microSD (SDHC, SDXC)

Running out of storage space on your digital device at a critical time is a common experience. For example, maybe you tried taking a photo of your kid's game or concert and saw the dreaded "No space available" message. With a compatible SD card for phones or other devices, you can greatly expand your storage capacity to prevent running out of space for your memories. At Best Buy, you can easily find the best microSD card for your device so you can store more photos, videos or documents. You can also expand your music playlists with the space you'll gain with a phone memory card. If printing your photo memories is something you're looking for, choose a photo printer with a memory card port that allows you to print directly from your microSD card. And, if you've ever tried to download something on your kid's tablet only to find that it's full, you'll understand the benefit of having a spare SD memory card on hand to keep the entertainment going. A 32GB microSD card is a very popular and affordable size. However, if more space is needed, you can find memory card capacities as high as 200GB, 256GB, 400GB or more.

Not all microSD cards are created the same. You'll want to pay close attention to the speed of the card before making your purchase. If you're adding a memory card to your smartphone, tablet or entry-level camera, you will be more concerned about the card's storage capacity than its speed. However, capturing video on an action camera, or snapping high-resolution photos on a DSLR camera or high-end mirrorless camera, usually requires a high-speed memory card. This will ensure smooth download and playback, while preventing camera lag and recording failure. Choosing a high-speed memory card is as easy as looking at the write speed indicated on the packaging. The higher the write speed, the faster the memory card. You might also consider adding a memory card reader to your digital gear. These readers allow you to transfer photos, videos, music and other documents from one platform, or device, to another with ease. And, you'll want to protect your memory cards from damage caused by dust and water with a memory card case suited to your needs.