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Lexar PLAY 1TB microSD

PLAY 1TB
PLAY1TBSD ExpressmicroSD
$349.99/TB
$349.99
newIn Stock
Price updated
Price accurate as of Aug 17, 2026, 04:30 AM
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Same capacity, other options
DriveInterfaceCond$/TBPrice
SanDisk Ultra 1TB microSDUHS-INew$169.99$169.99Buy
PNY 1TB microSDUHS-INew$179.99$179.99Buy
Lexar PLAY 1TB microSDUHS-INew$179.99$179.99Buy
Lexar 1TB microSDUHS-INew$199.99$199.99Buy

All 1TB drives we track, ranked by cost per terabyte.

Model context

Part of the Lexar line we track.

Quick Verdict

The Lexar PLAY 1TB microSD is a 1TB SD Express enterprise drive at $349.99/TB - Verify recording technology before use in RAID. New unit with full manufacturer warranty.

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Specifications

Capacity1TB
Form FactormicroSD
InterfaceSD Express
Recording TechSD Express
Sector Size—
Workload Rating1TB/yr
Warranty—
ASINB0DYB9TNB4
Market context

Against every other drive we have an in-stock price for today, this one is cheaper per tb than 30% of them (35 of 118). The cheapest we can currently buy is $139.98/TB; the middle of the market is $273.34/TB.

Compare against every 1TB drive we track →Cheapest per terabyte, all categories →
How it compares - 1TB SD Express
#1Lexar PLAY 1TB microSDTHIS DRIVE
$349.99/TB
#2SanDisk 1TB microSD
$359.99/TB

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Frequently Asked Questions

This SD Express cartridge requires a compatible SD Express tape drive. SD Express drives can also read the previous LTO generation.

BaFe (Barium Ferrite) tape media has an archival life of 30+ years when stored in controlled conditions (18-26°C, 20-50% humidity). Store tapes vertically and avoid magnetic fields.

Yes. LTO is an open standard. This cartridge works in any SD Express-compatible standalone drive or automated tape library regardless of manufacturer.

Use Case Scenarios

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Home & SMB NAS
Building a mid-range NAS for media, backups and file sharing.
~ Good fit
Verify CMR recording before using in RAID. New drives come with full warranty.
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Backup Server / Veeam Target
Dedicated backup storage for Veeam, Commvault, or NetBackup.
✓ Excellent fit
1TB SATA drives are ideal for backup targets. SATA gives maximum $/TB for backup repositories.
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Virtualization Host Storage
VM images and snapshots on Proxmox, VMware or Hyper-V.
~ Good fit
Suitable for VM storage where workloads are not IOPS-intensive. SATA is fine for single-host VM storage. Consider NVMe cache for latency-sensitive VMs.

Maintenance & Troubleshooting

Maintenance Checklist

On installCheck SMART baseline on arrival
Run smartctl -a /dev/sdX and record: Reallocated_Sector_Ct, Power_On_Hours, Spin_Retry_Count. Establishes baseline for future comparison.
MonthlyRun SMART short self-test
smartctl -t short /dev/sdX — takes 1-2 minutes, catches most developing issues. Schedule during off-peak.
QuarterlyRun SMART long self-test
smartctl -t long /dev/sdX — full surface scan, takes 1 hours for 1TB. Any test failure is grounds for immediate replacement.
QuarterlyCheck RAID array health
Verify no degraded drives. A degraded array with no hot spare is one failure from data loss. Check mdstat or controller UI.
AnnuallyVerify drive firmware version
Check Lexar support site for firmware updates. Some versions have known bugs affecting integrity.
Every 3-5 yearsPlan proactive replacement
Enterprise HDDs have higher failure rates after year 4-5. At 1TB per drive, budget for replacements before failures occur.

Troubleshooting Guide

Cause: Loose SATA data or power cable, failed port, or drive not spinning up.
Fix: Reseat both cables. Try a different port. Listen for spin-up sound. Test with a known-good cable.