
When buying an SD card, remember that it’s not all about price, either. RELATED: How to Buy an SD Card: Speed Classes, Sizes, and Capacities Explained This makes it more convenient to leave the SD card inserted for the permanent storage boost. These are a bit shorter than standard SD cards, and they will sit flush with the edge of tablets and laptops where a standard-size SD card sticks out. If the SD card sticks out of the side of your laptop or tablet when you insert it, you may want to consider a “low-profile” microSD card. First, you’ll need to get an SD card that fits your device. Depending on your device, you may need a larger SD card or a smaller microSD card (which are often sold with adapters that allow them to function as larger SD cards, too).
