Samsung vs Transcend SD Cards

Side-by-side price per gigabyte comparison across 65 products.

As of March 2026, Samsung averages $0.4434/GB across 21 products while Transcend averages $1.7340/GB across 44 products on BuyPerUnit. Samsung offers 74% better value per gigabyte for sd cards.

Samsung

Better Value

Transcend

Avg $/GB$1.7340
Best $/GB$0.1426
Price Range$0.1426 – $19.9369
Products44

Top Products Compared

RankBrandProductCapacity$/GBPriceRetailer
1SamsungSamsung EVO Select microSDMemory Card + Adapter, 512GB microSDXC, Up-to 160 MB/s, 4K UHD, UHS-I, C10, U3, V30, A2, for Mobile Phone, Smartphones, Nintendo-Switch, and Tablets (MB-ME512SA/AM)512 GB$0.1308$66.99amazon
1Transcend512GB Transcend UHS-I SD 340S Ultra Performance SD Card U3 A1 V30512GB$0.1426$72.99newegg
2SamsungSAMSUNG EVO Select Micro SD-Memory-Card + Adapter, 512GB microSDXC 130MB/s Full HD & 4K UHD, UHS-I, U3, A2, V30, Expanded Storage for Android Smartphones, Tablets, Nintendo-Switch (MB-ME512KA/AM)512 GB$0.1387$70.99amazon
2Transcend512GB Transcend 300S microSDXC UHS-I U3 V30 A1 CL10 Memory Card with SD Adapter 95MB/sec512GB$0.2147$109.94newegg
3SamsungSamsung - Pro Plus 1 TB microSDXC Memory Card1 TB$0.1430$142.99bestbuy
3TranscendTranscend 256GB 300S microSDXC CL10 V30 A1 Memory Card with SD Adapter256GB$0.2461$62.99newegg
4SamsungSAMSUNG EVO Select Micro SD-Memory-Card + Adapter, 256GB microSDXC 130MB/s Full HD & 4K UHD, UHS-I, U3, A2, V30, Expanded Storage for Android Smartphones, Tablets, Nintendo-Switch (MB-ME256KA/AM)256 GB$0.1640$41.99amazon
4Transcend512GB Transcend 340S microSD UHS-I U3 A2 Ultra Performance Memory Card w/Adapter512GB$0.2499$127.95newegg
5SamsungSamsung P9 Express microSD Express Card, 256GB microSDXC Memory Card, Up to 800 MB/s, for Nintendo-Switch ™ 2, (MB MK256T/AM)256 GB$0.1757$44.99amazon
5TranscendTranscend 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 Cameras128 GB$0.2570$32.90amazon

Which Should You Buy?

Based on current pricing data, Samsung offers better overall value for sd cards at an average of $0.4434/GB compared to Transcend's $1.7340/GB — that's roughly 74% less per gigabyte.

Samsung's best deal is the Samsung EVO Select microSDMemory Card + Adapter, 512GB microSDXC, Up-to 160 MB/s, 4K UHD, UHS-I, C10, U3, V30, A2, for Mobile Phone, Smartphones, Nintendo-Switch, and Tablets (MB-ME512SA/AM) (512 GB) at $0.1308/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 Samsung or Transcend cheaper per GB for sd cards?

As of March 2026, Samsung averages $0.4434/GB compared to Transcend at $1.7340/GB. Samsung is approximately 74% cheaper per gigabyte on average.

How many Samsung and Transcend sd cards does BuyPerUnit track?

BuyPerUnit currently tracks 21 Samsung products and 44 Transcend products in the sd cards category, all ranked by price per gigabyte.

What is the cheapest Samsung sd card per GB?

The cheapest Samsung option is the Samsung EVO Select microSDMemory Card + Adapter, 512GB microSDXC, Up-to 160 MB/s, 4K UHD, UHS-I, C10, U3, V30, A2, for Mobile Phone, Smartphones, Nintendo-Switch, and Tablets (MB-ME512SA/AM) at $0.1308/GB ($66.99 for 512 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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