Memory Cards
Memory Cards
Explore a wide selection of high-performance memory cards from Lexar. These highly portable storage devices are available in either SD or MicroSD form factors and a wide variety of capacities, including 128GB, 256GB, and 512GB. What’s more, Lexar memory cards all utilise UHS-I technology, offering read and write speeds of up to 160MB/s and 130MB/s. Thanks to this, Lexar memory cards are a fantastic choice for photographers and videographers, as they can easily capture 4K video or UHD photos. Memory cards are also commonly used with tablets, smartphones, and handheld gaming consoles, as their compact design and large capacity make memory cards an easy way to upgrade your storage.
Common Uses for Memory Cards
With their small size and large capacities, memory cards are perfect for use with a wide range of electronic devices. Some of the most common devices that can utilise a memory card are:
- Cameras Probably the most common use for memory cards is in photography and videography. Many different types of cameras are compatible with SD and MicroSD cards, such as digital cameras, action cams like GoPros, and drones equipped with cameras. Memory cards are used with these devices because they are lightweight and easy to transport. What’s more, their large storage capacities are great for capturing high-definition footage.
- Mobile Devices A wide range of Android smartphones and tablets support memory cards for extra storage. In general, this will be a MicroSD card. Working alongside the internal storage of the device, they allow for a larger number of photos, videos, apps, and music to be downloaded to the device.
- Gaming Consoles Many handheld gaming consoles offer the ability to expand their storage with a memory card, such as the Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck, and ROG Ally. The main advantage of this is that you can have space for your entire gaming library without having to uninstall any titles. Additionally, they are used to store your in-game saves, ensuring your progress is kept safe.
- Media Players Although not as prevalent as they used to be, many MP3 and other media players would utilise memory cards for their storage. This allowed for quick transfer of music from your PC to your media player. What’s more, with their high capacities, you’d be able to store large music libraries.
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Read MoreMemory Cards FAQ
What brands of memory cards does Overclockers UK stock?
Here at Overclockers UK, we stock memory cards manufactured by Lexar.
What capacity can memory cards come in?
Memory cards can come in a wide variety of storage capacities. We stock 128GB, 256GB, and 512GB memory cards.
How fast is a memory card?
The speed of a memory card is determined by its class. Our range of memory cards are UHS-I Class 10, meaning they offer read and write speeds of 160MB/s and 130MB/s, respectively.
What devices utilise memory cards?
Memory cards can be used with PCs, laptops, cameras, game consoles, tablets, and smartphones. To check whether your device supports memory cards, please consult the manufacturer’s website.
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