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Compact black and red USB 2.0 flash drive, 16GB

SanDisk

SanDisk Cruzer Blade CZ50 16GB USB 2.0 Flash Drive

SKU CH-HQAZ-D9X4J

Compact 16 GB USB 2.0 flash drive with a slim black-and-red design for portable file storage

  • Total capacity16 GB
  • USB standardUSB 2.0
  • Product colorBlack / Red
  • Key featuresSystem campatibility: Windows 2000/XP/Vista/7, Mac OS X v10.
  • Product dimensions0.29 in × 0.69 in × 1.63 in
  • Product weight9 g

Capacity 16GB

  • 16 GB capacity stores thousands of photos and documents
  • USB 2.0 interface works with virtually any computer
  • Compact 0.29 x 0.69 x 1.63 inch design slips into any pocket
  • Broad OS support covers Windows 2000 through 7 and Mac OS X 10.1.2+
  • Simple drag-and-drop backup requires no extra software

Compact 16 GB USB 2.0 Flash Drive

The SanDisk Cruzer Blade CZ50 is a 16 GB USB 2.0 flash drive with a compact black and red housing. It connects to a standard Type-A port and is ready for drag-and-drop file transfer after an initial driver download. The small form factor makes it easy to carry in a pocket or bag for everyday file storage.

Suits Basic File Transfer, Not High-Speed Workflows

This drive suits users who need a simple, portable way to move documents, photos or music between older and current Windows or Mac systems. Buyers who need faster transfer rates for large video files or frequent heavy workloads should look at a drive with a newer USB specification.

USB 2.0 Interface Limits Transfer Speed

The USB 2.0 interface determines the maximum data throughput of this device. It provides broad compatibility with legacy and modern ports but caps performance well below USB 3.0 or later standards. Verify that your workflow accepts this speed before purchase.

How it compares

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

Price $12.99
Cheaper than about 88% of the 1,099 comparable items (median $31.99).
Total capacity 16 GB
Lower than about 90% of the 746 comparable items (median 64 GB).
Price per GB $0.81 per GB
Cheaper than about 77% of the 146 comparable items (median $1.88 per GB).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameSanDisk
Product lineCruzer Blade
Model nameCZ50
Total capacity16 GB
Product colorBlack / Red
Ports & slots
USB standardUSB 2.0
Size & build
Product dimensions0.29 in × 0.69 in × 1.63 in
Product weight9 g

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Questions about this item

Does the SanDisk Cruzer Blade CZ50 need any driver installation on Windows 7 before I can drag files onto it?

After the first plug-in, Windows 7 downloads a driver automatically; once that finishes, the drive appears as a folder and you can drag files straight onto it.

Will the USB 2.0 interface on this 16 GB Cruzer Blade slow down file copies if I keep using an older USB 1.1 port on my laptop?

Yes — the drive negotiates to USB 1.1 speed on that port, so transfers will be limited to the older standard's lower rate.

How can I confirm the full 16 GB capacity is recognised after I plug the Cruzer Blade into my Mac running OS X 10.5?

Open Disk Utility or Get Info on the drive icon; the listed capacity should read 16 GB, showing the drive is working as intended.

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