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256GB PNY PRO Elite V3 USB 3.2 Gen 2 Flash Drive $30.99 @ Amazon

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Up to 1000MB/s Read
Up to 800MB/s Write
Premium Metal Design
Type-A Connector

General opinion of this drive is it's a good amount faster than similar compact all metal drives such as the Samsung Bar Plus and Sandisk Ultra Luxe.

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Up to 1000MB/s Read
Up to 800MB/s Write
Premium Metal Design
Type-A Connector

General opinion of this drive is it's a good amount faster than similar compact all metal drives such as the Samsung Bar Plus and Sandisk Ultra Luxe.

TechRadar Review:
https://www.techradar.com/pro/pny...ive-review

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product...X0DER&th=1

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Model: 256GB PNY PRO Elite V3 USB 3.2 Gen 2 Flash Drive – Up to 1000MB/s Read, Up to 800MB/s Write, Extreme Performance for Professional Data Storage and Transfers, Premium Metal Design, Type-A Connector

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Stinktooth
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This would probably make a zippy little Linux/batocera drive. At the higher capacities you may be better off getting an nvme and an enclosure.
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heruka
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Does anyone know a dual USB-A/C drive with a similar price point and performance?
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I just picked one of these up and I'm getting around 450 mb/s read/wite speed on USB 3.1. Should be even faster on USB 3.2.
Last edited by ezdropper July 13, 2025 at 03:52 PM.
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Quote from ezdropper :
I just picked one of these up and I'm getting around 450 mb/s read/wite speed on USB 3.1. Should be even faster on USB 3.2.
I tested it on my rear USB 3.2 ports, crazy speed for such tiny device:

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Quote from ezdropper :
I just picked one of these up and I'm getting around 450 mb/s read/wite speed on USB 3.1. Should be even faster on USB 3.2.
Gen 1 is on sale too. Unless you have the latest usb, it is all you need.
https://www.amazon.com/PNY-Elite-256GB-Speeds-P-FD256PRO-GE/dp/B01E17LNNU/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?crid=2BU1S... [amazon.com]
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Here's a breakdown:
USB 3.2: This is the umbrella term and also refers to the newer specification that utilizes multi-lane operation (Gen 2x2) to achieve 20 Gbps transfer speeds, but it's important to remember that USB 3.2 also encompasses the older 3.0 and 3.1 specifications.
USB 3.2 Gen 1×1: This is the same as USB 3.0 and USB 3.1 Gen 1, offering 5Gbps.
USB 3.2 Gen 2×1: This is the same as USB 3.1 Gen 2, offering 10Gbps.
USB 3.2 Gen 1×2: A new specification, offering 10Gbps using two lanes.
USB 3.2 Gen 2×2: The fastest, offering 20Gbps and requires a full-featured USB-C cable.
USB 3.0: Also known as USB 3.2 Gen 1, it offers a maximum transfer speed of 5 Gbps.
USB 3.1: Also known as USB 3.2 Gen 2, it offers a maximum transfer speed of 10 Gbps.
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Quote from heruka :
Does anyone know a dual USB-A/C drive with a similar price point and performance?
https://www.amazon.com/PNY-Extern...gQT=0&th=1
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Quote from privater :
I tested it on my rear USB 3.2 ports, crazy speed for such tiny device:
How does it do on the full drive - 256gb. Those are too small of transfers to be representative

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On my USB 3.2 Gen 2 port I am getting 1035mb/s read and 920mb/s write speeds, nice.
Last edited by ezdropper July 15, 2025 at 05:12 PM.
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Quote from ezdropper :
On my USB 3.2 Gen 2 port I am getting 1035mb/s read and 920mb/s write speeds, nice.
How long can it sustain those speeds? Does it throttle down when it starts getting hot?

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