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Here's a good deal if you need a big chunk of storage space for a Nintendo Switch, Raspberry Pi or any other device that still accepts microSD cards: The 1TB version of card is now down to $76.49 on Amazon. That's the lowest price we've tracked for this model and roughly $9 off the card's typical . The discount comes as part of on Lexar storage gear that started on Sunday for , a commemorative date that intends to raise awareness about data protection and preservation. (, and other storage manufacturers are still running sales as well.)
The Professional 1066x is not a formal pick in our , as it's a bit slower than our top choices, and , particularly in terms of sequential read speeds (which matter when you want to access large files stored on the card). Still, neither of those cards are available in a 1TB capacity — the , but not until later this year — and the Lexar model wasn't drastically far behind in our benchmark tests. For devices like the Switch or that cap microSD cards to standard UHS-I speeds, or even for capturing 4K video more casually, it'll be good enough. We'll note that there are available for less, but among the models we've tested, this is a solid value for those who need a high capacity above all else.
If you need a standard SD card, meanwhile, this sale also brings the SD version of the down to $110. That's another all-time low and about $15 off that model's usual going rate.
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The Professional 1066x is not a formal pick in our , as it's a bit slower than our top choices, and , particularly in terms of sequential read speeds (which matter when you want to access large files stored on the card). Still, neither of those cards are available in a 1TB capacity — the , but not until later this year — and the Lexar model wasn't drastically far behind in our benchmark tests. For devices like the Switch or that cap microSD cards to standard UHS-I speeds, or even for capturing 4K video more casually, it'll be good enough. We'll note that there are available for less, but among the models we've tested, this is a solid value for those who need a high capacity above all else.
If you need a standard SD card, meanwhile, this sale also brings the SD version of the down to $110. That's another all-time low and about $15 off that model's usual going rate.
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This article originally appeared on Engadget at
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