The best USB sticks of 2021

There was a time when USB or pendrive storage units were very similar in terms of speeds and type of connection offered. The only differentiating element between them was the storage capacity they offered. 

This has changed considerably since new USB 3.0, USB 3.1, USB Type-C, or even Thunderbolt connection ports emerged. As the specification standard increased, so did the supported transfer speed.

In this way, now we must not only look at the data of the storage capacity, but we must also take into account the type of USB connection used, its supported read and write speeds, and the security and encryption measures. 

You can consult in this other article a list of the best external hard drives and SSDs if what you need is a greater storage capacity. And above these, you will find the best NAS storage systems for superior storage. 360 

In an era in which cloud storage services such as Google Drive, Dropbox, OneDrive or iCloud prevail, among others, there are times when it is still necessary to have physical access to your files without depending on an Internet connection.

It is also the case that current pen drives or USB flash drives support large file sizes that many cloud services resist. And no less important is the security factor, especially if we handle company documents.

There are other factors also to take into account, such as the design, its size, the type of connector and the support used. We will talk about all these factors below in the compilation that we have made of the best USB memories that you will find for sale.

If it turns out that you have bought one of these memories to make a backup of Windows 10, take a look at this article where we show you how to make a backup of your files and the system.



The best USB sticks of 2021

SanDisk Ultra Dual Drive - the most versatile for USB-C

·        From £ 7.39 (16GB) to £ 53.99 (256GB)

The SanDisk Ultra Dual Drive model is one of the most sought after USB memory drives today due to its great versatility. As its name suggests, it offers double connection possibilities: support for USB-A and connector for USB-C.

In this way, everything you have stored inside, you can handle instantly both on a computer with a typical USB port, as with a smartphone or tablet that has a USB-C port, the new standard that the vast majority handle .

In terms of speeds, it is in line with the other USB 3.1 drives from other brands. Its capacities vary from 16 GB to 256 GB, with a price for the 128 GB model quite interesting.

You can use the SanDisk Memory Zone app to manage the content you store inside and easily back up your smartphone.

SanDisk Extreme Go - The Best Overall

·        From £ 26.99

Physically, the SanDisk Extreme Go drive is neither sleek nor compact. Anyone would say it's from years ago, however the finger-operated slide switch system to hide or remove your USB 3.1 connector is still very practical.

The USB memory supports read speeds of up to 200MB / s taking advantage of its compatibility with the latest connection standard. The Extreme Go can be found in capacities of 64 GB (€ 25.99), 128 GB (€ 46.71) or 256 GB (€ 172.99).

Toshiba TransMemory U365 - best write speed

·        From US $ 12.99 (32GB, around £ 9.42)

If you are looking for a larges capacity USB memory drive, Toshiba's TransMemory U365 may be a great option given the brand's long track record in manufacturing NAND Flash memories.

Its performance offers us a sequential read speed of 210 MB / s, ranking among the fastest that we have tested. For its part, the writing speed drops to a value of just 33 MB / s.

The TransMemory U365 uses the same sliding switch system to hide its connector, so that you do not leave the typical protection cover forgotten anywhere. Its size is more compact than SanDisk, another factor to consider.

 

 

 

 

 

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