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Dual-Interface Flash Drives

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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

Why this one

  • It doubles the 256GB Lexar’s capacity without adding weight: both are 17.35g metal drives with five-year limited warranty coverage.1234
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Lexar JumpDrive D400 512GB

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  • PNY DUO LINK V3 1TB

    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

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  • 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: 512 GB, 5 years.Lexar JumpDrive D400 256GB: 256 GB, 5 years.PNY DUO LINK V3 1TB: 1,000 GB, 2 years.PNY DUO LINK V3 256GB: 256 GB, 2 years.SanDisk Ultra Dual Drive Luxe 256GB Silver: 256 GB, 5 years.

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Lexar JumpDrive D400 512GB

Capacity
512 GB
Warranty
5 years

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SpecificationLexar JumpDrive D400 512GBLexar JumpDrive D400 256GBPNY DUO LINK V3 1TBPNY DUO LINK V3 256GBSanDisk Ultra Dual Drive Luxe 256GB Silver
Capacity512 GB1256 GB21,000 GB8256 GB10256 GB9
Read speedUp to 170 MB/s (Test method: Manufacturer internal testing; actual performance may vary.)1Up to 130 MB/s (Test method: Manufacturer internal testing; actual performance may vary.)21,000 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.)51,000 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.)6400 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 generationUSB 3.2 Gen 11USB 3.2 Gen 12USB 3.2 Gen 25USB 3.2 Gen 26USB 3.2 Gen 17
Write speedNot publishedNot published800 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.)5800 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.)6Not published
Warranty5 years15 years22 years52 years65 years7
ConnectorUSB a and USB c1USB a and USB c2USB a and USB c (Host: Mobile device with OTG (On-The-Go) support required.)5USB a and USB c (Host: Mobile device with OTG (On-The-Go) support required.)6USB a and USB c7
OS compatibilityAndroid™, PC and Mac®1Android™, PC and Mac®2Windows® 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.)5Windows® 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.)6Android 10+ macOS v.12+ Windows 10+7
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SpecificationOur pickLexar JumpDrive D400 512GBLexar JumpDrive D400 256GBPNY DUO LINK V3 1TBPNY DUO LINK V3 256GBSanDisk Ultra Dual Drive Luxe 256GB Silver
Capacity512 GB1256 GB21,000 GB8256 GB10256 GB9
Read speedUp to 170 MB/s (Test method: Manufacturer internal testing; actual performance may vary.)1Up to 130 MB/s (Test method: Manufacturer internal testing; actual performance may vary.)21,000 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.)51,000 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.)6400 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 generationUSB 3.2 Gen 11USB 3.2 Gen 12USB 3.2 Gen 25USB 3.2 Gen 26USB 3.2 Gen 17
Write speedNot publishedNot published800 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.)5800 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.)6Not published
Warranty5 years15 years22 years52 years65 years7
ConnectorUSB a and USB c1USB a and USB c2USB a and USB c (Host: Mobile device with OTG (On-The-Go) support required.)5USB a and USB c (Host: Mobile device with OTG (On-The-Go) support required.)6USB a and USB c7
OS compatibilityAndroid™, PC and Mac®1Android™, PC and Mac®2Windows® 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.)5Windows® 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.)6Android 10+ macOS v.12+ Windows 10+7
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