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Black USB flash drive with Type A and Lightning connectors, 128 GB capacity

PIODATA

PIODATA iXflash 128 GB USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type A & Lightning Black

SKU CH-Q7NH-DZDPV

Apple MFi-certified 128 GB flash drive with USB Type-A and Lightning connectors for direct iPhone backup, 4K playback and AES-256 encryption

  • Total capacity128 GB
  • USB standardUSB 3.2 Gen 1
  • USB port typesType A
  • Product colorBlack

Capacity 128GB

  • Dual USB-A and Lightning connectors enable direct iPhone and computer file transfers
  • 128 GB capacity stores thousands of photos and videos without deleting originals
  • Apple MFi certification guarantees reliable compatibility with iPhone and iPad models
  • Trust Circle AES 256 encryption and read-only mode protect data from unauthorised access
  • Play 4K movies and Hi-Res audio directly from the drive without copying files

Dual-connector flash drive for iPhone and PC

The PIODATA iXflash is a 128 GB USB 3.2 Gen 1 stick with a Type A plug on one side and a Lightning connector on the other. It carries Apple MFi certification so it works natively with iPhone and iPad without adapters. The drive is designed for direct photo and video backup, high-resolution audio playback and 4K movie streaming from the device itself.

Suits users who want cable-free offload from iOS

Photographers and travellers who need to free up iPhone storage while keeping original file quality and metadata will benefit from the dual-connector layout and the companion app. Builders who need only a standard Type A drive for desktop use, or anyone requiring a USB-C interface for modern Android phones and laptops, should look at a different form factor.

USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type A plus Lightning interface

The single specification that decides compatibility is the pair of physical connectors: a classic Type A for computers and a Lightning plug for iOS devices. If your workflow relies on USB-C or you need faster transfer rates than USB 3.2 Gen 1 provides, this drive will not match the requirement.

How it compares

Measured against everything we stock in USB Thumb Drives, at today’s prices. Recalculated every night.

Price $26.99
Cheaper than about 57% of the 1,099 comparable items (median $31.99).
Total capacity 128 GB
Higher than about 60% of the 746 comparable items (median 64 GB).
Price per TB $210.86 per TB
Cheaper than about 55% of the 600 comparable items (median $226.48 per TB).

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Specifications

Product
Brand namePioData
Part numberIXF3-G128ALBB
Total capacity128 GB
Product colorBlack
Ports & slots
USB standardUSB 3.2 Gen 1
USB port typesType A

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Questions about this item

Will the Lightning connector or the USB-A port wear out first with daily plugging?

Both connectors are solid-state with no moving parts; the Lightning end carries Apple MFi certification, which includes durability testing for repeated insertion cycles.

What speed ceiling will I hit first when copying large video files continuously?

The drive uses USB 3.2 Gen 1, so sustained transfers are limited to that interface's 5 Gbit/s signalling rate.

Does the drive get hot or draw enough power to drain an iPhone battery during all-day 4K playback?

It draws power directly from the host device; typical flash-drive current stays well within USB 3.2 Gen 1 limits, so heat and battery impact remain low during extended streaming.

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