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Our Top Choice
Kingston DataTraveler SE9 G2 3.0 Jump Drive - Capless Design
Reliability is a core value for Kingston, and that shows with the DataTraveler SE9 being a flash drive you can depend on.
Fast transfer speeds. Affordable. Wide range of storage options. Small, compact design. Mass compatibility. Can be used as a keyring.
No password protection, but that's not much of a problem with easy online encryption.
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (USB 3.0)
Up to 100MB/s
8GB, 16GB, 32GB, 64GB, 128GB
None
5-year Warranty
Best Value
Samsung FIT USB 3.0 Flash Drive – Compact, Capless Design
There is only one Samsung. While it has numerous imitators, only it can offer its quality, and that’s what you get with the FIT 32GB Flash Drive.
Sleek and ultra-compact design. Durable. Protects against the elements. Fast data transfer. Great features for price. NAND Flash Technology
May be misplaced easily due to size, but it can be used as a keyring.
USB 3.0
Up to 130MB/s
32GB, 64GB, 128GB
None
Waterproof/Shockproof
SanDisk Extreme USB 3.0 Flash Drive – Stick Drive, Slide Design
SanDisk is one of the leaders in flash technology, and it maintains that spot with the SanDisk Extreme flash drive.
Fast data transfer speeds. Retractable plug. Lifetime warranty. Nice design. Backwards compatible with USB 2.0. Durable.
Bloatware may be unnecessary for some.
USB 3.0
Up to 245MB/s
16GB, 32GB, 64GB, 128GB
Yes
RescuePRO/RescuePRO Deluxe
Corsair Flash Voyager GO PC/Mobile Flash Storage Drive – Capped Micro Drive
Corsair is a company that produces quality peripherals for any PC, and its Flash Voyager OTG Flash Drive is a pretty good one.
Makes Android to PC transfer easier. Fast transfer speed. Nice design. Can be easily accessible. Mass OS compatibility. Backward USB 2.0 compatibility.
No password protection, but free apps can rectify that.
USB 3.0
Up to 135 MB/s
16GB, 32GB, 64GB
None
5-year Warranty
Silicon Power Blaze B30 Jump Drive – Swivel Cap Design
Silicon Power may be a young company, but it has surely proven itself with well-designed products such as the Blaze B30.
Swivel design means no losing caps. Good transfer speed. Nice design. Cloud backup and encryption. Lifetime warranty. File recovery.
Can get hot from extended use.
USB 3.0
Up to 150 MB/s
8, 16, 32, 64, 128, and 256 GB
None
Recuva File Recovery