USB Flash Drive 256GB Metal USB 3.0 80 MB/s Compact 40 Grams Four Colours | Sansoti

256GB USB Flash Drive in a Metal Casing

When looking for capacity, people usually consider two other things next: speed and what the drive is made of. This drive is available in a maximum capacity of 256GB, uses USB 3.0 with data transfer speeds of up to 80 MB/s, and comes in a metal casing instead of plastic — a useful advantage for a drive you plug in and unplug every day. Measuring 6.3 × 2.6 × 1.0 cm and weighing 40 grams, it is compact enough to remain attached to a keyring. Also available in 32, 64, and 128GB.

The Specifications

• Capacities: 32GB, 64GB, 128GB, and 256GB.
• USB 3.0 interface: data transfer speeds of up to 80 MB/s.
• Read speed of 20–40 MB/s, write speed of 10–20 MB/s: real-world figures for mixed files.
• Dimensions of 6.3 × 2.6 × 1.0 cm: compact, with a casing that protects the connector.
• Weight of 40 grams: heavy enough to feel sturdy, yet light enough for a keyring.
• Metal casing: four colours — pink, gold, black, and silver.

What the Speed Means in Practice

The stated 80 MB/s is the maximum data transfer speed; in practice, you will mainly achieve it with large, contiguous files such as videos. With thousands of small photos, the speed is lower, somewhere between 10 and 40 MB/s. That is more than sufficient for backups and archiving images; for editing directly from the drive, it is better to copy the files to your device’s internal drive first. Check which connection your device has before ordering.