{"id":15997,"date":"2025-07-22T20:20:49","date_gmt":"2025-07-22T20:20:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/topat10.com\/?p=15997"},"modified":"2025-07-22T20:20:49","modified_gmt":"2025-07-22T20:20:49","slug":"14-best-usb-flash-drives-2025-pen-drives-thumb-drives-memory-sticks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/topat10.com\/?p=15997","title":{"rendered":"14 Best USB Flash Drives (2025): Pen Drives, Thumb Drives, Memory Sticks"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<figure class=\"AssetEmbedWrapper-fkZDUs kHRAYC asset-embed\">\n<div class=\"AssetEmbedAssetContainer-eEeytc eRSvCP asset-embed__asset-container\"><span class=\"SpanWrapper-zEXFr hdztbW responsive-asset AssetEmbedResponsiveAsset-cIfZLr fHIkTW asset-embed__responsive-asset\"><picture class=\"ResponsiveImagePicture-cGZhnX jwYQWO AssetEmbedResponsiveAsset-cIfZLr fHIkTW asset-embed__responsive-asset responsive-image\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Collection of different USB sticks on a wooden surface mostly in black and rectangular shaped\" class=\"ResponsiveImageContainer-eNxvmU cfBbTk responsive-image__image lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/media.wired.com\/photos\/67dc54a7169a4b61e28927b3\/master\/w_1600%2Cc_limit\/Best-USB-Flash-Drives-1-Reviewer-Photo-(no-border)-SOURCE-Simon-Hill.jpg\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/media.wired.com\/photos\/67dc54a7169a4b61e28927b3\/master\/w_120,c_limit\/Best-USB-Flash-Drives-1-Reviewer-Photo-(no-border)-SOURCE-Simon-Hill.jpg 120w, https:\/\/media.wired.com\/photos\/67dc54a7169a4b61e28927b3\/master\/w_240,c_limit\/Best-USB-Flash-Drives-1-Reviewer-Photo-(no-border)-SOURCE-Simon-Hill.jpg 240w, https:\/\/media.wired.com\/photos\/67dc54a7169a4b61e28927b3\/master\/w_320,c_limit\/Best-USB-Flash-Drives-1-Reviewer-Photo-(no-border)-SOURCE-Simon-Hill.jpg 320w, https:\/\/media.wired.com\/photos\/67dc54a7169a4b61e28927b3\/master\/w_640,c_limit\/Best-USB-Flash-Drives-1-Reviewer-Photo-(no-border)-SOURCE-Simon-Hill.jpg 640w, https:\/\/media.wired.com\/photos\/67dc54a7169a4b61e28927b3\/master\/w_960,c_limit\/Best-USB-Flash-Drives-1-Reviewer-Photo-(no-border)-SOURCE-Simon-Hill.jpg 960w, https:\/\/media.wired.com\/photos\/67dc54a7169a4b61e28927b3\/master\/w_1280,c_limit\/Best-USB-Flash-Drives-1-Reviewer-Photo-(no-border)-SOURCE-Simon-Hill.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/media.wired.com\/photos\/67dc54a7169a4b61e28927b3\/master\/w_1600,c_limit\/Best-USB-Flash-Drives-1-Reviewer-Photo-(no-border)-SOURCE-Simon-Hill.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"100vw\"\/><\/noscript><\/picture><\/span><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"BaseWrap-sc-gzmcOU BaseText-eqOrNE CaptionCredit-eowWKH deqABF kpqIso kpuElq caption__credit\">Photograph: Simon Hill<\/span><\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<h2>Other Flash Drives We Like<\/h2>\n<p>We have tested many other USB flash drives that did not make the cut. Here are a few that might be worth considering for some folks.<\/p>\n<p><a data-offer-url=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/PNY-256GB-Elite-Flash-Drive\/dp\/B0BLJ148PQ\/?tag=w050b-20\" class=\"external-link\" data-event-click=\"{&quot;element&quot;:&quot;ExternalLink&quot;,&quot;outgoingURL&quot;:&quot;https:\/\/cna.st\/affiliate-link\/731Y1jnnp3aqDjbWMHpb21W2THJEgzmMuyHUSu9LyEamb2ekg6g8Km9QSgfKLdbYfcmJdgjMWVdWfGJxdLeZ7pyvdzTkRozJTZQMBuRFuRSLzrU5mrHAYGbfb5uu1ep5P2MUvmSmpHBUdT6jcMFfBT3AeHMWE9PmQ54ipYTBZFDZrzF2rP9HrkGhgkXJs6fEtWHyMBHTiK6cn&quot;}\" href=\"https:\/\/cna.st\/affiliate-link\/731Y1jnnp3aqDjbWMHpb21W2THJEgzmMuyHUSu9LyEamb2ekg6g8Km9QSgfKLdbYfcmJdgjMWVdWfGJxdLeZ7pyvdzTkRozJTZQMBuRFuRSLzrU5mrHAYGbfb5uu1ep5P2MUvmSmpHBUdT6jcMFfBT3AeHMWE9PmQ54ipYTBZFDZrzF2rP9HrkGhgkXJs6fEtWHyMBHTiK6cn\" rel=\"sponsored\" target=\"_blank\" data-aps-asin=\"B0BLJ148PQ\" data-aps-asc-tag=\"wirednl-20\"><strong>PNY Pro Elite V2 (256 GB) for $35<\/strong><\/a>: This sliding drive has a plastic cover to protect the USB-A plug, and was our compact pick for a while. It performed well (read and write speeds hovered around 415 MB\/s and 425 MB\/s) in my tests, and has an opening for a lanyard or keyring. I tested the 256-GB drive, but there are 512-GB and 1-terabyte models.<\/p>\n<p><native-ad position=\"in-content\" shoulddisplaylabel=\"true\"\/><\/p>\n<p><a data-offer-url=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/SanDisk-256GB-Ultra-Drive-Type-C\/dp\/B0CKJYS8JS\/?tag=w050b-20\" class=\"external-link\" data-event-click=\"{&quot;element&quot;:&quot;ExternalLink&quot;,&quot;outgoingURL&quot;:&quot;https:\/\/cna.st\/affiliate-link\/41J5Fpr3JZxa5PRW7aUt2A7Erd7BQty7TgV8zHNBTfdPm3mrLMKqFXqhuduxDgiTciGUAnRn9eK4rxUWykzPix92JM8M7AuQU3GfUVJ7dpQBh4nNrjgBToaxmgZZ8d4FRxgysH334KSkTDAQwXUbWG4pX7FtTRQ5AFDwsezhDe6HbpHWitJCwcYyAy39VutL6FRZUNhMnFe26WmGm4Nr&quot;}\" href=\"https:\/\/cna.st\/affiliate-link\/41J5Fpr3JZxa5PRW7aUt2A7Erd7BQty7TgV8zHNBTfdPm3mrLMKqFXqhuduxDgiTciGUAnRn9eK4rxUWykzPix92JM8M7AuQU3GfUVJ7dpQBh4nNrjgBToaxmgZZ8d4FRxgysH334KSkTDAQwXUbWG4pX7FtTRQ5AFDwsezhDe6HbpHWitJCwcYyAy39VutL6FRZUNhMnFe26WmGm4Nr\" rel=\"sponsored\" target=\"_blank\" data-aps-asin=\"B0CKJYS8JS\" data-aps-asc-tag=\"wirednl-20\"><strong>SanDisk Ultra Dual Drive Go (128 GB) for $16<\/strong><\/a>: This handy drive swivels to give you USB-C or USB-A, and comes in various sizes and some fun colors, but the lower capacity drives are slow (USB 3.1). You can get the 128 GB drive and up in USB 3.2 Gen 1 for up to 400 MB\/s read and it\u2019s a solid alternative to the PNY Duo above.<\/p>\n<p><cm-unit\/><\/p>\n<p><a data-offer-url=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/PNY-128GB-Elite-X-Type-C-Flash\/dp\/B0CQKGRK8K?tag=w050b-20\" class=\"external-link\" data-event-click=\"{&quot;element&quot;:&quot;ExternalLink&quot;,&quot;outgoingURL&quot;:&quot;https:\/\/cna.st\/affiliate-link\/32ZjHBEcANQ5x7mzLSHJxUJgTJvhgXHfHPZv4bh7yVDjyLtpRHirtz1mh9mvmeCdXZB7hUWXReCkNLSdqX9HJ9e9MW2du9hqwyvT2ebaBJ1GCwoYdumGs16GF6pE6LYyKo7BuuXUNZw3HN25rmasSEYrBf8oXBR1PPbbwxik46YjUZF7EWUwQUEsTaUVm3Civzt1mQPSQuXKNzSS&quot;}\" href=\"https:\/\/cna.st\/affiliate-link\/32ZjHBEcANQ5x7mzLSHJxUJgTJvhgXHfHPZv4bh7yVDjyLtpRHirtz1mh9mvmeCdXZB7hUWXReCkNLSdqX9HJ9e9MW2du9hqwyvT2ebaBJ1GCwoYdumGs16GF6pE6LYyKo7BuuXUNZw3HN25rmasSEYrBf8oXBR1PPbbwxik46YjUZF7EWUwQUEsTaUVm3Civzt1mQPSQuXKNzSS\" rel=\"sponsored\" target=\"_blank\" data-aps-asin=\"B0CQKGRK8K\" data-aps-asc-tag=\"wirednl-20\"><strong>PNY Elite-X (256 GB) for $22<\/strong><\/a>: This super-compact, sliding drive has a USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 jack and a loop on the end to fit on a keyring. It worked fine but proved unremarkable in my tests (around 200 MB\/s read, and 130 MB\/s write).<\/p>\n<p><native-ad position=\"sponsor-product\" shoulddisplaylabel=\"true\"\/><\/p>\n<p><a data-offer-url=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Kingston-8GB-Alphanumeric-Protection-IKKP200\/dp\/B0CF9HZFNL\" class=\"external-link\" data-event-click=\"{&quot;element&quot;:&quot;ExternalLink&quot;,&quot;outgoingURL&quot;:&quot;https:\/\/cna.st\/affiliate-link\/9wuTcQB4CMStrGua4nazFqX39882ZSgXyLcHCt85nKZEfgoiJComESeQGDjJL3CLDs1eZeRKHmCrRAp9D16r6S182ZrH57zXqizd5EpEh4vVYqLeGe3qPvMDhuRxg6Q58NEZ4ctySLqDWDDVdFxyekB9Kbe26RJbttbKXAmdqvBSSefdTYbnKVGWwpchsgtf9i6rgeci1KWtEzUNA&quot;}\" href=\"https:\/\/cna.st\/affiliate-link\/9wuTcQB4CMStrGua4nazFqX39882ZSgXyLcHCt85nKZEfgoiJComESeQGDjJL3CLDs1eZeRKHmCrRAp9D16r6S182ZrH57zXqizd5EpEh4vVYqLeGe3qPvMDhuRxg6Q58NEZ4ctySLqDWDDVdFxyekB9Kbe26RJbttbKXAmdqvBSSefdTYbnKVGWwpchsgtf9i6rgeci1KWtEzUNA\" rel=\"sponsored\" target=\"_blank\" data-aps-asin=\"B0CF9HZFNL\" data-aps-asc-tag=\"wirednl-20\"><strong>Kingston IronKey Keypad 200 (16 GB) for $100<\/strong><\/a>: If you need a secure drive, Kingston\u2019s IronKey boasts FIPS 140-3 certification, XTS-AES 256-bit encryption, and a special epoxy on its circuitry to make it impossible to remove components. On the downside, it is expensive, the keypad is fiddly, and 10 wrong entries wipe the drive.<\/p>\n<p><a data-offer-url=\"https:\/\/www.samsung.com\/us\/computing\/memory-storage\/usb-flash-drives\/usb-3-1-flash-drive-fit-plus-256gb-muf-256ab-am\/\" class=\"external-link\" data-event-click=\"{&quot;element&quot;:&quot;ExternalLink&quot;,&quot;outgoingURL&quot;:&quot;https:\/\/cna.st\/affiliate-link\/JPgapTEkadqSqezutS26aQoEoA3UP2nKnfQBXaNbWJkYejXSy8Fv6Ciwidf8sf8upcNkEMxMR2vuVuuK7PzXezYYfpjzSCDgH2FK8YDeMbao3oPiACY1hYeq7ankwTT4SUcLa8Fxu8f8fD9VNY9sVdG6TqVpd7PsPySvd9MX5FSnx76FYQEgDaovXSwZMTrnYApSAwH7B16ixkUk6Eq5mvWSg4BYxPLFpwtWkQzPXQUWb3ZUrjTCneECRBrkSbaK8i&quot;}\" href=\"https:\/\/cna.st\/affiliate-link\/JPgapTEkadqSqezutS26aQoEoA3UP2nKnfQBXaNbWJkYejXSy8Fv6Ciwidf8sf8upcNkEMxMR2vuVuuK7PzXezYYfpjzSCDgH2FK8YDeMbao3oPiACY1hYeq7ankwTT4SUcLa8Fxu8f8fD9VNY9sVdG6TqVpd7PsPySvd9MX5FSnx76FYQEgDaovXSwZMTrnYApSAwH7B16ixkUk6Eq5mvWSg4BYxPLFpwtWkQzPXQUWb3ZUrjTCneECRBrkSbaK8i\" rel=\"sponsored\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Samsung FIT Plus (256 GB) for $23<\/strong><\/a>: It is better-looking than our best tiny drive pick, with a metallic body and performance to match (up to 400 MB\/s read for 128-GB or 256-GB drives). But Samsung\u2019s drive is also substantially bigger and more expensive, though it does have a handy loop for a keychain.<\/p>\n<h2>Avoid These Flash Drives<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"AssetEmbedWrapper-fkZDUs kHRAYC asset-embed\">\n<div class=\"AssetEmbedAssetContainer-eEeytc eRSvCP asset-embed__asset-container\"><span class=\"SpanWrapper-zEXFr hdztbW responsive-asset AssetEmbedResponsiveAsset-cIfZLr fHIkTW asset-embed__responsive-asset\"><picture class=\"ResponsiveImagePicture-cGZhnX jwYQWO AssetEmbedResponsiveAsset-cIfZLr fHIkTW asset-embed__responsive-asset responsive-image\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Image may contain Lamp Adapter and Electronics\" class=\"ResponsiveImageContainer-eNxvmU cfBbTk responsive-image__image lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/media.wired.com\/photos\/687f1a500d4bcf5acfc99065\/master\/w_1600%2Cc_limit\/Silicon%2520Power%2520DS72%2520Portable%2520SSD%2520SOURCE%2520Simon%2520Hill.png\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/media.wired.com\/photos\/687f1a500d4bcf5acfc99065\/master\/w_120,c_limit\/Silicon%20Power%20DS72%20Portable%20SSD%20SOURCE%20Simon%20Hill.png 120w, https:\/\/media.wired.com\/photos\/687f1a500d4bcf5acfc99065\/master\/w_240,c_limit\/Silicon%20Power%20DS72%20Portable%20SSD%20SOURCE%20Simon%20Hill.png 240w, https:\/\/media.wired.com\/photos\/687f1a500d4bcf5acfc99065\/master\/w_320,c_limit\/Silicon%20Power%20DS72%20Portable%20SSD%20SOURCE%20Simon%20Hill.png 320w, https:\/\/media.wired.com\/photos\/687f1a500d4bcf5acfc99065\/master\/w_640,c_limit\/Silicon%20Power%20DS72%20Portable%20SSD%20SOURCE%20Simon%20Hill.png 640w, https:\/\/media.wired.com\/photos\/687f1a500d4bcf5acfc99065\/master\/w_960,c_limit\/Silicon%20Power%20DS72%20Portable%20SSD%20SOURCE%20Simon%20Hill.png 960w, https:\/\/media.wired.com\/photos\/687f1a500d4bcf5acfc99065\/master\/w_1280,c_limit\/Silicon%20Power%20DS72%20Portable%20SSD%20SOURCE%20Simon%20Hill.png 1280w, https:\/\/media.wired.com\/photos\/687f1a500d4bcf5acfc99065\/master\/w_1600,c_limit\/Silicon%20Power%20DS72%20Portable%20SSD%20SOURCE%20Simon%20Hill.png 1600w\" data-sizes=\"100vw\"\/><\/noscript><\/picture><\/span><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"BaseWrap-sc-gzmcOU BaseText-eqOrNE CaptionCredit-eowWKH deqABF kpqIso kpuElq caption__credit\">Photograph: Simon Hill<\/span><\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<p><a data-offer-url=\"https:\/\/www.bhphotovideo.com\/c\/product\/1794157-REG\/silicon_power_sp001tbuc3s72v1k_500gb_ds72_portable_usb.html\" class=\"external-link\" data-event-click=\"{&quot;element&quot;:&quot;ExternalLink&quot;,&quot;outgoingURL&quot;:&quot;https:\/\/cna.st\/affiliate-link\/2nyX54FpjYWf4GaAQVsk4dxFrwNsZ3WiwuSTGqKnDydo8zT6NKuMUkARxPoB9RYVjWNDpeRwUhrX4DkK1DD6gEJpqFrshs3ZXahTkzUJBfD7t51mjn2kM2J8Q9ADJvKFUSnDDazLjRR5HzR4w2DTiA8PA6NdmdECnBuX3zcPJahjUtc4k12dRVK1JpYVrRKXH8s9SiJCaxxVEebtMjFq1L9pi9zdgsXKqe8bRidKB1ZFYZ5FY5Zq2Jkjg&quot;}\" href=\"https:\/\/cna.st\/affiliate-link\/2nyX54FpjYWf4GaAQVsk4dxFrwNsZ3WiwuSTGqKnDydo8zT6NKuMUkARxPoB9RYVjWNDpeRwUhrX4DkK1DD6gEJpqFrshs3ZXahTkzUJBfD7t51mjn2kM2J8Q9ADJvKFUSnDDazLjRR5HzR4w2DTiA8PA6NdmdECnBuX3zcPJahjUtc4k12dRVK1JpYVrRKXH8s9SiJCaxxVEebtMjFq1L9pi9zdgsXKqe8bRidKB1ZFYZ5FY5Zq2Jkjg\" rel=\"sponsored\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Silicon Power DS72 Portable SSD (1 TB)<\/strong><\/a>: This is a reasonable price for a 1-TB drive with USB 3.2 Gen 2 USB-A and USB-C connectors, and it consistently hit 450 MB\/s read and write speeds in my tests (it can hit 1050 MB\/s and 850 MB\/s with the right gear). It got quite warm to the touch, but the reason I don\u2019t recommend this drive is the stupid plastic connector covers. You have to bend them back, and they get in the way when you\u2019re trying to insert the drive.<\/p>\n<p><a data-offer-url=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Verbatim-Store-Flash-Drive-Devices\/dp\/B01BY4MH06?tag=w050b-20\" class=\"external-link\" data-event-click=\"{&quot;element&quot;:&quot;ExternalLink&quot;,&quot;outgoingURL&quot;:&quot;https:\/\/cna.st\/affiliate-link\/EGJMnSBTAYUGzMy9W2n4C7CYA2NGxUNfWmHCFqEVAhVdTRExkQi7y97yZKviizHzUd9GvBWNH9gk3VrTfkxzTVxy8u1XZiuGwXmm6so99bTXDJcF6tKyFGkjuQiRTciBcqaanHAgYQqrBr2PnSmCQW3C2ASmCfyWwHAZMH9yhWjeLuCVBNKvWQbvFjxQjCYQ3zYwGHWYTrBcP2pxCRWi2&quot;}\" href=\"https:\/\/cna.st\/affiliate-link\/EGJMnSBTAYUGzMy9W2n4C7CYA2NGxUNfWmHCFqEVAhVdTRExkQi7y97yZKviizHzUd9GvBWNH9gk3VrTfkxzTVxy8u1XZiuGwXmm6so99bTXDJcF6tKyFGkjuQiRTciBcqaanHAgYQqrBr2PnSmCQW3C2ASmCfyWwHAZMH9yhWjeLuCVBNKvWQbvFjxQjCYQ3zYwGHWYTrBcP2pxCRWi2\" rel=\"sponsored\" target=\"_blank\" data-aps-asin=\"B01BY4MH06\" data-aps-asc-tag=\"wirednl-20\"><strong>Verbatim Dual (64 GB)<\/strong><\/a>: This teeny drive is cheap and has both USB-A and USB-C plugs, but I found write speeds were variable (60 MB\/s for USB-C and 90 MB\/s for USB-A) and read speeds were around 150 MB\/s for both. There is a cover for the USB-A and a wee strap you can attach, but this drive is almost too small, and it proved awkward to insert and remove. It also comes in 16- or 32-gigabyte options.<\/p>\n<hr\/>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wired.com\/v2\/offers\/wir_generic_ctrl?source=Site_0_HCL_WIR_EDIT_HARDCODED_0_COMMERCE_AFFILIATE_ZZ\"><em>Power up with unlimited access to<\/em> WIRED<\/a><em>.<\/em><\/strong> <em>Get best-in-class reporting and exclusive subscriber content that&#8217;s too important to ignore. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wired.com\/v2\/offers\/wir_generic_ctrl?source=Site_0_HCL_WIR_EDIT_HARDCODED_0_COMMERCE_AFFILIATE_ZZ\">Subscribe Today<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Photograph: Simon Hill Other Flash Drives We Like We have tested many other USB flash drives that did not make the cut. Here are a few that might be worth considering for some folks. PNY Pro Elite V2 (256 GB) for $35: This sliding drive has a plastic cover to protect the USB-A plug, and [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":166,"featured_media":15998,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_uag_custom_page_level_css":"","_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_feature_clip_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false},"categories":[703],"tags":[1792,748,750,2234,4015,744,1563,747],"class_list":["post-15997","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-technology","tag-accessories","tag-accessories-and-peripherals","tag-buying-guides","tag-home-office","tag-portable-storage","tag-shopping","tag-storage","tag-usb"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is 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