Amazon Basics vs Kingston SD Cards

Side-by-side price per gigabyte comparison across 40 products.

As of March 2026, Amazon Basics averages $0.1839/GB across 4 products while Kingston averages $0.8311/GB across 36 products on BuyPerUnit. Amazon Basics offers 78% better value per gigabyte for sd cards.

Amazon Basics

Better Value

Avg $/GB$0.1839

Best $/GB$0.1555

Price Range$0.1555 – $0.2030

Products4

Cheapest Product

Amazon Basics microSDXC Memory Card with Full Size Adapter, A2, U3, Read Speed up to 100 MB/s, 128GB, Black

128 GB · $19.91 · amazon

Kingston

Avg $/GB$0.8311

Best $/GB$0.1398

Price Range$0.1398 – $4.9075

Products36

Cheapest Product

Kingston Canvas Go! Plus 512 Gb Class 10/Uhs-I (U3) Sdxc

512GB · $71.58 · newegg

Top Products Compared

Rank	Brand	Product	Capacity	$/GB	Price	Retailer
1	Amazon Basics	Amazon Basics microSDXC Memory Card with Full Size Adapter, A2, U3, Read Speed up to 100 MB/s, 128GB, Black	128 GB	$0.1555	$19.91	amazon
1	Kingston	Kingston Canvas Go! Plus 512 Gb Class 10/Uhs-I (U3) Sdxc	512GB	$0.1398	$71.58	newegg
2	Amazon Basics	Amazon Basics 1TB microSDXC Card with Adapter for Smartphones, Full HD, Tablets, Drones, Action Cameras, Read Speed Up to 200MB/s, 1-Pack	1 TB	$0.1805	$180.50	amazon
2	Kingston	Kingston Canvas Select Plus 64GB Micro SD Card and SD Adapter SDCS2/64GB	64GB	$0.1461	$9.35	newegg
3	Amazon Basics	Amazon Basics microSDXC Memory Card with Full Size Adapter, A2, U3, Read Speed up to 100 MB/s, 256GB, Black	256 GB	$0.1966	$50.33	amazon
3	Kingston	Kingston 128GB Canvas Select Plus microSDXC Card \| Up to 100MB/s \| A1 Class 10 UHS-I \| with Adapter \| SDCS2/128GB	128 GB	$0.1559	$19.95	amazon
4	Amazon Basics	Amazon Basics 128GB microSDXC Memory Card with Adapter for Smartphones, Drones, Cameras, Full HD, Read Speed Up to 200MB/s, 1-Pack	128 GB	$0.2030	$25.99	amazon
4	Kingston	Kingston Canvas Select Plus 256 GB Class 10/UHS-I U1 V10 SDXC 1 SDS3256GB	256GB	$0.1710	$43.78	newegg
5	Kingston	Kingston Canvas Select Plus 256GB microSDXC U3 A1 Class 10 100MB/s SDCS2/256GB	256GB	$0.1904	$48.75	newegg

Which Should You Buy?

Based on current pricing data, Amazon Basics offers better overall value for sd cards at an average of $0.1839/GB compared to Kingston's $0.8311/GB — that's roughly 78% less per gigabyte.

Amazon Basics's best deal is the Amazon Basics microSDXC Memory Card with Full Size Adapter, A2, U3, Read Speed up to 100 MB/s, 128GB, Black (128 GB) at $0.1555/GB, while Kingston's cheapest option is the Kingston Canvas Go! Plus 512 Gb Class 10/Uhs-I (U3) Sdxc (512GB) at $0.1398/GB.

However, price per GB isn't everything — consider factors like warranty, performance specs, and your specific capacity needs. Check individual product pages for detailed specifications.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amazon Basics or Kingston cheaper per GB for sd cards?

As of March 2026, Amazon Basics averages $0.1839/GB compared to Kingston at $0.8311/GB. Amazon Basics is approximately 78% cheaper per gigabyte on average.

How many Amazon Basics and Kingston sd cards does BuyPerUnit track?

BuyPerUnit currently tracks 4 Amazon Basics products and 36 Kingston products in the sd cards category, all ranked by price per gigabyte.

What is the cheapest Amazon Basics sd card per GB?

The cheapest Amazon Basics option is the Amazon Basics microSDXC Memory Card with Full Size Adapter, A2, U3, Read Speed up to 100 MB/s, 128GB, Black at $0.1555/GB ($19.91 for 128 GB).

What is the cheapest Kingston sd card per GB?

The cheapest Kingston option is the Kingston Canvas Go! Plus 512 Gb Class 10/Uhs-I (U3) Sdxc at $0.1398/GB ($71.58 for 512GB).

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