Amazon Basics vs Transcend SD Cards

Side-by-side price per gigabyte comparison across 48 products.

As of March 2026, Amazon Basics averages $0.1839/GB across 4 products while Transcend averages $1.7340/GB across 44 products on BuyPerUnit. Amazon Basics offers 89% 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

Transcend

Avg $/GB$1.7340

Best $/GB$0.1426

Price Range$0.1426 – $19.9369

Products44

Cheapest Product

512GB Transcend UHS-I SD 340S Ultra Performance SD Card U3 A1 V30

512GB · $72.99 · 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	Transcend	512GB Transcend UHS-I SD 340S Ultra Performance SD Card U3 A1 V30	512GB	$0.1426	$72.99	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	Transcend	512GB Transcend 300S microSDXC UHS-I U3 V30 A1 CL10 Memory Card with SD Adapter 95MB/sec	512GB	$0.2147	$109.94	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	Transcend	Transcend 256GB 300S microSDXC CL10 V30 A1 Memory Card with SD Adapter	256GB	$0.2461	$62.99	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	Transcend	512GB Transcend 340S microSD UHS-I U3 A2 Ultra Performance Memory Card w/Adapter	512GB	$0.2499	$127.95	newegg
5	Transcend	Transcend SDC300S 128GB SDXC Memory Card, Up to 100MB/s, UHS-I U1 V10, Full HD, Class 10 High-Speed SD Card for Canon, Nikon, Sony, Pentax, Kodak, Olympus, Panasonic Digital Cameras	128 GB	$0.2570	$32.90	amazon

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 Transcend's $1.7340/GB — that's roughly 89% 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 Transcend's cheapest option is the 512GB Transcend UHS-I SD 340S Ultra Performance SD Card U3 A1 V30 (512GB) at $0.1426/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 Transcend cheaper per GB for sd cards?

As of March 2026, Amazon Basics averages $0.1839/GB compared to Transcend at $1.7340/GB. Amazon Basics is approximately 89% cheaper per gigabyte on average.

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

BuyPerUnit currently tracks 4 Amazon Basics products and 44 Transcend 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 Transcend sd card per GB?

The cheapest Transcend option is the 512GB Transcend UHS-I SD 340S Ultra Performance SD Card U3 A1 V30 at $0.1426/GB ($72.99 for 512GB).

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