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PIODATA iXflash 1TB dual-connector flash drive with USB-A and Lightning ports

PIODATA

PIODATA iXflash 1TB USB 3.1 Lightning Flash Drive

SKU CH-45Y1-NT0XM

1 TB USB 3.1 and Lightning drive stores photos, videos and Hi-Res audio directly from iPhone, iPad, Mac or PC

  • Total capacity1 TB
  • USB standardUSB 3.1 and Lightning

Capacity 1TB

  • Store 1TB of photos and videos on the iXflash drive
  • Play Hi-Res FLAC audio files directly from the drive
  • Watch 4K movies offline without using iPhone storage
  • Record video directly to the drive, bypassing internal memory
  • USB 3.1 and Lightning connectors work with iPhone, iPad, Mac and PC

1TB MFi Certified Lightning Flash Drive

The PIODATA iXflash provides 1TB of external storage with a dual Lightning and USB 3.1 Type-A interface. It is designed for iPhone, iPad, Mac and PC users who need to move large media libraries between devices. MFi certification ensures full compatibility with Apple mobile hardware. The drive works with most protective cases fitted.

Suits mobile creators offloading 4K video

This drive suits photographers and videographers who want to record directly to external storage and bypass internal device limits. It supports FLAC, APE and MKV playback through the companion app. It is not for users who require a USB-C connector or hardware write-protection switches. Buyers needing encrypted hardware security should look elsewhere.

Dual Lightning and USB 3.1 Type-A connector

The single specification that decides fit is the dual-connector design: a Lightning plug for iOS and iPadOS devices plus a USB 3.1 Type-A plug for computers. Both connections are required for the described cross-device workflow. Verify that your computer provides a Type-A port or a suitable adapter before purchase.

How it compares

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

Price $133.99
Pricier than about 87% of the 1,099 comparable items (median $31.99).
Total capacity 1 TB
Higher than about 93% of the 746 comparable items (median 64 GB).
Price per TB $133.99 per TB
Cheaper than about 84% of the 600 comparable items (median $226.48 per TB).

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Specifications

Product
Total capacity1 TB
Ports & slots
USB standardUSB 3.1 and Lightning

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Questions about this item

Will the Lightning connector on the iXflash 1TB wear out with frequent plugging?

The Lightning connector is MFi certified for iPhone, iPad and Mac compatibility and built for repeated daily insertion; no user-replaceable parts are specified.

What limits continuous 4K video recording to the drive?

Sustained write speed of the USB 3.1 interface and the drive's internal memory determine the maximum bit-rate that can be recorded without dropped frames.

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

Power is drawn only during active transfers; the drive has no fan and stays cool under typical photo, video and music workloads.

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