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Compact black and red USB 2.0 flash drive with contoured styling

SanDisk

SanDisk Cruzer Blade CZ50 8GB USB 2.0 flash drive

SKU CH-ZK48-5RMY4

Compact USB 2.0 flash drive stores 8 GB of files in a pocket-sized black and red case

  • Total capacity8 GB
  • USB standardUSB 2.0
  • Product colorBlack / Red
  • Key featuresCompact Design for Maximum Portability The Cruzer Blade USB
  • Product dimensions0.29 in × 0.69 in × 1.63 in
  • Product weight9 g
  • 8 GB capacity stores photos, documents and media
  • USB 2.0 interface works with virtually any computer
  • Compact 0.29" × 0.69" × 1.63" design slips into a pocket
  • Weighs only 9 g for effortless everyday carry
  • Simple drag-and-drop backup with no extra software needed

Compact 8GB USB 2.0 Drive

The SanDisk Cruzer Blade CZ50 is an 8GB USB 2.0 flash drive built for everyday file transport. Its small black and red form factor suits students or office workers who move documents, photos or music between computers. The 8GB capacity covers basic media libraries and project folders. It plugs into any standard USB port without extra cables.

Plug-In Simplicity

Insert the drive into a USB port and drag files to the folder that appears after the initial driver download. The slim profile measuring 0.29" x 0.69" x 1.63" fits tight ports but can block neighbouring sockets on dense hubs. A missing cap leaves the connector exposed to dust or pocket lint. No software installation is required beyond the first automatic driver fetch.

Steady Transfer Behaviour

Under sustained write loads the USB 2.0 interface limits throughput to its bus ceiling, so large batches move at a consistent but modest rate. The drive contains no active cooling, so the casing may warm during prolonged copying sessions. Performance steadies once the controller settles into its steady-state pattern.

How it compares

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

Price $6.99
Cheaper than about 96% of the 1,099 comparable items (median $31.99).
Total capacity 8 GB
Lower than about 95% of the 746 comparable items (median 64 GB).
Price per GB $0.87 per GB
Cheaper than about 75% of the 146 comparable items (median $1.88 per GB).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameSanDisk
Product lineCruzer Blade
Model nameSDCZ50-008G-B35
Total capacity8 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

Questions about this item

How can I verify the SDCZ50-008G-B35 is working correctly after plugging it in?

After the initial driver download completes, open the drive folder and drag a test file onto it; if the file appears and opens without error, the 8 GB Cruzer Blade is functioning as intended.

What comes with the Cruzer Blade CZ50 and do I need any extra accessories?

The package contains only the black and red USB 2.0 flash drive itself; no cables, adapters or software discs are included or required.

Which capacity should I choose from the Cruzer Blade range for everyday file transfers?

This model provides 8 GB of storage; the series also offers sizes up to 128 GB if you need more space for media files.

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