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Ten black 3.5-inch USB-C floppy drives in a pack

3.5-inch USB-C External Floppy Disk Reader 1.44 MB 10 Packs Black

SKU CH-HS8K-N5GTB

A pack of ten 3.5-inch USB-C external floppy disk readers for transferring 1.44 MB legacy files to modern computers

  • Total capacity1.44 MB
  • Pack quantity10 Packs
  • Dual USB-A and USB-C ports connect to old and new computers
  • Reads standard 1.44 MB 3.5-inch floppy disks for legacy file access
  • Transfers documents, photos and music to modern drives or cloud storage
  • Weighs approximately 150 g and needs no external power supply
  • Ten drives in one pack for bulk archiving projects

USB-C and USB-A Floppy Reader

This 3.5-inch external drive reads standard 1.44 MB floppy disks through either a USB-C or USB-A connector. It is designed for users who need to recover files from legacy media on modern laptops or older desktops. The unit requires no driver installation and draws all power from the host port.

Sustained Data Transfer

The drive maintains a steady read rate while copying entire disks without slowing down after the first few tracks. Bus power remains stable during long sessions, so the mechanism does not stall or reset halfway through a batch. No external adapter is needed, keeping the setup simple for extended archiving work.

USB Interface Practical Limits

USB bandwidth far exceeds the floppy format's native throughput, so the connection never becomes the bottleneck. The real ceiling is the 1.44 MB capacity per disk and the mechanical speed of the magnetic media itself. Users with large archives will spend most of their time swapping disks rather than waiting on the link.

How it compares

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Price $29.99
Pricier than about 56% of the 68 comparable items (median $28.49).
Total capacity 1.44 MB
Higher than about 99% of the 28 comparable items (median 0 GB).

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Specifications

Product
Model nameExternal USB 3.5 in USB Floppy Disk Reader
Total capacity1.44 MB
In the box
Pack quantity10 Packs

Questions about this item

Does the 150 g drive get noisy or warm when reading 1.44 MB disks all day?

The lightweight 150 g unit is bus-powered and has no fan, so it runs silently and stays cool during extended use.

What ports must my computer already have to use the dual USB-A and USB-C cable?

You need either a standard USB-A port or a USB-C port; the drive works with both without extra adapters.

Will this reader work on a Windows XP machine I still keep for legacy software?

Yes, it is plug-and-play compatible with Windows XP through Windows 11 and also supports Linux systems.

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