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Small rectangular microSD card in black with gold contacts and Lexar PLAY PRO branding

Lexar

Lexar PLAY PRO microSDXC Express 256GB memory card

SKU CH-ABKF-G0JET

microSDXC Express card with 900MB/s read and 600MB/s write speeds for faster game loads and downloads

  • Memory card formatMicro SDXC
  • Up to 900MB/s read speeds load games faster
  • 600MB/s write speeds cut download times
  • 256GB capacity stores multiple AAA titles
  • Backwards compatible with UHS-I and UHS-II devices
  • IPX7 waterproof, wearproof, temperature-proof and x-ray-proof protection

What it is and who it is for

The Lexar PLAY PRO microSDXC Express Card provides 256GB of storage with up to 900MB/s read and 600MB/s write speeds. It targets gamers who want faster load times and smoother gameplay on handheld consoles. The card is built to withstand water, wear, temperature extremes and X-ray exposure. It suits players who need durable, high-speed portable storage for large game libraries.

How it fits into a build

The card uses the microSD Express interface and is backwards-compatible with UHS-I and UHS-II host devices at UHS-I speeds. It works in current handheld gaming consoles and prepares you for upcoming microSD Express devices. To achieve the advertised 600MB/s write speed, the Lexar microSD Express card reader is required. Without that reader, write performance will fall back to the host device's UHS-I capability.

Thermals noise and power

The card has no moving parts and operates silently. Its temperature-proof construction protects data across a wide range of environmental conditions. Power draw scales with the host device and the transfer workload. The IPX7 waterproof rating adds resilience against accidental immersion during everyday use.

How it compares

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

Price $73.99
Pricier than about 63% of the 1,947 comparable items (median $46.99).

Specifications

Storage
Memory card formatMicro SDXC

Questions about this item

What is the maximum sustained write speed before the card hits its limit?

The Lexar PLAY PRO microSDXC Express 256GB card delivers up to 600MB/s write speed when used with the Lexar microSD Express card reader.

Does the card run hot or draw more power during extended gaming sessions?

The card is temperature-proof and wearproof, designed to handle sustained use without overheating issues.

What host device or reader is required to reach the advertised 900MB/s read speed?

To achieve the full 900MB/s read and 600MB/s write speeds, the card must be paired with a Lexar microSD Express card reader or a microSD Express compatible host device.

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