds negligible mass and fits tight slots without blocking adjacent ports. No moving parts mean silent operation and no fan noise under any workload. Power is drawn directly from the host slot; the low-profile design keeps thermal output minimal during typical file transfers or video recording sessions.

Sustained load behaviour

Sequential read reaches up to 800 MB/s and write up to 700 MB/s on microSD Express hosts, while UHS-I hosts deliver up to 280 MB/s read and 180 MB/s write. U3, V30 and A1 ratings guarantee minimum sustained performance for 4K/8K video and app loading. Thermal throttling may reduce speeds during extended maximum-throughput writes, but the card maintains rated class minimums for the duration of the recording or transfer.

How it compares

Measured against everything we stock in SD & MicroSD Memory Cards, at today’s prices. Recalculated every night.

Price $97.99
Pricier than about 72% of the 1,947 comparable items (median $46.99).
Total capacity 512 GB
Higher than about 90% of the 1,132 comparable items (median 64 GB).
Price per TB $191.39 per TB
Cheaper than about 83% of the 901 comparable items (median $374.69 per TB).

Specifications

Product
Brand nameDATO
Product lineExpress U3 A1 V30
Model nameDTEX512GU3A1V30A
Part numberDTEX512GU3A1V30A
Total capacity512 GB
Product typeMicro SDXC
Performance
Speed classUHS-I / Class 10
Max read speed800 MB/s
Write throughput700
Storage
Memory card formatMicro SDXC

Questions about this item

How do I install the DATO Express 512GB microSDXC NVMe card in my device and what step is commonly missed?

Insert the card label-side up into the microSDXC slot until it clicks; the step often missed is confirming the host supports microSD Express to enable PCIe Gen3 x1 NVMe speeds, otherwise it falls back to UHS-I at 280/180 MB/s.

What maintenance or replacement will this 512GB card need over time?

No scheduled maintenance is required; replace the card if sustained write performance drops below the V30 30 MB/s minimum or if the A1 random IOPS rating degrades, which typically occurs after heavy rewrite cycles.

What limit appears first during sustained 4K or 8K recording on this card?

The V30 video speed class guarantees a 30 MB/s minimum sequential write floor; if the host cannot maintain PCIe NVMe throughput, the UHS-I fallback of 180 MB/s write becomes the effective ceiling.

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