SanDisk Ultra 256GB SDXC is now available at Mascom International for KSh 6,000, a full-size UHS-I memory card rated Class 10 and U1 with read speeds up to 150MB/s and 256GB of storage. You buy it from our store at Old Mutual Building, First Floor Room 4, Kimathi Street, Nairobi CBD. The SanDisk Ultra holds tons of Full HD footage, raw photos, and documents on a single card. Its U1 speed class guarantees a minimum write speed of 10MB/s, steady enough for smooth 1080p video capture without dropped frames.
The SanDisk Ultra 256GB suits photographers shooting weddings in Karen, videographers covering events at the KICC, and content creators producing weekly uploads from Nairobi, Mombasa, and Kisumu. Dashcam owners driving the Nairobi-Mombasa corridor use it for long loop recording. Many Kenyans face the same problem: a phone, camera, or tablet that fills up after a single shoot or road trip. This card solves that, adding 256GB of headroom so you stop deleting old files to make room for new ones during a busy day.
Mascom International stocks the SanDisk Ultra 256GB as genuine SanDisk stock, not the counterfeit cards that flood informal Kenyan markets and fail within weeks. Buyers across Kenya tell us fake high-capacity cards corrupt data and report false storage sizes. We sell verified retail units you can test in-store before payment. Pay-on-arrival delivery covers all 47 counties, so you confirm the SanDisk Ultra works in your device before any money changes hands. Walk into our Nairobi CBD shop or order by phone today.
Common Questions About the SanDisk Ultra 256GB SDXC
What can the SanDisk Ultra 256GB SD card be used for?
The SanDisk Ultra 256GB works in any device that accepts a full-size SDXC card. That includes DSLR and mirrorless cameras from Canon, Nikon, and Sony, plus camcorders, dashcams, and laptops with an SD slot. Photographers store thousands of raw and JPEG images on one card. Videographers record hours of Full HD 1080p footage without swapping cards mid-shoot. The card also expands storage on older tablets and handheld game consoles. Note that most modern smartphones use microSD, not full-size SD, so confirm your phone's slot type first.
How fast is the SanDisk Ultra 256GB SD card?
The SanDisk Ultra 256GB reaches read speeds up to 150MB/s, fast enough to transfer roughly 875 photos to a computer in one minute using a UHS-I card reader. Its U1 and Class 10 rating guarantees write speeds never drop below 10MB/s, the steady floor needed for continuous Full HD video. Actual speed depends on your host device, since older cameras and readers cap at lower UHS-I rates. For raw photo bursts and 1080p recording, this speed handles the load. For high-bitrate 4K work, a faster V30-rated card serves better.
Will the SanDisk Ultra 256GB work in my camera and dashcam?
Yes, the SanDisk Ultra 256GB fits any camera or dashcam with a standard SD card slot and SDXC support. Most cameras made after 2010 read SDXC cards, but a few older models stop at 32GB SDHC, so check your manual. For dashcams, this card handles continuous loop recording across long drives like Nairobi to Nakuru or Mombasa. The Class 10 rating sustains the steady write speed dashcams need to avoid skipped footage. Bring your device to our Kimathi Street store and we will confirm compatibility before you pay.
Can the SanDisk Ultra 256GB record 4K video?
The SanDisk Ultra 256GB is built mainly for Full HD 1080p recording, not demanding 4K capture. Its U1 speed class guarantees a 10MB/s minimum write speed, which suits 1080p video and standard photography. Many 4K cameras request a V30 card that sustains 30MB/s minimum writes, a higher tier than this card targets. Light 4K clips may record on some devices, but heavy 4K production risks dropped frames. If your main work is 4K video, ask our team about SanDisk Extreme cards, which we also stock at Mascom International.
How many photos and videos fit on a 256GB SD card?
A SanDisk Ultra 256GB card holds a large library before filling. At roughly 25MB per raw photo, you store close to 10,000 images. JPEG shooters fit far more, often tens of thousands. For Full HD 1080p video, 256GB records around 20 hours of footage depending on the bitrate your camera uses. Dashcam owners get days of loop recording before the card overwrites the oldest clips. This capacity means you shoot a full wedding, a road trip, or a week of content without changing cards once.
Is the SanDisk Ultra 256GB durable enough for Kenyan conditions?
The SanDisk Ultra 256GB is tested to resist water, shock, x-rays, and temperature extremes, holding up across Kenya's varied climates. It tolerates the humidity along the coast in Mombasa and Diani, plus the heat and dust on rural roads through Nakuru, Eldoret, and Turkana. The card operates in temperatures from -25 to 85 degrees Celsius, so a hot dashboard during a midday drive will not corrupt your footage. A built-in write-protect switch guards against accidental deletion, useful when you move a card between several devices.
Is the SanDisk Ultra 256GB worth KSh 6,000 in Kenya's market?
At KSh 6,000, the SanDisk Ultra 256GB lands among the better value full-size cards in Kenya for the storage and speed it offers. That price works out to under KSh 24 per gigabyte, low for a verified SanDisk card with a 150MB/s read rating. Cheaper unbranded 256GB cards sell for less, but Buyers across Kenya report those fakes lose data and quote false capacity. With pay-on-arrival, you confirm the card reads its true 256GB before paying, removing the risk that makes bargain cards a gamble.
How do I know the SanDisk Ultra 256GB is genuine and not fake?
Counterfeit SD cards are common in Kenya's informal market, often showing a fake high capacity that corrupts once you pass the real limit. Mascom International sells only verified SanDisk retail stock, and you test the card in your own device at our store before payment. We let you copy files and check the true readable size on the spot. Genuine SanDisk Ultra cards report the full 256GB, sustain rated speeds, and carry SanDisk's own manufacturing warranty. Pay-on-arrival across all 47 counties extends this same in-hand check to upcountry buyers.
Technical Specifications
Storage Capacity and Data Transfer
- 256GB SDXC capacity stores roughly 20 hours of Full HD video or close to 10,000 raw photos on a single card
- Read speeds up to 150MB/s move about 875 photos to a computer in one minute through a UHS-I reader
- Class 10 and U1 rating guarantees a minimum 10MB/s write speed for steady 1080p video without dropped frames
- UHS-I bus interface handles the data rates that cameras, camcorders, and dashcams need for continuous capture
- Read speed depends on the host device, since older cameras and readers run below the 150MB/s peak
- Large capacity removes mid-shoot card swaps during weddings, events, and long upcountry road trips
Device Compatibility and Format Support
- Full-size SDXC form factor fits DSLR and mirrorless cameras from Canon, Nikon, Sony, and Fujifilm
- Works in dashcams, camcorders, and laptops with a standard SD slot for storage and recording
- SDXC support is required, so cameras limited to 32GB SDHC will not read this 256GB card
- Backward compatible with the UHS-I standard, running in older SD slots at their supported speed
- Most current smartphones use microSD, so confirm your phone takes full-size SD before buying
- Expands storage on tablets and handheld consoles that accept full-size SD media
Build Durability and Environmental Protection
- Waterproof construction protects stored files against accidental splashes, rain, and brief water exposure
- Shockproof design survives drops and the vibration of dashcam mounts on rough Kenyan roads
- X-ray proof rating keeps data intact through airport and building security scanners during travel
- Temperature tolerance spans -25 to 85 degrees Celsius, holding up on a hot dashboard or coastal humidity
- Built-in write-protect switch prevents accidental file deletion when moving the card between devices
- Compact 24 by 32 by 2.1 millimetre size slots easily into camera bags and card wallets
Recording Performance and Speed Standards
- U1 speed class targets smooth Full HD 1080p video recording on cameras and camcorders
- Class 10 rating sustains the steady write rate that loop-recording dashcams need to avoid skipped clips
- 10MB/s guaranteed minimum write speed forms the floor for continuous 1080p capture
- For 4K video, a V30-rated card serves better, since this card focuses on 1080p workloads
- Sequential read and write performance suits photo offloads, file backups, and document storage
- SanDisk Memory Zone app support lets Android users back up and manage files on compatible devices
What's in the Box
The SanDisk Ultra 256GB ships as a single full-size SDXC memory card in genuine SanDisk retail packaging. No card reader or SD adapter is included, since this is already a full-size SD card. Compatible UHS-I card readers and protective card cases are stocked separately at Mascom International. We recommend a SanDisk UHS-I reader to reach the full 150MB/s transfer speed when offloading files to a computer.
Warranty
The SanDisk Ultra 256GB carries a 6-month Mascom International warranty on manufacturing defects. SanDisk's own manufacturer warranty against manufacturing faults also applies per SanDisk's regional terms. Our Nairobi CBD service desk handles any warranty claim directly. We test every card in-store before sale, so you confirm the SanDisk Ultra reads its true capacity and rated speed before you pay.
Where to Buy the SanDisk Ultra 256GB in Kenya
The SanDisk Ultra 256GB is available now at Mascom International, located at Old Mutual Building, First Floor Room 4, Kimathi Street, Nairobi CBD. Visit our store Monday through Saturday, 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM, to test the card in your own camera or dashcam before purchase. Mascom International's brand colours are magenta and deep navy, easy to spot inside the Old Mutual Building.
Order through any of the following:
- Phone: +254 708 852 521
- Email: info@mascomintl.com
- Website: www.mascomintl.com
Mascom International ships the SanDisk Ultra 256GB across all 47 Kenyan counties with pay-on-arrival delivery, so you only pay once the card reaches you. Nairobi and its environs receive same-day delivery. Mombasa, Kisumu, Nakuru, Eldoret, and other major towns get the card within 1 business day. Counties including Mandera, Wajir, Marsabit, Lamu, Tana River, and Turkana receive delivery within 2-3 business days.
The SanDisk Ultra 256GB carries a 6-month Mascom International warranty on manufacturing defects. Buyers across Kenya rely on Mascom International for genuine memory cards, honest capacity ratings, and direct after-sales support from our Nairobi CBD store.
