Best 32gb or 64gb USB 3.0 Flash drive?

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I'm after a new flash drive, the faster and more reliable the better really. It's been years since I needed one so not sure what to look out for.
 
You're in luck, because flash drives are commonplace and dirtcheap nowadays.

The only real thing to watch out for is getting a flash drive with USB 3.0 (instead of USB 2.0).

Be careful when purchasing a Flash drive that doesn't specifically state USB 3.0, because if it doesn't, it's most likely [USB 2.0].
The difference between 3.0 & 2.0 is substantial, BUT you must make sure you can actually benefit from those speeds (do you have a PC with USB 3.0 ports? check your laptop/PC specs or look for USB ports with a '**blue** coloured' interior..is the easiest way to spot a USB 3.0 port).

32-64Gb is usually what most people go for but it purely depends on your requirements - what will you be using it for?

You have the choice of:
32Gb
64Gb
128Gb
256Gb

I am sure overclockers sell these, but I am not in a position to browse and recommend one at this point in time (someone else might be able to though!).

If not, I highly recommend purchasing one from an established company and not from 3rd-party sellers of auction website (too many usb drive scams going out there at the moment...it's hit & miss).
 
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Check the specs and reviews before buying.
Some sticks may be USB 3.0, but it doesn't mean they take full advantage of the speed.

I haven't looked into them for a while, but have been quite happy with a 64gb sandisk extreme as it can sustain write speeds of well over 100MB/s with large files (can't remember exactly how fast). I think it cost something like £25 maybe 2 yrs ago
I imagine newer sandisks are even quicker like their pro series
 
Pyr0m@nI@]{ said:
Check the specs and reviews before buying.
Some sticks may be USB 3.0, but it doesn't mean they take full advantage of the speed.

I haven't looked into them for a while, but have been quite happy with a 64gb sandisk extreme as it can sustain write speeds of well over 100MB/s with large files (can't remember exactly how fast). I think it cost something like £25 maybe 2 yrs ago
I imagine newer sandisks are even quicker like their pro series
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+1

Very true.

Sandisk & Samsung - both good brands for things like this - personally they are the only brands I buy for USB sticks whereas the Mrs will buy any cheap-o one as long as it looks cool.

The age-old debate of Style VS Function

Samsung/Sandisk USB Thumb Drives VS Pink Unicorn (unknown brand) USB Thumb Drive.

xD
 
JCLDJB said:
You're in luck, because flash drives are commonplace and dirtcheap nowadays.

The only real thing to watch out for is getting a flash drive with USB 3.0 (instead of USB 2.0).

Be careful when purchasing a Flash drive that doesn't specifically state USB 3.0, because if it doesn't, it's most likely [USB 2.0].
The difference between 3.0 & 2.0 is substantial, BUT you must make sure you can actually benefit from those speeds (do you have a PC with USB 3.0 ports? check your laptop/PC specs or look for USB ports with a 'red coloured' interior..is the easiest way to spot a USB 3.0 port).

32-64Gb is usually what most people go for but it purely depends on your requirements - what will you be using it for?

You have the choice of:
32Gb
64Gb
128Gb
256Gb

I am sure overclockers sell these, but I am not in a position to browse and recommend one at this point in time (someone else might be able to though!).

If not, I highly recommend purchasing one from an established company and not from 3rd-party sellers of auction website (too many usb drive scams going out there at the moment...it's hit & miss).
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Hasnt 3.0 always been blue?
 
I've no idea what spec mine is, I guess 2.0 but in the true spirit of recommending what you have...

The metal Kingston drives are really good..

I've had a 16gb one on my house keys for years and it gets battered about accordingly, still works fine.

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I've been using the Sandisk ultra fit 3.1 and samsung fit (usb 3.0) - i think samsung was just a rebrand.
both super small and fast transfer speeds. Of course downside of being so small is that they tend to get hot - but not uncomfortably so.
also comes in massive sizes up to 256gb should you wish.
I've got the 128gb and 64gb versions and have no complaints.

https://www.sandisk.co.uk/home/usb-flash/ultra-fit

it's literally the size of my thumbnail...
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That's pretty cool, but I would totally lose a drive like that, hence why I prefer the more robust metal ones with a solid key ring loop.

Horses for courses I suppose..
 
mattyfez said:
That's pretty cool, but I would totally lose a drive like that, hence why I prefer the more robust metal ones with a solid key ring loop.

Horses for courses I suppose..
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it does have a loop for a keyring :)

also, being so small, i normally just keep it plugged in.... especially the sandisk version, which is black - practically unnoticeable and unobrusive
 
Is it plastic or metal though, I've had usb drives before and the plastic loop snaps after a while.
Hense why I've had the Kingston drive so long!

Just saying that for long term reliability I'd never go back to one with plastic casing.
 
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