PNY 128GB Elite-X Fit USB 3.1 Flash Drive - 200MB/s

The PNY 512GB Micro USB Flash Drive successfully packages massive capacity into an incredibly small, almost flush-fit form factor. This isn't just a basic thumb drive; it's a high-performance solution for anyone needing serious portable storage without bulk. Whether you’re expanding the storage on a laptop, using it for high-resolution video backups, or loading media for a car stereo, this drive handles it all while barely protruding from the port. ​High-Speed Transfers and Reliability ​Leveraging USB 3.0/3.2 technology, this PNY drive delivers excellent read and write speeds, which are essential when moving large files. Transferring gigabytes of documents, entire film libraries, or system backups is quick and painless, saving significant time compared to older, slower USB 2.0 drives. PNY has a long-standing reputation for reliable NAND flash, ensuring that your data is safe and accessible over the long term. ​The Beauty of the Micro Form Factor ​The "micro" design is a major selling point. The drive is so small that once it’s plugged into a device, you can often leave it there semi-permanently. This is perfect for: ​Laptops/Desktops: Expanding storage for non-essential files without blocking adjacent ports or risking damage by snagging a standard-sized drive. ​Car Stereos: Keeping your entire music library loaded and ready without a bulky drive sticking out of the dashboard. ​TVs and Consoles: Storing media files or app data seamlessly. ​Massive Capacity for Modern Needs ​512 gigabytes of storage is huge for a flash drive, effectively eliminating storage anxiety. You can easily store hundreds of thousands of photos, dozens of high-definition movies, or entire professional project archives on a device that fits in your wallet. It’s a versatile solution that makes physical data transfer practical again. ​Final Verdict ​The PNY 512GB Micro USB Flash Drive is a top-tier choice for capacity, speed, and discretion. It delivers on PNY’s promise of performance and portability, making it one of the best choices for users who need a powerful, set-it-and-forget-it storage upgrade.

Very high capacity for such a small device. It IS a USB-A port, not a C which is what most ports are these days, but I needed this A for an older device . It works well and is barely visible while in use.

The PNY 128GB Elite-X Fit USB 3.1 Flash Drive has become an indispensable part of my digital life, and it's easy to see why. This sleek and silver flash drive not only offers ample storage space but also blazes through data transfers at an astonishing 200MB/s speed. First and foremost, the compact design of this flash drive is a winner. It's so small that you can leave it plugged into your laptop without worrying about it getting in the way or being accidentally bumped. This makes it a perfect choice for those of us who are always on the go and need a reliable storage solution. Speaking of reliability, the USB 3.1 technology ensures lightning-fast data transfers. Whether I'm moving large files or just making quick backups, this flash drive handles it all effortlessly. It's a time-saver and a productivity booster, and I couldn't be happier with its performance. The generous 128GB storage capacity is more than enough to store a vast collection of documents, photos, videos, and more. It's like having a portable vault for your digital life, and it has made carrying important files a breeze. The silver finish gives it a touch of elegance and durability. It feels solid in your hand, and you can trust that your data is safe and secure. In conclusion, the PNY 128GB Elite-X Fit USB 3.1 Flash Drive is a true gem in the world of portable storage. It combines a compact design, lightning-fast speeds, ample storage space, and a touch of style all in one package. If you need a reliable and high-performance flash drive for your daily computing needs, look no further. This is the one to get!

Love the sleek design and massive storage. Works great with the WiiU

I purchased this USB drive because of the form factor. I wanted something that I could carry in my pocket that had a cap rather than a retractable connector so that the connector would not accumulate dust. This PNY part met my requirements almost exactly. I currently have a Sandisk Cruzer Fit that works fill these form factor requirement but this USB is only a USB 2.0 and Sandisk does not make a USB V3 version. I am sure that PNY naming this drive model an Elite-X Fit is not a coincidence. Some other small form factor USB drives are either cheaply made, too wide to enable using adjacent USB ports or have smooth plastic on the collar which makes pulling the USB drive of the side of the computer difficult. The only concern I have with this PNY drive is that the USB drive fits a little too snugly in the cap requiring more force to pull the drive out of the cap than I would prefer to exert. I saw a pic in the reviews for this drive which showed a user who had the little electronic card inside the drive pull out of the case which is a problem. You could probably super glue the board back into the case if necessary. I tend to modify everything so in the case of this USB drive I used a Dremel to remove just a little of the plastic on the inside center of one side of the clear protective cap which greatly reduced the force required to remove the cap while retaining enough grip to keep the cap securely on the drive. You could use an emery board to do the same thing but might have to cut it down a little to fit inside of the cap. The inside center of each side the cap projects into the cap so this is the only place on 1 side to file down a little. I highly recommend using a pigtail for connecting USB drives. It makes disconnecting the drive much easier and puts less wear & tear on the PC's USB connector. Just be sure to get a pigtail that is USB 3 compliant which will be blue on the inside of the connector. In amazon do a search on "Amazon Basics USB-C to USB-A 3.1 Gen1 Female Adapter Cable Converter" to see what I am talking about. In terms of speed, there seems to be a lot of confusion on the part of some users as to what to expect. The ad states that the READ speed of this drive is up to 200 MB/s - not eactly 200 MB/s but "up to" 200 MB/s. Note that MB/s is 200 million bytes per second. There are 8 bits per byte so the read speed is up to 1,600 million bits per seconds. Note also that 200 MB/s is read speed and write speed will always be slower. Note also that the actual speed depends on the computer's specs and what you are reading or writing. A single large file will always be faster in either a read or write mode than the same number of bytes in a lot of smaller files. You can check the actual read/write speed of your PC but going into command mode (CMD) and then at the prompt typing winsat disk -drive X where X is the drive letter of the flash drive. On my HP ProBook with an Intel Ultra 7 CPU and 16 GB of Ram and an SSD, the sequential read speed was 192.4 MB/s and the sequential write speed was 61 MB/s. By the way, a USB 3.1 gen 1 and a USB 3.0 and a USB 3.2 gen 1 all have the say performance specs. 3.1 gen 2 and 3.2 gen 2 also both have the same performance specs. Gen 2 is up to twice as fast as Gen 1. I would have given this USB drive 5 of 5 stars if the cap wasn't as tight as it was.

Reasonably fast USB 3.1 speeds found in this tiny, low-profile design. This 256GB drive is great for expanding laptop storage with such reliable performance combined with a fair amount of storage in a compact format.

Look great!

I bought the 256 GB model to plug into an Internet radio/mp3 player. Even though the player can stream from DLNA, I wanted to have the songs local just to simplify it all. Since I didn't want a huge USB stick pointing straight out the back, the slim design of this was just what I was looking for. 256GB is more than enough for the # of songs I have, so hopefully this will work well. I literally just took this out of the package and ran a DiskMark on it right away. When choosing between makes/models, I was a little worried when I saw some other reviews with a DiskMark image that showed it performing slow, so I thought I'd do it first thing before a single bit had been written by anything else. I'm happy to see that the read & write speeds are just what I would expect when plugged into my laptop's USB 3.0 port. Sequential is high, and even though it's just the 1 GB test, I'm satisfied. The next step will be to see how it does when copying 160+ GB of MP3's to it. It might have an initial buffer that helps the benchmark look better, but honestly, I don't care too much about the write speed since I'll be copying the files once up front, and then from time to time I'll add more, but otherwise it's mostly for reading, and probably at USB 2.0 speeds. If anything unusual shows up as I use it more, I'll update with pictures or more notes, but so far I'm pretty happy and it seems to work fine. EDIT: I had a chance to copy a bunch of MP3's to it, and the speed held out as expected. It really can't keep up a high sustained speed, and I didn't think it would (this isn't an SSD, after all). But it did manage to maintain an average 16.34 MBps when copying 121 GB to it. See the attached output from a robocopy. I copied over a couple other folders of 15-20 GB and the results were nearly the same, between 16.5 - 17 MBps. One thing I did notice is that there's a burst for the first couple seconds where it must fill up a buffer, and then over the next 15-18 seconds it writes at around 10-12 MBps, then another huge burst, and so on. But averaging 17 MBps was pretty good in my opinion.