Lexar 256GB Blue microSDXC UHS-I

The most thoroughly durability-tested card here, with eight published proof points including a 1.5m drop rating.

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Pros

Tested against eight proof points including IPX7 water resistance and 1.5m drop protection
V30 rated with 256GB of capacity
Ten-year limited warranty plus lifetime access to Lexar's recovery tool
A2 rating for fast app loading in phones

Cons

Peak 160MB/s read needs Lexar's own 2-in-1 USB 3.1 reader
No published write-speed figure
Lexar notes speeds come from internal testing rather than an independent standard

Specs

Capacity: 256GB (line goes to 2TB)
Read speed: up to 160MB/s
Speed class: UHS-I, C10, U3, A2, V30
Included: SD adapter

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