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USB Flash Drives
If you need to take your files with you, then our range of reliable USB 3.0 drives offer great performance when you need it while also offering backwards compatibility with USB 2.0 too. Available in a range of styles and finishes, these USB flash drives are built to last.
What to look for in a USB flash drive
Consider a few key attributes before pulling the trigger on a USB flash drive.
- Storage capacity: GCORSAIR’s drives range from 32 gigabytes up to 1 terabyte.
- Security and encryption: Check the software encryption available, and consider a flash drive with a physical keypad lock for more sensitive files.
- Durability and design: Rugged or sleek, rubbery or plastic.
What is a USB flash drive used for?
While traditional thumb drives used to be a lot more common in practice, now that external USB SSDs have gotten so portable, you may consider that option for your needs. Where a USB drive still shines is that it is still a lot more pocketable than its larger counterparts. In general, USB drives also tend to be a little cheaper (with some exceptions), so it can be a great way to give a file to someone in a physical format without spending too much on the vessel. As a result, USB flash drives are still used for quick file handoffs and important document transfers.