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SanDisk iXpand Flash Drive Flip 256GB silver and blue dual connector design

SanDisk

SanDisk iXpand Flash Drive Flip 256GB USB 3.1 Lightning Silver/Blue

SKU CH-DDSA-2RV4P

A 256 GB USB 3.1 flash drive with a flip-out Lightning connector for iPhone backup and file transfer

  • Total capacity256 GB
  • 256GB capacity stores thousands of photos and videos
  • USB 3.1 interface moves large files quickly between devices
  • Lightning connector plugs directly into iPhone or iPad
  • Flip design protects both connectors when not in use
  • Silver and blue finish gives a clean, recognisable look

256GB USB 3.1 Lightning Flash Drive

The SanDisk iXpand Flip provides 256GB of portable storage with a USB 3.1 connector and a Lightning connector. It is designed for users who need to move files between USB-A devices and iPhone or iPad models with a Lightning port. The flip design protects both connectors when not in use. It suits anyone who wants a single drive for cross-platform transfers without cables or cloud services.

Capacity and everyday headroom

At 256GB the drive holds large photo libraries, video projects and document archives with room to spare. It handles full-resolution phone backups and 4K video clips from a typical shoot without filling up. Very large system images or multi-terabyte media collections will exceed the available space, so users with those workloads should plan for additional storage.

Dual USB 3.1 and Lightning interface

The decisive specification is the combination of a USB 3.1 Type-A plug and a Lightning plug on one device. This allows direct connection to both traditional computers and Apple mobile devices that use the Lightning port. Buyers whose phones or tablets use USB-C instead of Lightning will need a different drive or an adapter to use this product.

How it compares

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

Price $50.99
Pricier than about 64% 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 $199.18 per TB
Cheaper than about 59% of the 600 comparable items (median $226.48 per TB).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameSanDisk
Model nameSDIX90N-256G-GN6NE
Total capacity256 GB

Questions about this item

Will the USB 3.1 connector on this iXpand Flip work with the USB 2.0 ports on my older laptop?

Yes, the USB 3.1 interface is backward compatible with USB 2.0 ports, so the drive will function on older laptops at USB 2.0 speeds.

How can I verify the full 256GB capacity is recognised after I plug it in?

Open your computer's file explorer or disk utility; the drive should appear with approximately 256GB of total space available for use.

Does the package include a Lightning-to-USB adapter or do I need to buy one separately for my iPhone?

The iXpand Flip has a built-in Lightning connector that flips out, so no separate adapter is required for compatible iPhone models.

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