Silicon Power 256GB
Score: 61/100
Lexar Silver Plus 256GB
Score: 86/100Rankings
The Lexar 256 GB Silver Plus microSDXC offers top-tier UHS-I speeds, robust durability and a lifetime warranty, making it ideal for 4K creators and gamers. Its performance is strong but capped by the UHS-I interface, and real-world write speeds can vary.
A 256 GB microSDXC U3/V30 card with A1 app performance, 100 MB/s read and 80 MB/s write, rugged build and a full-size adapter, positioned as a cost-effective option for 4K30 video and Android storage expansion.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
256 GBbest | 256 GBbest | |
100 MB/s | 205 MB/sbest | |
80 MB/s | 150 MB/sbest | |
1 years | 10 yearsbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 0.3 g | 0.2 gbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Performance(3) | ||
Maximum Read Speed (MB/s) | 100 MB/s | 205 MB/s |
Maximum Write Speed (MB/s) | 80 MB/s | 150 MB/s |
Application Performance Class | A1 | A2 |
Compatibility(1) | ||
Compatible Devices | Nintendo Switch, smartphones, tablets, drones, action cameras, DSLR, mirrorless cameras, 4K/Full HD camcorders | Drones (DJI), Action Cameras (GoPro), Handheld Consoles (Steam Deck, Nintendo Switch), Smartphones, Tablets |
Warranty(1) | ||
Warranty Period (years) | 1 years | 10 years |
Physical(1) | ||
Weight (g) | 0.3 g | 0.2 g |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
Professional reviewers note that the Silicon Power card offers dependable performance for everyday creators, matching the core specs of more expensive brands while delivering superior durability and a generous warranty, but its lack of A2 class performance and limited write speed for high-bitrate 4K60 or 8K workflows make it less suitable for professional video production.
Everyday users praise the card's fast transfer rates, rugged build and excellent price-to-capacity ratio, especially for travel, drones and Android app storage, while recurring complaints focus on occasional speed drops, lower-than-advertised write speeds on some units, and incompatibility with the upcoming Switch 2.
“Fast transfer speeds-great for Steam Deck and Android phones.”
“Perfect for DJI Osmo Pocket 3-handles 4K smoothly.”
“Durable and reliable during hiking and travel.”
Professional reviewers praise the card for pushing UHS-I limits with read speeds up to 205 MB/s and a solid 150 MB/s write rate, noting its robust construction and adapter, but caution that the UHS-I interface remains a bottleneck for 8K or high-bitrate workflows.
Everyday users commend the card's reliable 4K recording, rugged durability, and the convenience of the included adapter, while frequently mentioning that generic readers don't reach the advertised speeds and that a few older devices struggle with compatibility.
