Samsung Type-C USB Flash Drive, 256GB, Transfers 4GB Files in 11 Secs w/Up to 400MB/s USB 3.2 Gen 1 Read Speeds, Compatible w/USB 3.0/2.0, Waterproof, 2022, Blue, MUF-256DA/AM

Usually very dependable, I bought these two USB-Cs for copying & sharing with my siblings some treasured family photos. I always believe in back-ups, no matter what media you use, so I will NEVER tell you to rely on just one. In my world of tech using...musical director, orchestrator, show production videography, photography...I use ProTools, Photoshop, and Final Cut Pro. To ME, it's a business, and I've rarely lost anything at all. When I do, it feels like I've lost a hand I desperately needed, as well! Thankfully, back-ups have saved my behind more times than I can count. Just do it. And these little guys are great back-ups. Checking them every now and then doesn't hurt, as they'll usually signal a problem before they just quit. Thankfully, I've had great luck with Samsung.These are durable, they're metal, the connectivity is strong, and the transfer is FAST! This comes in a 256 GB, too, but 128 was sufficient for what I need this time around.

I've been using this for a while now and can say it's a great product if you're looking for extra storage space. It can heat up if left in to long, the connectivity is great as well especially when transferring files from your phone to the device itself. You do have to format it though if you're adding bigger files which could be done through your laptop or desktop. The format capability is easy even a child could do it. The drive quality itself is great most will have you waiting 20 minutes to an hour for a simple transfer. Not these it's fast and seemless. All in all its worth your money if you're looking for a smaller option for extra storage. I do have to mention this if you have case on your phone it might not always be able to be used directly with the case in your phone and you might have to remove said case in order to plug it in.

I've been on a quest to find a truly fast USB drive, and after testing several brands in the ~$25, 256GB range, this one is the clear winner. While many claim high speeds on their packaging, I put them all through the same real-world test, and this drive consistently outperformed the competition.PerformanceSpeed: The advertised speeds are no joke. In my tests, this drive reached speeds of around 400 MB/s, leaving the other brands far behind. If you're tired of waiting forever for large files to transfer, this is the drive you need.Heat Level: This is where this drive truly stands out. The other drives I tested got so hot they were uncomfortable to touch. This one, however, stayed remarkably cool, even during extended transfers. It's a huge relief not to worry about overheating.Build Quality & CompatibilityBuild Quality: The all-metal body feels incredibly solid and durable. It's a significant step up from the flimsy plastic you often find on other drives. I have no doubt this will hold up to daily use and being tossed in a bag.Format Support: It works just like a standard disk. I've used it with a variety of operating systems and file systems without any issues. It's ready to go right out of the box.Final Verdict: This drive is the real deal. It delivers on its speed promises, has a fantastic build quality, and manages heat like a champion. It's an excellent value and a must-buy if you're looking for a high-performance USB drive.

I like this a lot. I've been wanting a USB-C flash drive for a while and when I finally got a new (previous-gen) Ipad with USB-C it seemed like the perfect time to go for it.It is quite fast. I never experience the crazy speeds that get advertised with portable storage but this is definitely faster than a USB-A flash drive. It made moving files on to the ipad so easy to just plug this in, have the ipad immediately recognize it and move the files where I wanted them. It seems to work even faster transferring to the ipad than to/from my PC's, but that's just an anecdotal observation.It is CRAZY compact. TINY. That's a good thing and a bad thing. In the past I kept a small USB-A flash drive on my keychain carabiner and lost it when it came off of the carabiner. This is even smaller so I am very cautious about not losing it.On top of that, it has a removable cap that is just begging to get lost. It's not super loose, but it doesn't take much effort to intentionally uncap it.But, both the cap and the drive itself have those tiny little loops to attach a phone wrist strap. I had an extra one lying around so I looped it through both the drive and the cap. It keeps the two pieces together and the wrist strap is about 4 times longer than the drive itself so it makes it harder to lose, though that does make the package you're carrying less tiny.But, it's small size makes it convenient to plug into devices, especially devices you use portably. You don't have a huge stick jutting out of a USB port on a laptop or phone, which is nice.Just be aware that you'll need to be very careful not to lose this. It's CRAZY small.I noticed it can get pretty warm when you transfer a lot of files at once. Only when it's working hard; it doesn't get hot when it's idly plugged in or anything.It's pretty nifty, but it has a problem. I'm not going to say it's a flaw of this device, but the kind of phone and tablet cases that you can always keep on your device do not have holes around the USB-C ports that are big enough to plug this in. There's not enough clearance in the cuts on those cases for the plastic body of this to fit through and the plug itself can't plug-in.I'm certainly no expert on mobile device cases; it took me a long time (and multiple destroyed phones) to finally start using one. Maybe there are some cases out there that this would fit in, but my assumption is the ones I have are typical so I imagine most cases won't allow you to plug this drive in.And, of course, those cases are designed to stay on all the time, so they're kind of a pain to pry off just to plug this in quickly. Makes it inconvenient.Now, if you're someone who carries your phone without a case or slips your ipad in a padded sleeve rather than a cover/case that's always attached, this'll be great. It's so easy to use to get files to/from your mobile devices. But keep in mind what kind of case you use because it might negate the convenience of this.If you DO use an always-on case, I'd recommend getting an external SSD that you would attach with a USB-C cable. I have an older Samsung SSD that I haven't used so much for a while, but now I'm using it a lot because a standard USB-C cable's plug fits in my ipad case just fine.Either that or find a small little USB-C-to-C dongle/adapter/extender that will give you a plug with a standard cable casing that'll fit into this flash drive, though again, that kind of negates some of it's convenience by having to add another adapter into the mix.In summary, it's a really nifty and fast and TINY drive. I'll leave it to others to scientifically benchmark and critique speed and performance, but to a casual observer it works well. But it's size can be a double-edged sword if you're not careful, and if you keep your mobile device in a case/shell at all times, it's probably not going to fit into the USB-C port.

I purchased this for my Samsung S22 because I take video everyday. This drive is fast and very easy to use. The thing I wish Samsung would consider is designing the usb-c more like a charger end. While this product is quite small, I have yet the find a phone with a case on it that it plugs in to. I did modify my Otterbox case so that I would not have to keep removing it but I would like to see Samsung make the item more compatible with good cases since most people use phone cases.