Choose the Right Kingston microSD Card

A Kingston microSD card provides compact, removable storage for compatible smartphones, tablets, drones, action cameras, dash cameras, handheld gaming systems and other portable devices. Increasing storage capacity gives you more room for photographs, applications, games and high-resolution video without relying entirely on your device's internal storage.

When choosing a microSD card, consider both capacity and performance. Photography and everyday file storage may require less sustained write performance, while 4K and 8K video, high frame-rate recording and action cameras can require faster Video Speed Class ratings.

Kingston microSD Capacity & Storage Guide

The table below provides estimated storage examples from 64GB to 2TB. Photography figures use a typical 24-megapixel JPEG image, while video figures provide approximate recording times for Full HD 1080p, 4K and 8K footage.

Storage estimates are for guidance only. Actual capacity varies according to image resolution, JPEG compression, RAW/JPEG settings, video bitrate, codec, frame rate and recording mode. Usable formatted capacity will be lower than the stated card capacity.

microSD Cards for Cameras, Drones & Gaming

For drones and action cameras, look beyond capacity and check the device's required UHS Speed Class and Video Speed Class. Faster cards are particularly important when capturing high-bitrate 4K or 8K footage. Smartphones and tablets may also benefit from Application Performance rated microSD cards when supported.

Kingston microSD Cards You Can Trust

Kingston offers microSD solutions for everyday storage through to demanding photography and video applications. Ranges including Kingston Canvas Select Plus, Canvas Go! Plus and Canvas React Plus provide different combinations of capacity and performance. Always check your device's maximum supported capacity and card specification before choosing your Kingston microSD upgrade.