At the Computex 2016 Trade Show, SanDisk showed off its dual-side USB flash drives that features a full-fleshed USB port on one side and a Type-C USB port at the other end. While SanDisk is getting with the curve, and that the Type-C USB interface is going to be the future, let us share some insight into the read speeds and capacity models of the latest drives announced by the company.
Dual-Sided USB Flash Drives From SanDisk Are Able To Reach A Read Speed Of 150MB/s
SanDisk has stated that its dual-sided USB flash drives feature a reversible USB Type-C connector and a traditional USB Type-A connector for easy file transfers between smartphones, tablets and computers. The company has also stated that OTG functionality (on-the-go) is going to be available for smartphones that sport such a connector so devices that unfortunately do not provide you with a MicroSD card slot; there are always alternate ways to expand your existing storage.
The SanDisk Ultra Dual USB Type-C Flash Drive is available in 4 capacities:
- 16GB
- 32GB
- 64GB
- 128GB
The variety of storage options, combined with the USB 3.1 read and write speeds, should make the thumb drive a perfect choice for people looking for a quick way to transfer files from their PCs to their mobile Type-C devices and vice versa. As for the read speeds, SanDisk has stated that these drives are able to reach a maximum sequential read speed boundary of 150MB/s. The company did not care to mention the write speeds, but we are going to wait for reviewers to get a hold of these and provide us with the necessary information.
Given below are the pricing and speed details, depending on which capacity model you end up purchasing:
- 16GB: Read speeds of up to 130MB/s (price tag of $19.99)
- 32GB: Read speeds of up to 150MB/s (price tag of $29.99)
- 64GB: Read speeds of up to 150MB/s (price tag of $39.99)
- 128GB: Read speeds of up to 150MB/s (price tag of $69.99)
If you wanted more details, then they have been listed below:
- Interface: USB Type-C and USB Type-A connectors; USB 3.1 (Gen 1)
- Operational temperature: 32° - 113° F (0° – 45° C)
- Storage temperature: 14° - 158° F (-10° – 70° C)
- Dimensions: 9.4 x 38.10 x 20.07 mm/0.37 x 1.50 x 0.79 in
- Weight 1grams/0.02lb
- PC/Mac computer compatibility Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 10, Mac OS X v10.6 and higher.
- Mobile device compatibility: Smartphones, tablets, and other host devices with USB Type-C ports and On-The-Go (OTG) support.
Do you guys think that SanDisk offers the best value for money for these Type-C USB flash drives? Let us know your thoughts immediately.
About the author: Omar Sohail is a reporter and analyst for Wccftech's mobile section, specializing in the technology and business of the mobile industry. His expertise lies in the intricate hardware supply chain, covering developments in semiconductor manufacturing, chip lithography, and camera sensor technology.
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