Storage & Memory: warranties compared
7 brands. We read every warranty so you don't have to. Checked through October 2026.
7 of 7 brands cover storage & memory in full for one year or less. 4 brands keep some parts covered after full coverage ends, and 1 keeps something covered for life.
Every brand, side by side
- 1PNY45/100Full: NonePartial: to lifetimePartial covers: Memory cardUnverified
- 2Kingston23/100Full: NonePartial: to 5 yearsPartial covers: Whole productVaries by model line
- 3Toshiba18/100Full: NonePartial: to 3 yearsPartial covers: Canvio Premium, Slim, 3.0, Flex or Canvio Desk; Canvio Advance, Connect, Gaming or Canvio for Desktop; Canvio Basics or Canvio ReadyVaries by model line
- 4Seagate11/100Full: NonePartial: to 3 monthsPartial covers: Included accessories and components
- 5Lexar10/100Full: NoneNo partial coverageVaries by model line
- 6SanDisk10/100Full: NoneNo partial coverageVaries by model line
- 7Western Digital10/100Full: NoneNo partial coverageVaries by model line
From each maker's published warranty. “Unverified” means we couldn't confirm the terms on the maker's own site. How we rate warranties
What these warranties often leave out
- Missing parts2 of 7 brands
- Overheating2 of 7 brands
- Stopping working from outside causes2 of 7 brands
- Accidental breaks and misuse1 of 7 brands
- Cracks1 of 7 brands
- Normal wear and tear1 of 7 brands
How long stores give you to return it
Longest return window first, for storage & memory.
- CostcoMost itemsNo fixed deadline
- StaplesMost itemsNo fixed deadline
- Sam's ClubElectronics such as TVs, computers and speakers90 days
- B&H PhotoMost items30 days from delivery
- NeweggOpened hard drives, motherboards, graphics cards, projectors and TVs30 days from delivery
- TargetElectronics and entertainment (not Apple or Beats)30 days
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- WalmartConsumer electronics and PC components30 days
- Nebraska Furniture MartMidwest and Texas storesMost items30 days
- Best BuyMost items15 days from delivery
From each store's published return policy, using its rule for storage & memory where it has one. Member and holiday extensions aren't counted. Check yours before you buy.
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Questions shoppers ask
Which brand of storage & memory has the best warranty?
On paper, PNY scores highest, with no full coverage but some parts covered to lifetime.
Is a long warranty on storage & memory really that long?
Often not for the whole product. Many longer warranties cover only certain parts after the first year or two, and you usually pay for the labor. The bars above show full and partial coverage separately.
Do I need to register to get the warranty?
None of the 7 brands require registration for their basic coverage. Registering can still get you recall notices. Keep your receipt either way.
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