Lexar vs SanDisk USB Flash Drives

Side-by-side price per gigabyte comparison across 387 products.

As of August 2026, Lexar averages $0.2580/GB across 25 products while SanDisk averages $0.7009/GB across 362 products on BuyPerUnit. Lexar offers 63% better value per gigabyte for usb flash drives.

Lexar

Better Value

Avg $/GB$0.2580

Best $/GB$0.1171

Price Range$0.1171 – $0.7030

Products25

Cheapest Product

Lexar JumpDrive S80 256GB USB 3.1 Flash Drive, Up to 150MB/s Read (LJDS080256G-BNBNU), Black

256GB · $29.99 · newegg

SanDisk

Avg $/GB$0.7009

Best $/GB$0.1434

Price Range$0.1434 – $53.0625

Products362

Cheapest Product

SanDisk 128GB Cruzer BLADE USB Thumb Flash Memory Pen Drive SDCZ50-128G-B35

128GB · $18.35 · newegg

Top Products Compared

Rank	Brand	Product	Capacity	$/GB	Price	Retailer
1	Lexar	Lexar JumpDrive S80 256GB USB 3.1 Flash Drive, Up to 150MB/s Read (LJDS080256G-BNBNU), Black	256GB	$0.1171	$29.99	newegg
1	SanDisk	SanDisk 128GB Cruzer BLADE USB Thumb Flash Memory Pen Drive SDCZ50-128G-B35	128GB	$0.1434	$18.35	newegg
2	Lexar	Lexar Jumpdrive S80 512GB USB 3.1 Flash Drive up to 150MB/s	512GB	$0.1269	$64.99	newegg
2	SanDisk	SanDisk 128GB Cruzer 128G Blade SDCZ50 USB 2.0 SDCZ50-128G Flash Pen Drive CZ50 with USB Lanyard	128GB	$0.1434	$18.35	newegg
3	Lexar	Lexar 128GB JumpDrive TwistTurn2 2.0 USB Flash Drive, Black #LJDTT2-128ABNABK	128GB	$0.1327	$16.99	newegg
3	SanDisk	SanDisk Cruzer Blade 128 GB USB 2.0 Flash Drive	128GB	$0.1434	$18.35	newegg
4	Lexar	Lexar JumpDrive S80 128GB USB 3.1 Flash Drive Black (LJDS080128G-BNBNU) LJDS80-128BNBNU	128GB	$0.1405	$17.99	newegg
4	SanDisk	Sandisk 128GB Cruzer Blade USB Drive, SDCZ50-128G-B35	128GB	$0.1434	$18.35	newegg
5	Lexar	Lexar 512GB JumpDrive D400 Dual Flash Drive, 170MB/s Read, USB-C/A, USB 3.2	512 GB	$0.1515	$77.58	amazon
5	SanDisk	SanDisk 128GB Cruzer BLADE USB Thumb Flash Memory Pen Drive SDCZ50-128G-B35	128GB	$0.1434	$18.35	newegg

Which Should You Buy?

Based on current pricing data, Lexar offers better overall value for usb flash drives at an average of $0.2580/GB compared to SanDisk's $0.7009/GB — that's roughly 63% less per gigabyte.

Lexar's best deal is the Lexar JumpDrive S80 256GB USB 3.1 Flash Drive, Up to 150MB/s Read (LJDS080256G-BNBNU), Black (256GB) at $0.1171/GB, while SanDisk's cheapest option is the SanDisk 128GB Cruzer BLADE USB Thumb Flash Memory Pen Drive SDCZ50-128G-B35 (128GB) at $0.1434/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 Lexar or SanDisk cheaper per GB for usb flash drives?

As of August 2026, Lexar averages $0.2580/GB compared to SanDisk at $0.7009/GB. Lexar is approximately 63% cheaper per gigabyte on average.

How many Lexar and SanDisk usb flash drives does BuyPerUnit track?

BuyPerUnit currently tracks 25 Lexar products and 362 SanDisk products in the usb flash drives category, all ranked by price per gigabyte.

What is the cheapest Lexar usb flash drive per GB?

The cheapest Lexar option is the Lexar JumpDrive S80 256GB USB 3.1 Flash Drive, Up to 150MB/s Read (LJDS080256G-BNBNU), Black at $0.1171/GB ($29.99 for 256GB).

What is the cheapest SanDisk usb flash drive per GB?

The cheapest SanDisk option is the SanDisk 128GB Cruzer BLADE USB Thumb Flash Memory Pen Drive SDCZ50-128G-B35 at $0.1434/GB ($18.35 for 128GB).

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