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Amazon Basics 256 GB Ultra Fast USB 3.1 Flash Drive, High Capacity External Storage for Photos Videos, Retractable Design, 130MB/s Transfer Speed, Black9.2Our score 4 photos
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Amazon Basics 256 GB Ultra Fast USB 3.1 Flash Drive, High Capacity External Storage for Photos Videos, Retractable Design, 130MB/s Transfer Speed, Black

9.2/10 our score 4.6 (33,726 ratings on Amazon)

256GB ultra fast USB 3.1 flash drive with high-speed transmission; read speeds up to 130MB/s

Memory Storage Capacity256 GBHardware InterfaceUSB 2.0, USB 3.0Connectivity TechnologyUSBHardware Connectivity TechnologyUSB Type A

About this item

  • 256GB ultra fast USB 3.1 flash drive with high-speed transmission; read speeds up to 130MB/s
  • Store videos, photos, and songs; 256 GB capacity = 64,000 12MP photos or 978 minutes 1080P video recording
  • Note: Actual storage capacity shown by a device's OS may be less than the capacity indicated on the product label due to different measurement standards. The available storage capacity is higher than 230GB.
  • 15x faster than USB 2.0 drives; USB 3.1 Gen 1 / USB 3.0 port required on host devices to achieve optimal read/write speed; Backwards compatible with USB 2.0 host devices at lower speed. Read speed up to 130MB/s and write speed up to 30MB/s are based on internal tests conducted under controlled conditions , Actual read/write speeds also vary depending on devices used, transfer files size, types and other factors
Category: Storage › USB Flash DrivesRanked #99 of 41 in Storage
9.2Our score
Our verdict

256GB ultra fast USB 3.1 flash drive with high-speed transmission; read speeds up to 130MB/s

Ranked #99 in Storage · 4 things we like

Quick answer The Amazon Basics 256 GB Ultra Fast USB 3.1 Flash scores 9.2/10 with us. Amazon owners rate it 4.6 out of 5 across 33,726 reviews, in line with the 4.5 average of the 29 products we track in Storage. It was listed at $41.99 on Amazon when we last checked in September 2026. Key facts: memory storage capacity 256 GB, hardware interface USB 2.0, USB 3.0, connectivity technology USB.

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Product information

16 specifications
Memory Storage Capacity256 GB
Hardware InterfaceUSB 2.0, USB 3.0
Additional FeaturesLightweight
Write Speed30 megabytes_per_second
Read Speed130 megabytes_per_second
Connectivity TechnologyUSB
Flash Memory TypeUSB
Hardware Connectivity TechnologyUSB Type A
Compatible DevicesUSB-enabled devices
ColorBlack
BrandAmazon Basics
Unit Count1 Count
Number of Items1
Item Weight9.07 g
Model NumberLS21USB256G1
Mfr Part NumberLS21USB256G1

Pros & cons

What we like
  • 256GB ultra fast USB 3.1 flash drive with high-speed transmission; read speeds up to 130MB/s
  • Store videos, photos, and songs; 256 GB capacity = 64,000 12MP photos or 978 minutes 1080P video recording
  • Note: Actual storage capacity shown by a device's OS may be less than the capacity indicated on the product label due to different measurement standards. The available storage capacity is higher than 230GB.
  • 15x faster than USB 2.0 drives; USB 3.1 Gen 1 / USB 3.0 port required on host devices to achieve optimal read/write speed; Backwards compatible with USB 2.0 host devices at lower speed. Read speed up to 130MB/s and write speed up to 30MB/s are based on internal tests conducted under controlled conditions , Actual read/write speeds also vary depending on devices used, transfer files size, types and other factors
What could be better

    Amazon Basics 256 GB Ultra Fast USB 3.1 Flash: questions & answers

    Is the Amazon Basics 256 GB Ultra Fast USB 3.1 Flash worth buying?

    Yes, it is one of the stronger picks in its group. We score the Amazon Basics 256 GB Ultra Fast USB 3.1 Flash 9.2 out of 10. Amazon owners rate it 4.6 out of 5 across 33,726 reviews, in line with the 4.5 average of the 29 products we track in Storage.

    How much does the Amazon Basics 256 GB Ultra Fast USB 3.1 Flash cost?

    It was listed at $41.99 on Amazon when we last checked in September 2026. Amazon prices change daily, so use the price button on this page to see the current figure.

    What options does the Amazon Basics 256 GB Ultra Fast USB 3.1 Flash come in?

    Amazon lists 2 options. Color: Black. Size: 256 GB, 128 GB. Pick an option on this page and the button opens exactly that model.

    What are the key specs of the Amazon Basics 256 GB Ultra Fast USB 3.1 Flash?

    Memory Storage Capacity: 256 GB; Hardware Interface: USB 2.0, USB 3.0; Connectivity Technology: USB; Hardware Connectivity Technology: USB Type A. All 16 specifications are in the product information table on this page.

    What are good alternatives to the Amazon Basics 256 GB Ultra Fast USB 3.1 Flash?

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