Kingston vs Transcend SD Cards

Side-by-side price per gigabyte comparison across 80 products.

As of March 2026, Kingston averages $0.8355/GB across 36 products while Transcend averages $1.7340/GB across 44 products on BuyPerUnit. Kingston offers 52% better value per gigabyte for sd cards.

Kingston

Better Value

Avg $/GB$0.8355

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

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	Kingston	Kingston Canvas Go! Plus 512 Gb Class 10/Uhs-I (U3) Sdxc	512GB	$0.1398	$71.58	newegg
1	Transcend	512GB Transcend UHS-I SD 340S Ultra Performance SD Card U3 A1 V30	512GB	$0.1426	$72.99	newegg
2	Kingston	Kingston Canvas Select Plus 64GB Micro SD Card and SD Adapter SDCS2/64GB	64GB	$0.1461	$9.35	newegg
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	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
3	Transcend	Transcend 256GB 300S microSDXC CL10 V30 A1 Memory Card with SD Adapter	256GB	$0.2461	$62.99	newegg
4	Kingston	Kingston Canvas Select Plus 256 GB Class 10/UHS-I U1 V10 SDXC 1 SDS3256GB	256GB	$0.1722	$44.08	newegg
4	Transcend	512GB Transcend 340S microSD UHS-I U3 A2 Ultra Performance Memory Card w/Adapter	512GB	$0.2499	$127.95	newegg
5	Kingston	Kingston Canvas Select Plus 256GB microSDXC U3 A1 Class 10 100MB/s SDCS2/256GB	256GB	$0.1904	$48.75	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, Kingston offers better overall value for sd cards at an average of $0.8355/GB compared to Transcend's $1.7340/GB — that's roughly 52% less per gigabyte.

Kingston's best deal is the Kingston Canvas Go! Plus 512 Gb Class 10/Uhs-I (U3) Sdxc (512GB) at $0.1398/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 Kingston or Transcend cheaper per GB for sd cards?

As of March 2026, Kingston averages $0.8355/GB compared to Transcend at $1.7340/GB. Kingston is approximately 52% cheaper per gigabyte on average.

How many Kingston and Transcend sd cards does BuyPerUnit track?

BuyPerUnit currently tracks 36 Kingston products and 44 Transcend 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 Go! Plus 512 Gb Class 10/Uhs-I (U3) Sdxc at $0.1398/GB ($71.58 for 512GB).

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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