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After spending more than 70 hours testing recent USB flash drives and comparing them with dozens of previous models for this update, we’ve concluded that the PNY Pro Elite V3 USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-C ...

Most consumer flash drives come in USB 2.0, USB 3.0, and USB 3.1—the higher the number, the better. USB 2.0 is extremely slow by today’s standards and should be avoided; USB 3.0 is passable for most ...

USB flash drives are increasingly being sidelined. Here's why, and what better alternatives exists. By Florian Kastner. Contributor, PCWorld May 3, 2025 6:59 am PDT. Image: CameraCraft.

The size difference between USB flash drives and external hard drives is also reflected in their storage capacity. Hard drives typically offer much larger capacities, commonly 500GB, 1TB, 2TB, and ...

Compare this with USB flash drives, where if you initially purchased a 128GB stick, you’d have to buy a new one for expanded storage needs. Reason #2 – External Hard Drives Got Bigger and Cheaper ...