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.
Amazon Basics 256 GB Ultra Fast USB 3.1 Flash Drive, High Capacity External Storage for Photos Videos...
- HIGH CAPACITY: Amazon Basics 256.0 GB USB 3.1 flash drive with retractable telescopic design for data transfer & storage of videos, photos & songs on...
- FAST TRANSFER: Read speeds up to 130.0 MB/s & write speeds up to 30.0 MB/s; 15x faster than USB 2.0 drives when connected to a USB 3.1 Gen 1 or USB...
- WIDE COMPATIBILITY: Works with USB-enabled devices; backwards compatible with USB 2.0 host devices at lower speed; FAT32 factory format is read/write...
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.
