How fast is the Samsung USB-C flash drive?

Samsung rates it at up to 400MB/s read over USB 3.1 and says it transfers a 4GB file in about 11 seconds. Write speeds are lower than the read figure.

Does it work with older USB-A ports?

Not directly. The plug is USB-C, but the drive is backward compatible with USB 3.0 and 2.1, so a USB-C-to-USB-A adapter lets you use older ports.

Samsung rates it resistant to water, shock, magnets and X-rays, and it operates from -25°C to 85°C. It carries a 5-year limited warranty.

Can I use it with a phone or tablet?

Yes. It fits any device with a USB-C port, including many smartphones, tablets, laptops and cameras.

How much can 512GB hold?

Samsung's own figures put 256GB at about 63,730 photos or 12 hours of 4K video, so 512GB roughly doubles that.

The drive itself. No cable or adapter is included, so USB-A users need their own adapter.

Where is the Samsung 512GB USB 3.2 (Gen 1) Type C Flash Drive cheapest?

At Walmart, for $145.99, as of our latest check.

What do buyers say about the Samsung 512GB USB 3.2 (Gen 1) Type C Flash Drive?

Rated 4.8 out of 5 from 1,775 ratings.

Samsung 512GB USB 3.2 (Gen 1) Type C Flash Drive

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Our take on the Samsung 512GB USB 3.2 (Gen 1) Type C Flash Drive

The Samsung USB-C Flash Drive is a pocket-sized stick built around Samsung's own NAND flash, with a reversible USB-C plug that fits laptops, tablets, phones and cameras without an adapter. Samsung rates it at up to 400MB/s read over USB 3.1 and says it moves a 4GB file in about 11 seconds, and it steps down to USB 3.0 and 2.1 on older ports. It is rated to survive water, shock, magnets and X-rays and works from -25°C to 85°C, backed by a 5-year limited warranty. Against plain USB-A drives it trades a legacy port for native USB-C, and against cheaper no-name sticks it offers Samsung flash and a longer warranty.

Best forMoving large files between USB-C laptops and phonesPhotographers and videographers offloading cards on the goStudents and office workers carrying work between devicesAnyone who wants a rugged, warrantied everyday stick

Pros

Up to 400MB/s read speeds over USB 3.1
Reversible USB-C plug, no adapter needed
Rated resistant to water, shock, magnets and X-rays
Works from -25°C to 85°C
5-year limited warranty
Samsung NAND flash inside

Cons

USB-C only; older USB-A ports need an adapter
Read speed is the headline figure; write speed is slower
Small body is easy to lose
No cap or lanyard loop mentioned

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What reviewers say

4.8 / 51,775 ratings

Rated 4.8 out of 5 across 1,775 ratings, buyers treat it as a fast, well-built USB-C stick that just works across devices. Complaints are few and mostly about the small size and USB-C-only fit.

What people mention

SpeedPraisedBuyers say large files copy quickly and the drive feels fast in daily use.
BuildPraisedOwners describe the body as solid and well finished.
CompatibilityPraisedReviewers like that it plugs straight into USB-C phones, tablets and laptops.
SizeMixedThe tiny body is handy to carry but easy to lose, some owners say.
Port typeCriticisedA few buyers note it cannot be used on older USB-A ports without an adapter.

About the Samsung 512GB USB 3.2 (Gen 1) Type C Flash Drive

This Samsung flash drive has a USB Type-C connector and 512GB of storage. It uses Samsung NAND flash memory. The body is slim and pocket-sized, with a blue finish.

It reads at up to 400MB/s over USB 3.1 and transfers a 4GB file in about 11 seconds. It is backward compatible with USB 3.0/2.1. The reversible Type-C plug goes in either way up. It works with laptops, tablets, smartphones and cameras.

The drive resists water, shock, magnets and X-rays. It operates in temperatures from -25°C to 85°C. Samsung makes the firmware and components in-house, including the DRAM and NAND.

Capacity: 512GB
Interface: USB 3.2 (Gen 1), Type-C
Read speed: Up to 400MB/s
Transfer time: 4GB file in about 11 seconds
Compatibility: Laptops, tablets, smartphones, cameras; backward compatible with USB 3.0/2.1
Color: Blue
Durability: Resistant to water, shock, magnets and X-rays
Operating temp: -25°C to 85°C
Warranty: 5-year limited

Specifications

color: BlueSource

Questions and answers

How fast is the Samsung USB-C flash drive?: Samsung rates it at up to 400MB/s read over USB 3.1 and says it transfers a 4GB file in about 11 seconds. Write speeds are lower than the read figure.
Does it work with older USB-A ports?: Not directly. The plug is USB-C, but the drive is backward compatible with USB 3.0 and 2.1, so a USB-C-to-USB-A adapter lets you use older ports.
Is it durable?: Samsung rates it resistant to water, shock, magnets and X-rays, and it operates from -25°C to 85°C. It carries a 5-year limited warranty.
Can I use it with a phone or tablet?: Yes. It fits any device with a USB-C port, including many smartphones, tablets, laptops and cameras.
How much can 512GB hold?: Samsung's own figures put 256GB at about 63,730 photos or 12 hours of 4K video, so 512GB roughly doubles that.
What is in the box?: The drive itself. No cable or adapter is included, so USB-A users need their own adapter.
Where is the Samsung 512GB USB 3.2 (Gen 1) Type C Flash Drive cheapest?: At Walmart, for $145.99, as of our latest check.
What do buyers say about the Samsung 512GB USB 3.2 (Gen 1) Type C Flash Drive?: Rated 4.8 out of 5 from 1,775 ratings.