Samsung

Samsung PRO Plus 256GB microSD

PRO Plus 256GB
PRO Plus0.25TBUHS-ImicroSD
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The Samsung PRO Plus 256GB microSD is a 0.25TB UHS-I MicroSD in new condition. It has no current offer on Amazon; the in-stock alternatives nearest its capacity are listed below.

In stock instead - nearest to 0.25TB

6 in-stock listings · this listing has no current offer on Amazon · ranked by live cost per tb, refreshed every few hours

DriveCapacityCondition$/TBPrice
Silicon Power 256GB microSD
256GB
0.25TBNEW$159.88$40Buy/View Price
SanDisk Ultra 256GB microSD
Ultra 256GB
0.25TBREFURB$175.96$44Buy/View Price
PNY 256GB microSD
256GB
0.25TBREFURB$181.96$45Buy/View Price
SanDisk 256GB microSD
256GB
0.25TBREFURB$191.96$48Buy/View Price
Silicon Power 256GB microSD
256GB
0.25TBNEW$199.88$50Buy/View Price
PNY 256GB microSD
256GB
0.25TBNEW$199.96$50Buy/View Price
Same capacity, other options
DriveInterfaceCond$/TBPrice
Silicon Power 256GB microSDUHS-INew$159.88$39.97Buy
SanDisk Ultra 256GB microSDUHS-IRefurb$175.96$43.99Buy
PNY 256GB microSDUHS-IRefurb$181.96$45.49Buy
SanDisk 256GB microSDUHS-IRefurb$191.96$47.99Buy
Model context

Part of the Samsung line we track.

Quick Verdict

The Samsung PRO Plus 256GB microSD is a 0.25TB UHS-I enterprise drive - Verify recording technology before use in RAID. New unit with full manufacturer warranty.

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Specifications

Capacity0.25TB
Form FactormicroSD
InterfaceUHS-I
Recording TechUHS-I
Sector Size—
Workload Rating1TB/yr
Warranty—
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Market context

We do not have enough in-stock comparators of this type today to place this price against the rest of the market. The category page below ranks everything we do have.

Compare against every 0.25TB drive we track →Cheapest per terabyte, all categories →
How it compares - 0.25TB UHS-I
#1Silicon Power 256GB microSD
$159.88/TB
#2Lexar 256GB microSD
Out of stock
#3SanDisk Ultra 256GB microSD
$175.96/TB
#4PNY 256GB microSD
$181.96/TB
#5SanDisk 256GB microSD
$191.96/TB

Frequently Asked Questions

This UHS-I cartridge requires a compatible UHS-I tape drive. UHS-I 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 UHS-I-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
0.25TB 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 0 hours for 0.25TB. 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 Samsung 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 0.25TB 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.