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Black metal USB flash drive with sliding Type-A and Type-C connectors

SanDisk

SanDisk Extreme PRO Dual Drive USB 256GB Type-C Type-A 1000MB/s

SKU CH-VBY2-WEZ05

Dual USB-C and USB-A flash drive with 256 GB capacity and up to 1,000 MB/s read and 900 MB/s write speeds

  • Total capacity256 GB
  • USB standardUSB 3.2 Gen 2
  • USB port typesType A & Type C
  • Max read speedUp to 1,000 MB/s
  • Write throughputUp to 900 MB/s
  • Product colorBlack
  • Up to 1,000MB/s read speed moves large files fast
  • Up to 900MB/s write speed saves projects quickly
  • USB Type-C and Type-A connectors link phones, tablets and laptops
  • 256GB capacity stores creative work and documents
  • Hardware encryption and recovery tools protect data

256 GB Dual USB Drive

The SanDisk Extreme PRO Dual Drive provides 256 GB of storage in a flash drive that fits both USB Type-A and USB Type-C ports. It is built for creators and professionals who move large project files between laptops, tablets and smartphones. The metal casing adds durability for daily transport.

USB 3.2 Gen 2 Upgrade

This drive replaces slower USB 2.0 or USB 3.0 flash drives that bottleneck file transfers. The jump is worth it when you regularly move multi-gigabyte video, RAW photo libraries or virtual machine images and need the 1000 MB/s read and 900 MB/s write headroom.

Capacity and Speed Limits

At 256 GB the drive comfortably holds active project folders, full system backups and large media collections for on-the-go access. It runs out when your working set exceeds the available space or when sustained write loads push past the 900 MB/s ceiling of the USB 3.2 Gen 2 interface.

How it compares

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

Price $88.99
Pricier than about 77% of the 1,099 comparable items (median $31.99).
Total capacity 256 GB
Higher than about 80% of the 746 comparable items (median 64 GB).
Price per TB $347.62 per TB
Pricier than about 68% of the 600 comparable items (median $226.48 per TB).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameSanDisk
Model nameExtreme PRO USB Dual
Part numberSDDDE1-256G-G46
Total capacity256 GB
Product colorBlack
Performance
Max read speedUp to 1,000 MB/s
Write throughputUp to 900 MB/s
Ports & slots
USB standardUSB 3.2 Gen 2
USB port typesType A & Type C

Questions about this item

Does the 256GB Extreme PRO Dual Drive fit directly into both USB Type-C and USB Type-A ports without an adapter?

Yes, the drive has both a USB Type-C connector and a USB Type-A connector built into its metal body, so it plugs straight into either port.

What is the correct way to insert the dual connector so the drive is recognised on the first try?

Slide the required connector fully into the matching port until it clicks; forcing the wrong side or inserting it partially is the common mistake that prevents detection.

How often should the 256GB Extreme PRO Dual Drive be reformatted to maintain its 1000MB/s read and 900MB/s write performance?

Reformatting is not required on a schedule; the drive maintains its rated speeds under normal use, and you would only reformat if you change file systems or wipe the drive.

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