The best microSD cards in 2026

Most microSD cards are fast enough for boosting storage space and making simple file transfers, but some provide a little more value than others. If you’ve got a device that still accepts microSD cards — whether it’s an older gaming handheld, the new Nintendo Switch 2, a dash cam, a drone or an Android tablet — we’ve scoured the market and put close to 20 top contenders through a number of benchmark tests. You can find our recommendations for the best microSD cards below, alongside some general shopping advice worth knowing before you buy.

Best microSD cards of 2026

• Fastest sequential read/write performance of any UHS-I card we've tested
• Has been cheaper than many slower alternatives
• Has a 1TB option
• Lifetime limited warranty

• Needs USB reader to reach maximum speeds (as expected)

• Quick sequential and random speeds
• Readily available at ...