ZDNET’s pick for the best overall microSD card is the SanDisk Extreme, but narrowing down the best microSD card isn’t an easy task. That’s because you can have different cards for different applications. For example, one person might favor performance, while another might want high endurance, and another be budget conscious. Thankfully, there are numerous options for extra storage that can range from just a few dollars to over a hundred, with different storage offerings and read and write speeds.
Brand |
Price |
Read speed (MB/s) |
Write speed (MB/s) |
SanDisk Extreme |
From $12 |
190 |
130 |
Amazon Basics |
From $20 |
100 |
60 |
ProGrade Digital |
From $55 |
130 |
250 |
Samsung PRO Endurance |
From $8 |
100 |
40 |
Lexar Professional |
From $13 |
160 |
120 |
*MSRP at the time of writing. Please note that actual prices may vary depending on available sales, deals, discounts, and coupons.