Kingston vs Samsung SD Cards

Side-by-side price per gigabyte comparison across 75 products.

As of August 2026, Kingston averages $0.5036/GB across 27 products while Samsung averages $0.6261/GB across 48 products on BuyPerUnit. Kingston offers 20% better value per gigabyte for sd cards.

Kingston

Better Value

Avg $/GB$0.5036

Best $/GB$0.2064

Price Range$0.2064 – $2.2594

Products27

Cheapest Product

Kingston Canvas Select Plus 512 GB Class 10/UHS-I U3 V30 microSDXC 1 SDCS3512GB

512GB · $105.70 · newegg

Samsung

Avg $/GB$0.6261

Best $/GB$0.1758

Price Range$0.1758 – $2.1869

Products48

Cheapest Product

SAMSUNG SD PRO Plus + USB Reader 512GB MicroSD Memory Card Read up to 180MB/s, Write up to 130MB/s

512GB · $89.99 · newegg

Top Products Compared

Rank	Brand	Product	Capacity	$/GB	Price	Retailer
1	Kingston	Kingston Canvas Select Plus 512 GB Class 10/UHS-I U3 V30 microSDXC 1 SDCS3512GB	512GB	$0.2064	$105.70	newegg
1	Samsung	SAMSUNG SD PRO Plus + USB Reader 512GB MicroSD Memory Card Read up to 180MB/s, Write up to 130MB/s	512GB	$0.1758	$89.99	newegg
2	Kingston	Kingston Canvas Select Plus - Flash memory card (microSDXC to SD adapter included) - 256 GB - A1 / Video Class V30 / UHS	256GB	$0.2119	$54.25	newegg
2	Samsung	Samsung EVO Plus 512GB MicroSD Memory Card (2024) + SD Adapter	512GB	$0.2538	$129.95	newegg
3	Kingston	Kingston Canvas Select Plus 256GB microSDXC U3 A1 Class 10 100MB/s SDCS2/256GB	256GB	$0.2139	$54.75	newegg
3	Samsung	Samsung P9 Express microSDXC Express Memory Card 256GB	256 GB	$0.3096	$79.25	amazon
4	Kingston	Kingston Canvas Select Plus 256GB microSDXC Flash Card w/ Adapter Model SDCS2/256GBCR	256GB	$0.2146	$54.95	newegg
4	Samsung	Samsung microSDXC T7 256GB, Transfer Speeds Up to 170 MB/s	256 GB	$0.3125	$79.99	amazon
5	Kingston	Kingston Canvas Select Plus 256GB microSDXC Memory (Flash Memory) Model SDCS2/256GBSP	256GB	$0.2148	$54.99	newegg
5	Samsung	Samsung microSDXC T7 512GB, Up to 170 MB/s, UHS-I U3 4K A2 V30 microSD for Casual Gamers, Amateur Creators, & Everyday Users MB-MB512T with Adapter	512GB	$0.3125	$159.99	newegg

Which Should You Buy?

Based on current pricing data, Kingston offers better overall value for sd cards at an average of $0.5036/GB compared to Samsung's $0.6261/GB — that's roughly 20% less per gigabyte.

Kingston's best deal is the Kingston Canvas Select Plus 512 GB Class 10/UHS-I U3 V30 microSDXC 1 SDCS3512GB (512GB) at $0.2064/GB, while Samsung's cheapest option is the SAMSUNG SD PRO Plus + USB Reader 512GB MicroSD Memory Card Read up to 180MB/s, Write up to 130MB/s (512GB) at $0.1758/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 Kingston or Samsung cheaper per GB for sd cards?

As of August 2026, Kingston averages $0.5036/GB compared to Samsung at $0.6261/GB. Kingston is approximately 20% cheaper per gigabyte on average.

How many Kingston and Samsung sd cards does BuyPerUnit track?

BuyPerUnit currently tracks 27 Kingston products and 48 Samsung products in the sd cards category, all ranked by price per gigabyte.

What is the cheapest Kingston sd card per GB?

The cheapest Kingston option is the Kingston Canvas Select Plus 512 GB Class 10/UHS-I U3 V30 microSDXC 1 SDCS3512GB at $0.2064/GB ($105.70 for 512GB).

What is the cheapest Samsung sd card per GB?

The cheapest Samsung option is the SAMSUNG SD PRO Plus + USB Reader 512GB MicroSD Memory Card Read up to 180MB/s, Write up to 130MB/s at $0.1758/GB ($89.99 for 512GB).

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