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Find your USB flash drive.

Find a 256 GB drive for your devices and the way you carry it. Start with the everyday details; refine exact requirements later.

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Which ports will you plug into?

Look at the socket on your device: USB-C is a small oval; USB-A is a larger rectangle. Phone and tablet support also depends on the device, its case, and file format.

Both oval and rectangular portsUse one drive across USB-C and USB-A devices, without an adapter.Only small oval ports (USB-C)A USB-C connector is essential; an extra USB-A connector is fine.Only larger rectangular ports (USB-A)A USB-A connector is essential; an extra USB-C connector is fine.I’m not sure yetCompare the designs first, then check your device’s ports before buying.

What matters most about its size?

Choose the shape you would find easier to live with. A smaller body does not guarantee that it clears a phone case or a neighboring cable.

A shorter drive for my pocketA narrower body near other plugsEither is fine

Do you tend to misplace small caps?

Some covers swivel on the drive; others come off completely.

Yes — I’d like the cover to stay attachedA removable cap is fine

Is either of these especially useful to you?

Choose a preference, not a must-have. You can set an essential feature after seeing your shortlist.

I like a metal housingA material preference; metal alone does not prove durability.Some protection against waterFavor a manufacturer protection claim; we will show where the evidence is missing.Neither is a deciding factor

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Capacity is advertised, with less usable space after formatting. Body dimensions are not a guarantee of port or phone-case clearance.

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