Rank #2 in Best 1TB microSD Card 2026: 10 Ranked, Read vs Write
SanDisk Extreme PRO 1TB microSD Card + Adapter
Price and rating as shown on Amazon when we collected them. Both change.
The SanDisk Extreme PRO 1TB is the number two card in this guide. At £249.00 it is £91.01 above the £157.99 SanDisk Extreme 1TB and £21.99 below the £270.99 Lexar PLAY PRO, and the listing sells it on offload speed: up to 200MB/s, which it credits to SanDisk QuickFlow Technology. That headline number comes with a condition printed in the very next bullet — pair the card with the SanDisk Professional PRO-READER SD and microSD, sold separately, to achieve maximum speeds.
The reason it earns its place in a guide about hidden write speeds is that this listing, unusually, keeps its story straight. The bullet says "Up to 140MB/s write speeds for fast continuous shots"; the spec table's Media Speed field also reads 140 MB/s. The two numbers match. What the listing does not do is say what speed a camera, console or drone will actually see, or what the 200MB/s applies to outside the PRO-READER it tells you to buy. Everything below — price, specs and buyer ratings — comes from the Amazon listing we used, not from testing of our own.
How those 40,803 ratings break down
An average hides its own shape. This is the spread behind the 4.7 stars.
Specification
Exactly as published on the Amazon listing, field for field.
| Price | £249.00 |
|---|---|
| Rating | 4.7 out of 5, from 40,803 ratings |
| Read speed (as advertised) | Up to 200 MB/s, via SanDisk QuickFlow Technology |
| Media Speed (spec table) | 140 MB/s |
| Write speed (listing bullet) | Up to 140 MB/s |
| Capacity and format | 1 TB microSDXC, Class 10, A2 rated |
| Item dimensions (as listed) | 1L x 15W millimetres in one field; 11D x 16W x 1H centimetres in another |
| Warranty | Limited; EU spare part availability listed at 30 years (as listed) |
What buyers actually say
Quoted from customer reviews on Amazon
Verified purchase“The only choice if using on a drone. You want the best of the best.”
Verified purchase“Works well. It's been over a year and I still use it for my dji osmo.”
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
How fast does the SanDisk Extreme PRO 1TB read?
The listing states up to 200MB/s, a figure it attributes to SanDisk QuickFlow Technology. The same listing adds that you need the SanDisk Professional PRO-READER SD and microSD, sold separately, to achieve maximum speeds.
Does the write speed on this SanDisk card match its own spec table?
Yes. The bullet claims "Up to 140MB/s write speeds for fast continuous shots", and the spec table's Media Speed entry also reads 140 MB/s. Unlike some cards in this guide, there is no gap between the two figures.
What does the SanDisk Extreme PRO 1TB cost compared with the rest of the guide?
It is listed at £249.00. That is £91.01 more than the £157.99 SanDisk Extreme 1TB and £21.99 less than the £270.99 Lexar PLAY PRO.
What is the A2 rating for?
The listing says the SanDisk Extreme PRO is rated A2 for faster loading and in-app performance, and it is also listed as Class 10.
How durable is it?
SanDisk says it is built for and tested in harsh conditions, and describes it as temperature-proof, water-proof, shock-proof and X-ray proof. The warranty type is listed as limited.
How do buyers rate it?
4.7 out of 5 from 40,803 ratings. The rating breakdown shows 84 five-star ratings, 12 four-star, two three-star and two one-star.
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