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Thumb drives come in all shapes and sizes. They are not all created equal. However, the new PNY PRO .
.. [+] Elite V3 USB 3.
2 Gen 2 USB drives offer read speeds of up to 1,000MB/s and write speeds of 800MB/s. Many years ago, I decided to buy one of the largest USB thumb drives available at that time when I saw it advertised on Amazon at such an attractive price. I knew a lot less about USB storage in those days, and when the drive was delivered, I discovered why it was so cheap.
It was slower than a sleepy mule on tranquilizers and was painful to use, so I ended up not using it. I will spare the maker’s blushes by not naming it. Thankfully, USB drives have changed as more manufacturers take advantage of USB 3.
2 Gen 2 speeds to create thumb drives that are almost as fast as many external SSDs. PNY is the latest company to bring us new high-speed USB drives. The brand has announced its new PRO Elite V3 USB 3.
2 Gen 2 USB drives, offering read speeds of up to 1,000MB/s and write speeds of 800MB/s. PNY’s PRO Elite V3 offers the kinds of speed and reliability that you’d expect to get from an external SSD, which are usually far faster than the average thumb drive. With read speeds up to 1,000MB/s and write speeds up to 800MB/s, this new drive is up to 265 times faster than that slow and old USB 2.
0 flash drive I bought all those years ago. The PNY PRO Elite V3 USB 3.2 Gen 2 USB drives have a USB A fitting that's retractable.
To test PNY’s speed claim, I formatted a PNY PRO Elite V3 1TB thumb drive as Apple AFPS and tested it for transfer speeds. The result was blisteringly fast with 11GB transferring in well under a minute. Interestingly, if you’re using any drive with macOS that’s been formatted as an ExFAT drive, it will be much slower in general use, even though it will register a fast speed when tested using Blackmagic Speedtest software.
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2 Gen 2 flash drives use high-speed technology that can boost workflows, especially for demanding applications. These new USB drives are designed for content creators, designers, or anyone who needs to store, access, and transfer large files like movies, high-resolution photos, video gaming data, and full HD and 4K videos. The metal casing on the PRO Elite V3 USB 3.
2 Gen 2 USB drives is robust and the USB port retracts ...
[+] into the body of the drive. The build quality of these PNY drives is good thanks to their metal casing that gives the drives a premium feel. The black metal case is tough enough to ensure the drives are physically resilient as well as reliable when used in demanding situations.
The case has a key loop for connecting the drive to a keyring or lanyard, plus there is an easy-to-use sliding cap that protects the drive’s USB-A connector by retracting inside the casing. The PNY PRO Elite V3 is compatible with most USB 3.2 Gen 2-enabled desktop and laptop computers.
It’s also backwards compatible with USB 3.2 Gen 1/USB 3.0 and USB 2 and 3 interfaces.
There’s no USB-C adapter included, but those are easily available, or you can use a USB hub if your laptop only has Type-C ports. Verdict: If you need a well-made USB thumb drive that offers genuine USB 3.2 Gen 2 speeds, then the PNY PRO Elite V3 offers great value for money and will deliver the 1,000MB/s read speeds and slightly slower write speeds quoted.
Pricing & Availability: The PNY PRO Elite V3 USB drives are shipping now and prices start at $36.99 / £34.99 / €40.
19 for the 256GB model. Tech Specs:.
