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If you have a Surface RT, Surface 2, Surface 3 or Surface Pro 3: Flip open the kickstand on the back of the tablet and find the microSD card slot; If you have a Surface Pro or Surface Pro 2: Find the SD card slot along the right side of the device (when looking at the screen) Slide the card into the slot (look at the pic below for facing). Jun 17, 2017  Learn how to insert a MicroSD card into a Surface Pro 4 and increase the storage capacity on your Surface Pro. #nitroitservices #surfacepro4 #microsoftsurfacepro.

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The latest Surface Pro 7 brings 10th Gen Intel Core processors and a USB-C port to a device that otherwise remains mostly the same from older models. That means you still have a microSD card reader with support for UHS-I speeds built into the Pro 7, ready to handle a bit of extra storage and quick transfers. If you don't already have a microSD card lying around or you want to upgrade to a card that will make the most of the reader in the Pro 3, Pro 4, Pro (2017), Pro 6, or Pro 7, here are our top picks.

U3 rating: Samsung EVO Select

Samsung makes excellent storage, and it's no slouch in the microSD department. The EVO Select is available with up to 512GB of storage and has up to 100 MB/s read, and 90 MB/s write speeds. The 128GB is, no doubt, the best option for many people based on price for performance and size. A 10-year limited warranty is included for some extra peace of mind.

UHS-I and UHS-II: Delkin Prime 1900X

The Surface Pro 7 might max out at UHS-I, but you can take advantage of the UHS-II speeds this card offers with your other devices. It remains compatible with the Pro 7 and previous models, and it's available in 64GB or 128GB sizes. It costs a bit more than other options, but read speeds up to 300 MB/s will make a difference when in use with other devices.

Affordable option: Silicon Power

Silicon Power's UHS-I microSD card is about as cheap as you'll find, but it's well-rated and offers read speeds up to 100 MB/s and write speeds up to 80 MB/s. It might not be the fastest, but it will undoubtedly get the job done on the cheap, and there's a five-year limited warranty to protect your purchase.

Reliable storage: SanDisk Ultra

SanDisk offers eight different sizes in its Ultra lineup of microSD cards, starting with 16GB and going up to 512GB. This card is highly-rated and relatively cheap, making it a lethal combination with read speeds up to 100 MB/s. Go with the 200GB card to get plenty of storage at a great price.

High-performance storage: Lexar Professional 1000x

This UHS-II microSD card (backward compatible with UHS-I) is relatively affordable but offers read and write speeds up to 150 MB/s and 80 MB/s, respectively, in compatible devices. Grab it in a 32GB size or go up to 256GB, and take advantage of a lifetime warranty to protect your purchase.

If we're picking a microSD card

Adding storage to your Surface Pro 7 doesn't have to happen before checkout. Thanks to the microSD card reader, you can carefully pick the right amount of storage, and save a good chunk of money in the process. Even if you have an older Pro model, they should all be compatible with the cards listed above. Still unsure which to grab first? We can make further recommendations.

Samsung's EVO Select is a reliable microSD option that comes at a very reasonable price. Thanks to a U3 rating, you get read speeds up to 100 MB/s and write speeds up to 90 MB/s, and you'll only pay about $17 for a 128GB card. You can go up to 512GB, which costs about $80. This is ideal if you're planning on only using the microSD card with your Surface Pro, as you're not paying for unnecessary UHS-II performance.

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If, however, you do plan on swapping the microSD card between devices that can handle UHS-II performance, Delkin's 1900X is an excellent choice. It costs more at about $50 for a 64GB card, but you'll be able to hit up to 300 MB/s read speeds when used with compatible UHS-II devices. Despite its UHS-II classification, it should work fine in your Surface Pro, though at a reduced pace.

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Products used in this guide

• Amazon: UGREEN SD Card Reader ($15)
• Amazon: LENTION 3-Port USB 3.0 Type A Hub ($19)
• Amazon: SanDisk Ultra 128GB microSDXC UHS-I card ($20)
• Amazon: Silicon Power-64GB High Speed MicroSD Card ($9)

When do you need a microSD card adapter?

If you're using a DSLR or accessory that uses a microSD card for storage, you'll need an adapter if you're planning on extracting data from the microSD card on your Surface Laptop 2. There's no microSD card reader built into the Surface Laptop 2 by default, so your only option is to buy a card reader adapter that plugs into the single USB-A port on the device.

Luckily, card adapters are pretty cheap online, so you won't have to break the bank just so you can use your microSD card on your Surface Laptop 2. You can even get card readers that have USB-A ports on them too, so you won't lose out on the ability to plug in an external USB drive when you've got your card adapter plugged in.

How to plug in your new microSD adapter

1. Line up the card reader's USB connection with the single USB port on the left side of the Surface Laptop 2.
2. Ensure the card reader's USB connection is orientated the correct way.
3. Push the USB connector into the USB port on the Surface Laptop 2.

From there, you'll hear a sound to signify the card reader has been plugged in, and you'll be good to go. From there, you can slide in your microSD card and it should show up in File Explorer.

1. Line up the microSD card with the correct port on the card reader.
2. Push it in until you feel it click or it can't move in any further.

Our top equipment picks

Here are the microSD card reader adapters we use and recommend.

Our pick

UGREEN SD Card Reader

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The hub with all the cards

This card reader hub has support for multiple different card sizes, including standard SD card size, microSD, and more.

Additional functionality

LENTION 3-Port USB 3.0 Type A Hub

Card or USB? Why not both

Since the Surface Laptop 2 only has one USB-A port, you might want a card reader that has more USB-A ports on it so that you don't lose the ability to plug in an external USB drive when using your card adapter.

Additional Equipment

In addition to a card reader, you'll need a microSD card to go along with it as well.

SanDisk Ultra 128GB microSDXC UHS-I card($20 at Amazon)

The SanDisk class 10 microSD card with 128GB storage should be enough for most microSD card related tasks.

Silicon Power-64GB High Speed MicroSD Card($9 at Amazon)

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Looking to save a few bucks? This microSD card is cheap and comes with 64GB of storage for photos, videos, and more.

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