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8 Best Usb Drives For Fast Data Transfer [Picks of the Year]
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Updated onOctober 4, 2023
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With so many file and data storage methods available today, it is so easy to forget the little USB flash drive that served us for quite some time before external hard drives, SSDs and cloud storage came on the scene.
However, the USB flash drive has the proverbial nine lives, and it seems it’s not going into oblivion like its predecessor, the floppy disk.
What are the best USB drives for fast data transfer?
SanDisk Cruzer CZ36 USB flash drive
This 32GB, USB 2.0 flash drive’s features include password protection and file encryption to keep your private files protected in terms of access.
Its SecureAccess software gives you additional protection through a secure online backup of up to 2GB, through YuuWaa.
This lets you store your media and digital files to access them anywhere, on the go.
Samsung BAR USB flash drive
This little USB flash drive comes highly recommended by its users, and it takes the coveted top slot on the best seller ranks among its peers. It’s quality metallic build, ergonomic design, and natural feel make for an easy grip and stress-free use.
It is the epitome of form and function in flash drives and delivers high performance, guaranteed reliability, and protection for your data.
Some of its salient features include its high-quality metal casing with a key ring, NAND flash technology, and high-speed performance for data transfer. What makes it unique is that it is waterproof, shockproof, and also can resist high temperatures.
This flash drive comes in three capacity sizes: 32GB, 64GB, and 128GB.
Samsung BAR Plus USB 3.1
What makes this drive such a gem is you can go with it anywhere knowing it is protected with its rugged outer protective casing, which keeps your data and files safe from occasional drops.
The Samsung BAR Plus USB 3.1 Flash Drive comes with a128.0 GB digital storage capacity.
Its interesting key ring design it’s also very practical in making sure that you will not lose it.
HP 128GB x900w USB 3.0
This little metal-bodied flash drive comes with a storage capacity of 128 GB, which is pretty huge if you look at its minute build.
Its casing makes for great durability and being an HP product, you can have guaranteed reliability, and rest assured that your data is both safe, and accessible.
With this drive, you can also safelykeep all your documents, media, and digital files, including videos, music, and photos.
Enfain multicolor USB flash drive
If you need more than one USB flash drive, then get this Enfain 10 flash drive pack that comes with 10 USB flash drives. Each has a different color, so it’s easier to know which flash drive is used for what purpose.
The USB flash drives require no setup, simply plug them into your laptop and you’ll be able to access, transfer or store data. The 16GB memory capacity should be enough for the average user.
PNY Pro Elite USB flash drive
This sleek metal-bodied flash drive comes with a storage capacity of up to 512GB, which is pretty huge compared to other such gadgets.
It has been hailed for its blazingly fast data read speeds of up to 400MB/s, and write speeds of up to 180MB/s – quite the speed if you compare it with other flash drives.
It comes with a quality metal build with a unique design and a plastic sheath that covers its port when not in use.
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SanDisk Flash Cruzer Glide USB flash drive
This flash drive provides reliable and safe storage for your important documents including media and digital files, with available capacities of up to 256GB.
Its SecureAccess software ensures you get password protection and file encryption to keep your private files protected.
A 2GB secure online storage is offered with this flash drive to ensure added protection, and convenience so you can easilybackup and access your files from any web browser. Simply drag and drop your files into the drive’s vault and they’ll be safe and protected.
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Netac 128GB USB 3.0
Don’t let the size of this tiny flash drive fool you into thinking you can’t rely on it.
If you’re looking for an ultra‐small high‐speed USB 3.0 flash drive to pair with your notebook, look no further.
Netac 128GB supports reading speeds of up to 150MB/s and is faster than standard USB 2.0 flash drives. If you’re worried about keeping your files private, you can rely on the pre-loaded SanDisk SecureAccess software to do that.
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Have you found the USB flash drive that suits your needs from this list? Share with us more in the comments section. We’d also love to hear about your experience with any of these flash drives.
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Milan Stanojevic
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Milan has been enthusiastic about technology ever since his childhood days, and this led him to take interest in all PC-related technologies. He’s a PC enthusiast and he spends most of his time learning about computers and technology.
Before joining WindowsReport, he worked as a front-end web developer. Now, he’s one of the Troubleshooting experts in our worldwide team, specializing in Windows errors & software issues.
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