{
  "id": 4672785,
  "title": "Amazon drops the SanDisk 256GB microSD Express card to $58.99",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/31/amazon-drops-the-sandisk-256gb-microsd-express-card-to-58-99",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-08-31T16:07:29.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Android Authority",
    "slug": "android-authority",
    "url": "https://www.androidauthority.com/sandisk-256gb-microsd-express-card-deal-3705042/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Memory is a valuable commodity in 2026, and the SanDisk 256GB microSD Express Card is designed for those seeking faster storage in a compact form. This model utilizes a PCIe/NVMe interface, setting it apart from standard UHS-I technology, making it ideal for portable gaming, apps, and media work. The SanDisk card is a 256GB microSDXC with A1, U3, and V30-Rated performance, marketed for faster app and game loading, as well as quick handling of photos and video. It's also suitable for demanding tasks such as 5.3K video, 4K/30 recording, Full HD slow motion, and burst raw photos. Though designed for newer devices, it can still operate on older gear, thanks to its fallback capability to UHS-I operation, offering broader device support than a card that only functions one way. It's particularly well-suited for portable gaming storage needs, especially in the Nintendo Switch 2 era. Amazon customers have rated the card 4.7 stars. Priced at $58.99 on Amazon, this deal represents a 16% discount off its $69.99 suggested retail price, making it a great opportunity to purchase a newer, high-speed storage format aimed at faster loading and more demanding video capture.",
  "summary": "Save 16% on the microSD Express card, built for faster game loading, 5.3K video capture, and older device support.",
  "key_points": [],
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  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}