SANDISK Ultra 256GB, USB-A Flash Drive, Up to 100MB/s Read Speeds

Bought this for doing the navigation updates in the car and it has been perfect, my old drive was sketchy and not to Sandisk standards so updates did not always go well even failed a couple times altogether which made me look for this and this one has done 4 updates on mapping without a single glitch. It is reliable ,read / write is fast, and the closing up feature is better for me than a cap on the end. I have always preferred Sandisk for portable cards and sticks and glad that I chose them again with this and the 128G stick I bought same time for storage. Very highly recommend.

According to my previous backordering information on Amazon I've bought thirteen SanDisk products in the past, including eight flash drives. Why? Because it's a brand I trust after proving ultra reliable with every item I own or have owned. I suppose I bought my first SanDisk product on a quality recommendation and have looked for the name ever since. I have bought alternative flash drive and SD card products of varying quality but always return to SanDisk. Whether they really are one of the top brands I couldn't say, but they seem to have a good name and certainly work for me. Most of the use for flash drives and SD cards is for storing my ever-expanding collection of sound samples for music making. With having limited storage on my computer I obviously have to look to external storage solutions. I find traditional external hard disks clumsy and need something I can quickly change over in any case depending upon what kind of music I'm creating so flash drives and SD cards are ideal as I keep varying collections on various drives. However, reliability is a must as some of my sound samples aren't backed up and just sit on the drives and cards themselves. Not many but sufficient so I can't have anything whereby I might lose them. Most of my newer products like the one reviewed here are USB 3.0, and for what I need them for they read and write quickly enough. There are some speed fluctuations but these seem to be related to what kind of files I'm moving or copying. Compared to earlier USB standards like USB 2.0 there's no comparison as these do the job considerably quicker (up to x10 the speed according to the advert). They're perfectly compatible with the earlier standards though; it's just that transferring files between the two takes longer. Like all similar devices of this speed and type there'll be variations between models and manufacturers, but as long as these ones reliably work and quickly copy files then that's all I'm bothered about. I certainly have no complaints this way. I've watched videos from them as well and they work fine without break or stuttering of content. I'm sure this is down to the operating system too but it's good to know that the drives are easily fast enough for this as well. They seem to be fairly robust too. I haven't dropped any onto hard surfaces but have dropped a few from chair height onto carpeting. Obviously, the outer shell has remained intact, and thankfully the data has too. I use SanDisk in the car for playing music files. The flash drive I normally use is an earlier version than the one I'm reviewing here but I'm presuming the outer casing is the same. It looks to be similar. Again, it's never been dropped onto a hard service, but on occasion when I want a change it gets put into a glove compartment with a variety of other bigger and heavier items and it seems to survive okay. Similarly, I have three of these drives in a drawer next to where I work, which also has a variety of heavier items in it, which often get moved around and end up on top of the drives, but again they survive without damage. Unless I plan to be particularly careless with them, I'm convinced these are good quality, robust products; products I'm happy to entrust important data to that will withstand reasonable handling and storage. The drives survive well in a variety of temperatures too -- everything from being outside in the car in freezing temperatures to being in the house on the hottest of British summers, and no matter what the temperature variation they're still as readable and writable as ever. I haven't used the supplied security software that comes with them and usually just delete it upon receipt, but I'm sure it will work well enough if I had a need for it (and would be a trusted solution if I had to move sensitive data around). There's nowhere to write on the drives as to what they are so I identify them by wrapping different coloured tape around them. I like the fact that drives like these are retractable but find this is rarely used once I have the tape around them. Without the tape I would use the feature. This drive is 256 GB, which is larger than I usually buy, but have bought one previously of the size so know it holds a good whack of data. Copying and moving files onto it is super easy as it works straight out of the packaging. For me it's just a case of drag and drop and that's it. In other words there's no formatting or preparation required (certainly not for a Windows-based computer, anyway). In terms of file numbers then I can't really guess, but it has to be a considerable number -- probably thousands. I refer to music files here but obviously smaller files will be even more. Size-wise these drives work well; they're small enough to be easily portable but not small enough to be easily lost. If one is put into a pocket then it can be easily found again without too much scrabbling. Personally, I like the black colour because if the drives have be left lying around anywhere then their dark colouring allows them to be much easier hidden away in dark corners or drawers and not so conspicuous, which may be important if they contain sensitive data. Pricewise, these are good from Amazon and I appreciate the speedy delivery so am happy to keep ordering for as long as I need the product. Note: Since writing this review I've since bought another one of these drives: same speed, same size, same design and same reliability -- SanDisk product number 14!

Good product. Good price. Be aware of the specifications: in my testing Read Speed is very good better than 130MBs. Write speed is, as expected, much slower. It performs at 15 to 20MBs. There are other USB3 sticks which have faster write speeds.

Works fine

I recently purchased the SanDisk Ultra USB 3.0 256GB Flash Drive, and it has exceeded my expectations. With a huge 256GB capacity, it’s perfect for storing large files, videos, documents, and backups. The USB 3.0 interface delivers fast transfer speeds up to 130MB/s, which makes moving files quick and hassle-free. The build quality is solid and durable. The drive feels sturdy and compact, making it easy to carry around without worrying about damage. I also appreciate the added security features—password protection helps keep my data safe, and the RescuePro Recovery Software is a lifesaver in case files are accidentally deleted. It’s plug-and-play, so setup is straightforward, and it works seamlessly on Windows, Mac, and other devices. I’ve been using it daily for both work and personal files, and it hasn’t failed me once. Overall, the SanDisk Ultra USB 3.0 256GB is a reliable, fast, and durable storage solution. It’s perfect for professionals, students, or anyone needing a high-capacity, high-speed flash drive. I highly recommend it for anyone looking for a trustworthy USB memory stick that delivers both performance and security.

SanDisk Ultra 128GB USB 3.0 Flash Drive is an excellent storage solution for everyday use. With plenty of space for photos, videos, documents, and more, the 128GB capacity easily handles large files without slowing down. Transfer speeds are impressive thanks to USB 3.0 — I experienced fast read/write performance, making backups and file transfers quick and hassle-free (much faster than older USB 2.0 drives). The slim, lightweight design makes it easy to carry in a pocket or on a keychain, and the sliding connector protects the plug without needing a cap. Durability feels solid, and it’s compatible with both laptops and desktops. Great option for students, professionals, and anyone who needs dependable portable storage at a fantastic price. Highly recommend if you want speed, capacity, and reliability in one compact USB drive!

Fantastic pen drive!!! Does exactly what it says on the box. Highly recommended..

I have two. Never had a problem with data loss. I use it to connect to my TV. Always plays content without issue.

SanDisk Ultra Flash USB Sticks sind absolut Top. mp4 Videos gehen mühelos schnell drauf. In einpaar Minuten waren über 1000 Videos kopiert. Sie sind robust und halten. In den letzten Jahren bevorzuge und kaufe nur noch diese. Sie haben mich noch nie im Stich gelassen. Auch Fotos, Dokumente, PDF Dateien, sogar Videospiele werden gespeichert. Also ich war verblüfft, das dies überhaupt möglich ist. Auch der Preis ist absolut in Ordnung. Wie gesagt, nur noch SanDisk USB Sticks hab ich bei mir zuhause. Auch fürs TV benutze ich sie und nehmen perfekt auf. Leute die sind die Besten. Halten lange. Ich hab mehrere von denen schon mehr als fünf Jahre und funktionieren immer noch wie am ersten Tag. Mir ist noch nie einer kaputt gegangen, obwohl sie sehr oft benutzt und wieder neu beschrieben wurden. Was will man mehr? Probiert diese echt mal aus. Empfehlenswert. Absolute Kaufempfehlung.

All good, didn't check yet

Der SanDisk Ultra USB 3.0 Flash-Laufwerk mit 64 GB Speicherkapazität ist ein Paradebeispiel für die moderne Datenspeicherung. Dieser kleine, aber mächtige USB-Stick ist mit seiner High-Speed-Übertragung von bis zu 130 MB/s nicht nur flink, sondern auch unglaublich effizient im Umgang mit großen Dateien. Ob für die Arbeit, die Universität oder zur Speicherung persönlicher Daten – die Leistung ist beeindruckend. Ein weiteres Highlight ist die SecureAccess Software, die einen zusätzlichen Datenschutz durch Passwortschutz bietet. Dieses Feature sorgt für ein Plus an Sicherheit, das gerade in der digitalen Welt von heute unerlässlich ist. Die Einrichtung ist unkompliziert, sodass auch weniger technisch versierte Nutzer schnell Zugang zum sicheren Speichern ihrer Dateien haben. Das Design ist stilvoll und funktional mit einem einziehbaren Anschluss, der den Stick vor Schäden schützt, wenn er nicht in Gebrauch ist. Zudem ist der Stick kompakt genug, um ihn auf Reisen mitzunehmen oder an einem Schlüsselbund zu befestigen, sodass er immer griffbereit ist. Insgesamt liefert SanDisk hier ein Produkt, das in Sachen Geschwindigkeit, Kapazität und Sicherheit kaum Wünsche offenlässt. Der Ultra USB 3.0 ist ein verlässlicher Begleiter für alle, die viel unterwegs sind und dabei nicht auf schnellen und sicheren Datentransfer verzichten wollen.

Satisfied,so five star Order delivered within range as they said. Connected with my pc having 6gb of ram and running with windows 10 os.. For the first use, it showed a writing speed of 20-30 MBps. Then formatted the drive with its default allocation size and performed another write operation using teracopy. It indicated a consistent write speed of 36mBps(operation completed within 7 minutes for 12gb) Read speed also looked good. Coming to the physical appearance and quality, Its connection end is metallic (differs this time according to other sandisk products) and reliably made. 64gb 3.0 pendrive willn't disappointing you..

Estuve mirando varios pendrives, ya que necesitaba uno para poderlo conectar a un aparato de TV. Me decidí por este por su precio (no llego a 5 euros la versión de 16Gb) y por las buenas criticas. Después de una semana decir que me ha funcionado muy bien, sin alardes, pero bien. La velocidad de lectura y escritura son buenas, sin mas. No es un pendrive ultra rápido, pero para pasar documentos o para usarlo en una TV o un dispositivo Android por ejemplo es suficiente y funciona bien. Su sistema retráctil por otro lado funciona bien, aunque parece un poco endeble. No obstante, yo no tengo mucho problema con ello ya que no lo usare para darle mucho trote fuera de casa, así que lo dejare siempre con el conector fuera y así no tendré problemas. En cuanto a si se calienta o no al usarlo... La verdad es que no se calienta demasiado, al menos no tanto como otros mas pequeños o metálicos. Recomendado por el precio que tiene, creo que es el pendrive mejor ahora mismo en relación calidad/bajo coste. Saludos.