Buying guide
Dual-Interface Flash Drives
Our pick
Lexar JumpDrive D400 512GB
Choose the Lexar JumpDrive D400 512GB for pocket file handoffs between USB-A and USB-C devices, without carrying a separate adapter.1

The alternatives
Other contenders
For larger file collections, choose the PNY DUO LINK V3 1TB: nearly twice the default’s capacity and both plugs, with a shorter two-year warranty.158
SanDisk Ultra Dual Drive Luxe 256GB Silver
For a lighter 256GB option, choose the SanDisk Ultra Dual Drive Luxe: its 12.2g body weighs less than the same-capacity Lexar, with five-year limited cover.2479
Buying advice
- PNY phone use requires USB On-The-Go support; its advertised transfer rates require a USB 3.2 Gen 2 host.5
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Lexar JumpDrive D400 512GB
- Capacity
- 512 GB1

Lexar JumpDrive D400 256GB
- Capacity
- 256 GB2

PNY DUO LINK V3 1TB
- Capacity
- 1,000 GB8

PNY DUO LINK V3 256GB
- Capacity
- 256 GB10

SanDisk Ultra Dual Drive Luxe 256GB Silver
- Capacity
- 256 GB9
Every specification for these products
| Specification | Lexar JumpDrive D400 512GB | Lexar JumpDrive D400 256GB | PNY DUO LINK V3 1TB | PNY DUO LINK V3 256GB | SanDisk Ultra Dual Drive Luxe 256GB Silver |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 512 GB1 | 256 GB2 | 1,000 GB8 | 256 GB10 | 256 GB9 |
| Read speed | Up to 170 MB/s (Test method: Manufacturer internal testing; actual performance may vary.)1 | Up to 130 MB/s (Test method: Manufacturer internal testing; actual performance may vary.)2 | 1,000 MB/s (Environment: Performance varies with host device, settings and configuration.; Host interface: Rated speeds require USB 3.2 Gen 2 host devices; earlier-generation hosts may be slower.)5 | 1,000 MB/s (Environment: Performance varies with host device, settings and configuration.; Host interface: Rated speeds require USB 3.2 Gen 2 host devices; earlier-generation hosts may be slower.)6 | 400 MB/s (Environment: Performance may vary with host device, usage conditions, drive capacity and other factors.; Host interface: USB 3.2 port required.; Test method: Maker read rating based on internal testing.)7 |
| USB generation | USB 3.2 Gen 11 | USB 3.2 Gen 12 | USB 3.2 Gen 25 | USB 3.2 Gen 26 | USB 3.2 Gen 17 |
| Write speed | Not published | Not published | 800 MB/s (Environment: Performance varies with host device, settings and configuration.; Host interface: Rated speeds require USB 3.2 Gen 2 host devices; earlier-generation hosts may be slower.)5 | 800 MB/s (Environment: Performance varies with host device, settings and configuration.; Host interface: Rated speeds require USB 3.2 Gen 2 host devices; earlier-generation hosts may be slower.)6 | Not published |
| Warranty | 5 years1 | 5 years2 | 2 years5 | 2 years6 | 5 years7 |
| Connector | USB a and USB c1 | USB a and USB c2 | USB a and USB c (Host: Mobile device with OTG (On-The-Go) support required.)5 | USB a and USB c (Host: Mobile device with OTG (On-The-Go) support required.)6 | USB a and USB c7 |
| OS compatibility | Android™, PC and Mac®1 | Android™, PC and Mac®2 | Windows® XP™ and later Android™ 7.0 and later macOS® 10.8 and later Linux® kernel 2.4.10 and later (Host: Mobile device with OTG (On-The-Go) support required.)5 | Windows® XP™ and later Android™ 7.0 and later macOS® 10.8 and later Linux® kernel 2.4.10 and later (Host: Mobile device with OTG (On-The-Go) support required.)6 | Android 10+ macOS v.12+ Windows 10+7 |
| Extra phone plug | Not published | Not published | Not published | Not published | Not published |
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5 products
Lexar JumpDrive D400 512GB
- USB generation
- USB 3.2 Gen 11
Lexar JumpDrive D400 256GB
- USB generation
- USB 3.2 Gen 12
PNY DUO LINK V3 1TB
- USB generation
- USB 3.2 Gen 25
PNY DUO LINK V3 256GB
- USB generation
- USB 3.2 Gen 26
SanDisk Ultra Dual Drive Luxe 256GB Silver
- USB generation
- USB 3.2 Gen 17
How they compare
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| Specification | Our pickLexar JumpDrive D400 512GB | Lexar JumpDrive D400 256GB | PNY DUO LINK V3 1TB | PNY DUO LINK V3 256GB | SanDisk Ultra Dual Drive Luxe 256GB Silver |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 512 GB1 | 256 GB2 | 1,000 GB8 | 256 GB10 | 256 GB9 |
| Read speed | Up to 170 MB/s (Test method: Manufacturer internal testing; actual performance may vary.)1 | Up to 130 MB/s (Test method: Manufacturer internal testing; actual performance may vary.)2 | 1,000 MB/s (Environment: Performance varies with host device, settings and configuration.; Host interface: Rated speeds require USB 3.2 Gen 2 host devices; earlier-generation hosts may be slower.)5 | 1,000 MB/s (Environment: Performance varies with host device, settings and configuration.; Host interface: Rated speeds require USB 3.2 Gen 2 host devices; earlier-generation hosts may be slower.)6 | 400 MB/s (Environment: Performance may vary with host device, usage conditions, drive capacity and other factors.; Host interface: USB 3.2 port required.; Test method: Maker read rating based on internal testing.)7 |
| USB generation | USB 3.2 Gen 11 | USB 3.2 Gen 12 | USB 3.2 Gen 25 | USB 3.2 Gen 26 | USB 3.2 Gen 17 |
| Write speed | Not published | Not published | 800 MB/s (Environment: Performance varies with host device, settings and configuration.; Host interface: Rated speeds require USB 3.2 Gen 2 host devices; earlier-generation hosts may be slower.)5 | 800 MB/s (Environment: Performance varies with host device, settings and configuration.; Host interface: Rated speeds require USB 3.2 Gen 2 host devices; earlier-generation hosts may be slower.)6 | Not published |
| Warranty | 5 years1 | 5 years2 | 2 years5 | 2 years6 | 5 years7 |
| Connector | USB a and USB c1 | USB a and USB c2 | USB a and USB c (Host: Mobile device with OTG (On-The-Go) support required.)5 | USB a and USB c (Host: Mobile device with OTG (On-The-Go) support required.)6 | USB a and USB c7 |
| OS compatibility | Android™, PC and Mac®1 | Android™, PC and Mac®2 | Windows® XP™ and later Android™ 7.0 and later macOS® 10.8 and later Linux® kernel 2.4.10 and later (Host: Mobile device with OTG (On-The-Go) support required.)5 | Windows® XP™ and later Android™ 7.0 and later macOS® 10.8 and later Linux® kernel 2.4.10 and later (Host: Mobile device with OTG (On-The-Go) support required.)6 | Android 10+ macOS v.12+ Windows 10+7 |
| Extra phone plug | Not published | Not published | Not published | Not published | Not published |