SanDisk Extreme 256GB UHS-I microSDXC Memory Card

190/130 MB/s

Faster Write Than 128GB Model

At 256GB and above, the SanDisk Extreme delivers 130MB/s write — a significant step up from the 90MB/s of the 128GB model. This matters for high-bitrate video recording and rapid RAW burst shooting: 130MB/s write handles demanding workflows where 90MB/s would produce occasional buffer stalls. 190MB/s sequential read with QuickFlow Technology means a full 256GB of 4K footage transfers to a laptop in around 22 minutes rather than over 40. For photographers using mirrorless cameras capable of sustained 20fps RAW bursts, the higher write speed of the 256GB card is a practical advantage over smaller capacities.

256GB Capacity

All-Day Shooting Without Card Swaps

256GB eliminates the mid-shoot card management that smaller capacities require. A GoPro Hero recording 4K at 30fps fills the card in roughly 8 hours of total footage. A DJI Mavic drone recording 4K at 60fps has enough space for a full day of aerial work. A mirrorless camera shooting 24MP RAW files stores approximately 5,000 images before the card fills. For multi-day trips, hiking expeditions, events, or any situation where stopping to clear or swap cards is not practical, 256GB provides genuine shooting confidence. The card also holds substantial app libraries for Nintendo Switch users — storing dozens of full game titles simultaneously.

4-Proof + RescuePRO

Field-Ready · Recovery Included

Shock, temperature, waterproof and X-ray resistant construction covers the conditions that cards encounter in outdoor and travel use — drops, rain, temperature swings from cold mountain air to hot beach sun, and airport security X-ray scanning. For the data on the card, RescuePRO Deluxe recovery software (included as a download code) can restore accidentally deleted photos and videos. Given that 256GB can hold an entire trip’s worth of irreplaceable images, having recovery software available on the same card it’s registered to is a practical assurance. A2 performance ensures smooth operation when the card is used for app and game storage on Android devices or Nintendo Switch.

Great choice if you…

✔ Shoot 4K or 5K video on a GoPro, DJI drone or action camera
✔ Want all-day shooting capacity without swapping cards
✔ Shoot high-resolution RAW bursts on a mirrorless camera
✔ Travel and want large capacity plus field-ready durability
✔ Need 130MB/s write speed for demanding recording workflows

Consider something else if…

✖ You need 200MB/s write speed — see SanDisk Extreme PRO
✖ You need 512GB or 1TB — see the larger Extreme capacities
✖ You need extended write endurance for CCTV — see SanDisk High Endurance

Technical Specifications

Condition

Brand New — Retail Packaging

Warranty

Lifetime SanDisk

Delivery

4–5 Working Days · Fully Tracked