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Gold metal USB flash drive, capless design, keyring loop

Kingston Technology Corp.

Kingston DataTraveler SE9 Gen 3 128GB USB 3.2 Gen 1 Gold

SKU CH-9CQR-HY3KP

A metal-cased USB 3.2 Gen 1 flash drive with 128 GB capacity and read speeds up to 220 MB/s

  • Read speeds up to 220MB/s for fast file transfers
  • Write speeds up to 100MB/s for quick data saving
  • All-metal casing protects the drive in daily use
  • Compact design fits on a keyring for easy portability
  • 128GB capacity stores movies, music and large files

Compact metal flash drive for everyday file transfer

The Kingston DataTraveler SE9 G3 is a 128 GB USB 3.2 Gen 1 flash drive with an all-metal casing that fits on a keyring. It delivers read speeds up to 220 MB/s and write speeds up to 100 MB/s on Type-A hosts. This capacity suits users moving documents, photos or media between computers without needing cloud sync.

Step up from slower or smaller USB 2.0 drives

Replacing a USB 2.0 stick cuts transfer time for large folders such as raw photos or video clips. The jump is worth it when you regularly move multi-gigabyte files and want the 220 MB/s read ceiling. If your workflow stays under a few hundred megabytes per session, the speed gain stays theoretical.

Plug into any USB-A port without extra power

The drive draws power from the host port and needs no cable or adapter. Its metal shell resists pocket wear and the loop attaches to a keyring so the drive stays with you. It frees up cloud bandwidth and removes the wait for sync completion when you just need files on another machine now.

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Brand nameKingston

Questions about this item

Will the metal-cased 128GB drive fit a standard USB-A port and a keyring loop?

Yes, the all-metal casing is designed for Type-A hosts and includes a built-in loop for a keyring.

What is the correct way to insert the drive so the USB 3.2 Gen 1 connection seats properly?

Align the connector with the port, push straight in until it clicks; forcing it upside down is the common mistake.

Does the 220MB/s read and 100MB/s write performance need any driver updates or firmware refresh over time?

No driver or firmware updates are required; speeds are maintained by the host controller and the drive's internal controller.

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