Amazon Basics vs Nikon SD Cards

Side-by-side price per gigabyte comparison across 8 products.

As of March 2026, Amazon Basics averages $0.1839/GB across 4 products while Nikon averages $21.1125/GB across 4 products on BuyPerUnit. Amazon Basics offers 99% 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

Nikon

Avg $/GB$21.1125

Best $/GB$12.4211

Price Range$12.4211 – $37.3430

Products4

Cheapest Product

Nikon R1 Wireless Close-Up Speedlight System + 64GB Memory Card + Flexible Tripod Bundle (International Version)

64GB · $794.95 · 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	Nikon	Nikon R1 Wireless Close-Up Speedlight System + 64GB Memory Card + Flexible Tripod Bundle (International Version)	64GB	$12.4211	$794.95	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	Nikon	Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3G ED VR Lens (2216) + 64GB Memory Card - Bundle	64GB	$14.6867	$939.95	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	Nikon	Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 16-80mm f/2.8-4E ED VR Lens (20055) + 64GB Memory Card - Bundle	64GB	$19.9992	$1279.95	newegg
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	Nikon	Nikon PC-E NIKKOR 24mm f/3.5D ED Tilt-Shift Lens (2168) + 64GB Memory Card + Filters - Bundle	64GB	$37.3430	$2389.95	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 Nikon's $21.1125/GB — that's roughly 99% 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 Nikon's cheapest option is the Nikon R1 Wireless Close-Up Speedlight System + 64GB Memory Card + Flexible Tripod Bundle (International Version) (64GB) at $12.4211/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 Nikon cheaper per GB for sd cards?

As of March 2026, Amazon Basics averages $0.1839/GB compared to Nikon at $21.1125/GB. Amazon Basics is approximately 99% cheaper per gigabyte on average.

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

BuyPerUnit currently tracks 4 Amazon Basics products and 4 Nikon 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 Nikon sd card per GB?

The cheapest Nikon option is the Nikon R1 Wireless Close-Up Speedlight System + 64GB Memory Card + Flexible Tripod Bundle (International Version) at $12.4211/GB ($794.95 for 64GB).

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