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SanDisk iXpand 256GB USB 3.0 Lightning flash drive, compact white body with flexible connector

SanDisk

SanDisk iXpand 256GB USB 3.0 Lightning USB flash drive

SKU CH-6QG0-0PWW6

Lightning and USB 3.0 flash drive with 256 GB capacity for fast iPhone and iPad backup

  • Total capacity256 GB
  • USB standardUSB 3.0 and Lightning
  • Key featuresFree up Space Fast! Free up space on your iPhone or iPad qui
  • Product dimensions0.67 in × 0.51 in × 2.32 in
  • Product weight5.4g
  • 256GB capacity stores thousands of photos and videos
  • USB 3.0 and Lightning connectors work with iPhone, iPad and computer
  • Automatic photo backup via iXpand mobile app when drive is connected
  • Watch popular video formats directly from the drive while travelling
  • Flexible Lightning connector fits most protective cases

For iPhone and iPad owners needing local backup

The SanDisk iXpand flash drive provides 256GB of storage with both a Lightning connector and a USB 3.0 interface. It plugs directly into an iPhone or iPad to move photos, videos and other files off the device. The companion mobile app can automatically back up the camera roll whenever the drive is connected. Popular video formats such as .MP4, .MOV, .MKV, .AVI and .WMV can be played straight from the drive.

Replaces cloud-only backup and cable transfers

This drive upgrades users who currently rely solely on iCloud or a Lightning-to-USB cable to move files to a computer. The jump is worth it when internet access is slow, expensive or unavailable, or when a physical copy of large media libraries is preferred. The flexible Lightning connector works with most protective cases so the drive can stay attached during backup. Files copied to the USB 3.0 end can then be read on a Mac or PC without extra software.

Limited by USB 3.0 and Lightning bandwidth

Transfer speeds are bound by the USB 3.0 specification and the Lightning interface on the host device, so very large video libraries will take measurable time to copy. The drive does not support USB 3.1 or USB-C, so newer iPad Pro models with USB-C ports cannot use the Lightning end directly. Buyers who need faster throughput or a USB-C connector should look for a drive that specifies those interfaces.

How it compares

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

Price $42.99
Pricier than about 60% 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 $167.93 per TB
Cheaper than about 71% of the 600 comparable items (median $226.48 per TB).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameSanDisk
Product lineiXpand
Model nameSDIX30N-256G-GN6NE
Total capacity256 GB
Ports & slots
USB standardUSB 3.0 and Lightning
Size & build
Product dimensions0.67 in × 0.51 in × 2.32 in
Product weight5.4g

Questions about this item

Does the 0.67" x 0.51" Lightning connector fit through my iPhone case?

The drive uses a flexible Lightning connector designed to plug directly into most cases without removal.

How do I set up automatic photo backup on the iXpand drive?

Install the iXpand mobile app, connect the drive, then enable automatic backup in the app settings so the camera roll copies each time you plug it in.

What file systems does the 256GB drive use for Mac and PC transfers?

The drive works with both Mac and PC for file transfers after you move content off your iPhone or iPad using the Lightning connector.

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