The 256GB Amazon Basics USB 3.1 high capacity flash drive is great for hanging off a keychain, and you can get one for $10.99, originally $19.99. It’s barely bigger than a AA battery, slipping easily into a pocket, wallet, or keychain. The capless design means no tiny piece to lose, and the retractable connector keeps the USB port safe from dust and dings. Product page.
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Amazon Basics 256 GB Ultra Fast USB 3.1 High Capacity Flash Drive for Data Transfer and Storage, Black
- 256GB ultra fast USB 3.1 flash drive with high-speed transmission; read speeds up to 130MB/s
- Store videos, photos, and songs; 256 GB capacity = 64,000 12MP photos or 978 minutes 1080P video recording
- Note: Actual storage capacity shown by a device's OS may be less than the capacity indicated on the product label due to different measurement...
It’s not going to rival an NVMe SSD, but for a flash drive at this price, it’s more than adequate. Whether you’re shuttling a batch of 4K vacation clips or backing up a semester’s worth of lecture notes, it gets the job done with minimal fuss. Plus, it’s backward compatible with USB 2.0 ports, so even your ancient office PC won’t leave it stranded.
I picked up the Amazon Basics 256GB flash drive to use with my basement camera since cloud storage isn’t an option there. So far, it’s been working without any hiccups. The transfer speed is decent, and it’s handled continuous video storage well. Build quality feels solid too. For simple, everyday use like this, it does the job just fine,” said one reviewer.
