Amazon Basics microSDXC 1TB
Score: 78/100
Lexar Blue 1TB
Score: 75/100Rankings
Amazon Basics 1TB microSDXC delivers budget-friendly high-capacity storage with up to 100 MB/s read and 80 MB/s write, featuring IPX6 waterproof and shockproof protection. Speed can vary across devices and older hardware may face compatibility limits. Ideal for cost-conscious photographers and gamers needing large space.
Lexar 1TB Blue microSDXC provides a massive 1 TB capacity with IPX7 waterproof and shock-resistant construction, targeting gamers and mobile creators. Real-world read/write speeds fall short of the advertised 160 MB/s peak, and optimal performance requires a Lexar USB 3.1 reader. Suitable for users needing high capacity and decent speed for apps and media.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
1,024 GBbest | 1,024 GBbest | |
100 MB/s | 160 MB/sbest | |
80 MB/sbest | 62 MB/s | |
| ↓ lower better | 0.91 g | 0.25 gbest |
1 years | 10 yearsbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 0.97 mm | 0.7 mmbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Performance(3) | ||
Read Speed (MB/s) | 100 MB/s | 160 MB/s |
Write Speed (MB/s) | 80 MB/s | 62 MB/s |
Speed Class | U3 | C10 |
Durability(1) | ||
IP Rating | IPX6 | IPX7 |
Design(2) | ||
Weight (g) | 0.91 g | 0.25 g |
Thickness (mm) | 0.97 mm | 0.7 mm |
Power & Environment(1) | ||
Operating Temperature (°C) | -10 to 80 °C | 0 to 70 °C |
General(2) | ||
Warranty (years) | 1 years | 10 years |
Compatibility | Smartphones, tablets, cameras, GoPro/action cameras, laptops, computers, DSLRs, drones, game consoles | Nintendo Switch, smartphones, tablets, action cameras |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
Professional reviewers commend the Amazon Basics card for delivering sequential and random speeds that meet or surpass the SanDisk Extreme/Pro reference, maintaining cool operation during prolonged 4K/8K recording, and offering a compelling price-to-performance ratio.
Everyday users appreciate the card's accurate capacity, reliable adapter, and fast transfers without heat, noting it as a solid value for high-resolution media and app storage. Common themes include satisfaction with performance for typical use and occasional remarks about speed variability and the need to check device compatibility for larger capacities.
“performs faster than most high-end SanDisk cards”
“at least as good as, if not very slightly better”
“fast and cheap -- better than Sandisk”
Professional reviewers praised the Lexar 1TB Blue for its astonishing capacity and solid real-world speeds, noting that it delivers about 97 MB/s read and 62 MB/s write without the need for a high-end reader. They highlighted the added value of a clear storage case and a five-year warranty, but cautioned that the advertised 160 MB/s peak requires Lexar's own USB 3.1 readers and that write performance can degrade during long recordings.
Everyday users love the massive 1TB space for gaming and media, citing fast initial transfers and reliable Switch game installs. However, many complain about write-speed throttling during extended use and the necessity of a specific Lexar reader to unlock full read performance, leading to mixed feelings about consistency versus advertised specs.
