Rank #8 in Best 1TB microSD Card 2026: 10 Ranked, Read vs Write
Amazon Basics 1TB microSDXC Card + Adapter
Price and rating as shown on Amazon when we collected them. Both change.
The Amazon Basics 1TB microSDXC with adapter sits at number 8 in this guide at £205.00, with a 4.6 average from 634 ratings. It is the only card here whose listing states a write speed outright: the bullet says write speed up to 150MB/s, and the spec table's Media Speed field agrees, reading 150 megabytes per second. Most listings in this guide give one combined range, or quote a write figure in a bullet that the spec table then undercuts. This one does not.
The catch is on the read figure. The 200MB/s read speed is above UHS-I, and the listing says so itself: it needs the Amazon Basics Micro SD Card Reader USB C 3.0 B to get there, otherwise the card runs at UHS-I speeds in a camera, drone or console. On price it is the second dearest card here, £47 more than the 190MB/s SanDisk Extreme at £157.99 and £65.99 less than the 900MB/s Lexar PLAY PRO at £270.99. Everything on this page comes from the Amazon listing — the prices, the figures and the speed classes quoted — not from testing we carried out.
How those 634 ratings break down
An average hides its own shape. This is the spread behind the 4.6 stars.
Specification
Exactly as published on the Amazon listing, field for field.
| Price | £205.00 |
|---|---|
| Rating | 4.6 out of 5 from 634 ratings |
| Stated read speed | Up to 200MB/s |
| Stated write speed | Up to 150MB/s |
| Media Speed (as listed) | 150 megabytes_per_second |
| Speed classes | UHS-I, U3, Class 10, A2 |
| Stated capacity | 1TB (listing says available capacity is higher than 908GB) |
| Compatibility note | Lists cameras, drones and gaming consoles, and states it is not compatible with the Nintendo Switch 2 |
What buyers actually say
Quoted from customer reviews on Amazon
Verified purchase“Works well with fast download, noticeable difference I was considering A1 but trust me...if you can sacrifice the extra, definitely go for the A2. Saves SO Much time”
Verified purchase“I've been using this Amazon Basics 1TB microSDXC card in my Ace Pro 2 action cam for a while now including at 25 metres underwater, and it's performed reliably without any issues. Whether shooting continuous footage or capturing quick clips, the card handles the write speeds needed for action cam recording without dropouts or corruption. The 1TB capacity is generous for extended shoots, so I don't have to worry about running out of space mid-session.”
What it is up against
The rivals it was ranked against in Best 1TB microSD Card 2026: 10 Ranked, Read vs Write.
Questions people ask
Does the Amazon Basics 1TB microSDXC give a write speed?
Yes. The bullet says write speed up to 150MB/s, and the spec table's Media Speed field reads 150 megabytes per second, so the two agree here.
How do I get the 200MB/s read speed?
The listing says 200MB/s read is above UHS-I and needs the Amazon Basics Micro SD Card Reader USB C 3.0 B. In a device without that reader it runs at UHS-I speeds.
Will it work in a Nintendo Switch 2?
No. The first bullet states this Micro SD card is not compatible with the Nintendo Switch 2.
How much storage do I actually get?
The listing notes that capacity shown by different operating systems may be less than the label because of different measurement standards, and that available capacity is higher than 908GB.
Is the Amazon Basics 1TB card waterproof?
The listing describes it as shockproof, IPX6 waterproof, temperature-proof from -10° to 80°, X-Ray-proof and magnetic-proof.
What does it cost compared with the rest of the guide?
£205.00. That is £47 more than the 190MB/s SanDisk Extreme at £157.99 in this list.
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