Transcend 256GB USB C External SSD, Up to 1,050MB/s, USB 3.2 Gen 2 Flash Drive, 2-in-1 Memory Stick Type C &Type A, Thumb Drive Photo Stick for Windows, Mac, iPhone, iPad, Android, Tablet&PC, Smart TV

Excellent, fast, portable storage at a good price. It heats up a bit with intensive usage.I installed a Linux distro on it to boot notebooks with my personal environment.

I'm glad I pulled the trigger on this little 2TB Bad Boy. It's super-fast and just works. Depending on your use, you may get different results. First, don't pay any attention to the speed specs of any stick or SSD drives. They all base their exaggerated speed claims on best-case scenarios. That being said, I use mine for storage and playing movie files on my Samsung Smart TV as I no longer use disc drives. It plays a full 2-hour to 3-hour movie without getting very hot and without a hiccup. When transferring movie files to it, I regularly got 200 to 300 MB/s write transfer speed (my Samsung T-5 and T-7 SSD drives write at 30 to 35 GB/s). If I transferred 200 to 500 GB at a time, it would get very hot by the time it wrote 150 GB's or so. If I blew air on it while it was writing, it cooled down considerably. And after a hundred GB or so and hot temp, it would slow down to around 80MB/s speed for a while but pick back up in speed, especially if I blew air on it to cool it down. So, I would recommend transferring about 100GB at a time instead of half a TB at a time. But either way will work fine. Don't let the hot temp bother you. It's designed to operate at the extreme temp. My Patriot 500GB and 1-TB sticks gets super-hot as well and they have never failed me. So, this is not abnormal. I also love the USB "C" connection it has on one end. Now I can finally make use of my "C" connection on my laptop and keep the other 2 USB-3 ports open. I use this Transcend stick to play movie files and my Samsung 2TB T-7 as the backup SSD drive for my movie files. But the Samsung SSD movie file transfer speed is only about 35 GB/s while this Transcend stick writes movie files at 200 to 300GB/s. So, I'm definitely going to get another one of these Transcend 2TB sticks. The hot temps and occasional slow-downs are really not a big deal when you consider the small size, convenience and extreme speed of this stick. And the end caps fit on snug. No issue there. If you've been thinking about this little gem, just get it. You'll be glad and impressed.

Fast, efficient. Excellent compact storage device. Have had it a couple of weeks with no problems. despite plenty of use.

This USB stick is a fantastic blend of speed and portability, making it a great choice for anyone who needs to transfer files on the go. I was particularly impressed with the transfer speeds. Moving large files, like videos and steam games was quick. If you're tired of waiting around for files to transfer, this drive is a definite upgrade.Beyond its speed, the compact size of this USB stick is a major plus. This is perfect for me, as I often need to carry files between my home computer, steam deck, phone and other devices. The lightweight design also means I don't even notice it's there.So far, the drive has performed reliably. I've used it extensively for several weeks, transferring various file types and sizes, and I haven't encountered any issues with connectivity or data corruption. This gives me confidence in the drive's ability to store my important files safely. Reliability is crucial for any storage device, and this USB stick has proven itself to be dependable.However, there's one small design element that I find a bit frustrating: the dual-sided cap. While the idea might seem practical, in reality, it can be a bit fiddly. Because the stick itself is so small and compact (which is a good thing!), trying to remove one cap often results in accidentally knocking off the other cap. This can be a little annoying, especially when I'm in a hurry and just want to quickly access my files. It's a minor inconvenience, but it's worth mentioning. Perhaps a different cap design would have been more user-friendly.Despite the minor issue with the cap, the overall performance and portability of this USB stick far outweigh this small drawback. The fast transfer speeds, compact size, and reliable performance make it a valuable tool for anyone who needs to carry files with them. If you're looking for a fast and portable USB drive and the cap design doesn't bother you, I would definitely recommed.

Excellent quality at a reasonable price. Very good read/write speed. Added bonus is the flexibility of Type C and Type A connectors so that it can be used directly on my iphone and also on my windows PC and smart TV to watch photos/videos. I would definitely recommend this to everyone.

Expensive overkill if you're just using it for data or photo storage.It's really designed for use as an external SSD, like for loading and running an OS from a USB port.I installed MX Linux on it. Boots laptop in 10 or 12 seconds off USB 3 port.Several reviewers have mentioned it runs hot. Tip: The unit has two USB plugs (3 and C), one at each end. Take the plastic cap off the unused USB plug when in use. This will allow the exposed metal USB plug to act as an air-cooled heat sink and help keep the temperature down.

Exactly what I was looking for. Small compact drive that I can easily plug into my iPhone 15 and move media back and forth to my laptop. It does get a bit hot but the transfer speed is pretty amazing for what you get.The caps are “directional” so if you keep them aligned, they don’t seem to fall off.Plus the drive is. Light so you don’t have to be too concerned about the saggy when you plug into your laptop.

Functioned as it should be and R/W speed is good and reliable. Good as an USB stick or external SSD drive to store your work data.