11 Best USB Flash Drives (2026): Pen Drives, Thumb Drives, Memory Sticks
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. Photograph: Simon Hill Kingston Dual Portable SSD (1 TB) for $229: With a snazzy metallic red body, this SSD disguised as a flash drive is very speedy, matching the stated 1,050 MB/s read and 950 MB/s write in my tests. It is USB 3.2 Gen 2 with a C jack at one end and an A jack at the other, both with removable covers. As much as I like this drive, which comes in 512-GB, 1-TB, and 2-TB models, it is on the pricey side. Amazon Basics Flash Drive (128 GB) for $18: I like the grippy texture on the slider of this drive because it’s easy to open one-handed and locks in place securely. The loop at the top is perfect for a key ring, and it is lightweight. Performance was limited, as you might expect at this price, but …
