The SanDisk 256GB Extreme microSDXC just dropped to $34.28 on Amazon. That's $10.54 off the $44.82 list price, and the lowest we've tracked in our 90-day window.
What You're Getting
This is SanDisk's Extreme line, not the Ultra. That matters. You get up to 190 MB/s read speeds, A2 app performance rating, and V30/U3 video speed class. Solid specs for a microSD at this price point. The A2 rating means it handles random read/write operations well enough to run apps directly off the card, not just store files.
For context, 256 GB at $34.28 works out to roughly $0.13 per gigabyte. That's decent for a UHS-I card with these speed ratings.
Where This Card Makes Sense
If you're using a Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck, drone, or action camera, this is the sweet spot. 256 GB is enough to hold a solid game library on Switch or a few hours of 4K footage. The V30 rating handles 4K recording without dropped frames. SanDisk rates it for 5K video too, though that's more of a marketing line than something most buyers will test.
The catch: this is still UHS-I. You're capped at the bus speed limit regardless of what the sequential read numbers suggest. For the Switch, Steam Deck, or a GoPro, that's fine. For something like the new Nintendo Switch 2, which only supports microSD Express, you should go for Samsung's 256GB microSD Express card. It runs $50.31 at Amazon and is built for that use case, but it's a completely different price tier.
The Deal
- SanDisk 256GB Extreme microSDXC (SDSQXAV-256G-GN6MA):
$44.82→ $34.28 at Amazon (save $10.54, 24% off)
Includes the SD adapter in the box.
At $34 for a 256 GB SanDisk Extreme, the math is solid. Not a life-changing discount, but it's at the lowest price we've seen. If you need a microSD card for your handheld or camera, this is a decent time to grab one.
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