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Tiny black USB flash drive with low-profile plug-and-stay design and thin lanyard loop

SanDisk

SanDisk Ultra Fit 16GB USB 3.1 130MB/s Flash Drive

SKU CH-VT3M-YNRE9

A compact 16 GB USB 3.1 flash drive with read speeds up to 130 MB/s, designed to stay plugged into laptops or consoles

  • Total capacity16 GB
  • USB standardUSB 3.1
  • Max read speedUp to 130 MB/s
  • Product colorBlack
  • Product dimensions0.2 in × 0.56 in × 1.17 in
  • Product weight0.05 oz
  • Up to 130 MB/s read speed moves a full-length movie in under 30 seconds
  • Tiny 0.20 x 0.56 x 1.17 inch profile stays plugged into laptops or consoles without protruding
  • USB 3.1 interface delivers high-speed transfers for everyday files
  • 16 GB capacity adds practical storage for documents, media and backups
  • Weighs just 0.05 oz and includes a lanyard for easy carrying

Ultra-compact 16 GB USB 3.1 storage

The SanDisk Ultra Fit is a tiny flash drive that adds 16 GB of capacity to any device with a USB-A port. Its low-profile design sits almost flush with the port, making it practical for laptops, game consoles or car audio systems where space is tight. The drive is supplied new with a lanyard for easy removal.

Step up from USB 2.0 or smaller capacities

Replacing a USB 2.0 stick or a lower-capacity drive with this model brings the USB 3.1 interface and read speeds up to 130 MB/s. The jump is worthwhile when you regularly move large files such as movies or backups and want the transfer to finish in seconds rather than minutes. It also suits users who need more than 8 GB but do not require a larger physical drive.

Steady reads within a tiny enclosure

Under sustained read workloads the drive delivers performance consistent with its 130 MB/s rating until the 16 GB capacity is filled. The small metal body has minimal surface area for heat dissipation, so write-heavy sessions may throttle sooner than on larger drives. For typical plug-and-stay use — media playback, document storage or bootable tools — the thermal profile remains unproblematic.

How it compares

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

Price $13.99
Cheaper than about 85% 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 $0.87 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 lineUltra Fit
Total capacity16 GB
Product colorBlack
Performance
Max read speedUp to 130 MB/s
Ports & slots
USB standardUSB 3.1
Size & build
Product dimensions0.2 in × 0.56 in × 1.17 in
Product weight0.05 oz

Questions about this item

How much clearance does the 1.17 inch length need behind a laptop USB port?

The drive body is 1.17 inches long, 0.56 inches wide and 0.20 inches thick, so it sits almost flush and needs only a few millimetres of rear clearance.

What is the correct way to insert the drive so the connector seats fully?

Align the USB 3.1 plug with the port, push straight in until the metal shell stops against the port face; angling it can bend the thin 0.20 inch profile.

When should I replace the drive if write speeds drop far below the 130MB/s read rating?

Flash memory wears with write cycles; if sustained writes become unreliable or files corrupt, retire the 16 GB unit and migrate data to a new drive.

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