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Metal-cased USB 3.1 flash drive, slim rectangular shape, 256 GB

SAMSUNG

SAMSUNG BAR Plus 256 GB USB 3.1 Flash Drive

SKU CH-HRD3-GCVPS

A metal-cased USB 3.1 flash drive with up to 300 MB/s transfer speed and water, shock, temperature, magnetic and X-ray resistance

  • Fast transfers with up to 300 MB/s read speed via USB 3.1
  • Durable metal casing protects data in daily use
  • Five-proof resistance to water, shock, temperature, magnet and X-ray
  • Backwards compatible with USB 3.0 and USB 2.0 ports
  • Compact 256 GB capacity in a slim, ultra-portable design

Samsung BAR Plus 256 GB USB 3.1 Flash Drive

This metal-cased flash drive provides 256 GB of portable storage for everyday file transfers. It suits students, office workers and photographers who need reliable offline capacity. The rugged housing protects data during daily transport. Backward compatibility ensures it works with older USB ports.

Capacity and transfer headroom

The drive delivers sequential read speeds up to 300 MB/s over USB 3.1, moving large photo libraries or video projects quickly. Write performance will be lower, so sustained heavy writes may take longer. The 256 GB capacity handles typical media collections but fills fast with 4K footage. Users needing terabytes should consider larger drives.

Build integration and durability

The slim metal body slides into tight laptop ports or crowded hubs without blocking adjacent sockets. No external power or drivers are required on any modern operating system. Five-proof resistance covers water, shock, temperature extremes, magnetic fields and X-ray exposure. The key-ring hole keeps the drive attached to a bag or lanyard for quick access.

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Price $65.99
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Brand nameSAMSUNG

Questions about this item

Will the USB 3.1 BAR Plus work at full speed on my older laptop that only has USB 3.0 ports?

The drive is backwards compatible with USB 3.0 and USB 2.0 ports, so it will function on your laptop; maximum transfer speed of up to 300 MB/s requires a USB 3.1 port.

How can I verify the drive is delivering the advertised performance after I plug it in?

Copy a large file to the drive and check the transfer rate in your OS; speeds approaching 300 MB/s on a USB 3.1 port confirm it is operating as intended.

Does the 256 GB BAR Plus come with any cables or adapters, or do I need to buy them separately?

The drive is a self-contained metal-cased unit with a built-in USB 3.1 connector; no extra cables or adapters are included or required.

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