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Silicon Power B30 Blaze 256GB black swivel USB 3.0 flash drive with aluminium clip and diamond-cut finish

Silicon Power

Silicon Power B30 Blaze 256GB USB 3.0 Flash Drive Swivel Black

SKU CH-NC45-NGDA9

A 256GB USB 3.0 flash drive with a 360-degree swivel cap and aluminium clip that protects the connector without a separate cap to lose

  • Total capacity256 GB
  • USB standardUSB 3.0
  • Swivel design protects connector without a cap to lose
  • 256GB capacity stores large media collections and documents
  • USB 3.0 interface enables fast transfers of big files
  • Aluminium clip shields the plug when not in use
  • 360-degree rotation locks in four positions for easy handling

256 GB USB 3.0 flash drive

The Silicon Power B30 Blaze provides 256 GB of portable storage in a compact swivel design. It connects via a standard USB 3.0 interface and supports ReadyBoost for system caching. The rotating aluminium clip protects the connector without a separate cap to lose. This drive suits anyone who needs a simple, capless way to move large media libraries between computers.

Upgrade from smaller or slower USB drives

Replacing a lower-capacity USB 2.0 stick with this 256 GB USB 3.0 model removes the need to carry multiple drives and cuts transfer time for big files. The jump is worth it when you regularly shuffle multi-gigabyte video projects or full photo archives and want a single device that keeps up. If your workflow stays within a few gigabytes or you only use USB 2.0 ports, the extra speed and space will not be felt.

Limits of the USB 3.0 interface

Actual throughput depends on the host controller, cable quality and file mix, so peak USB 3.0 rates are rarely sustained in everyday use. The swivel mechanism locks at four positions around 360 degrees, but the moving parts add a mechanical wear point that fixed connectors avoid. Buyers who need ruggedised waterproofing, hardware encryption or sustained write speeds for bootable OS images should look elsewhere.

How it compares

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

Price $45.99
Pricier than about 62% 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 $179.65 per TB
Cheaper than about 66% of the 600 comparable items (median $226.48 per TB).

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Specifications

Product
Total capacity256 GB
Ports & slots
USB standardUSB 3.0
More details
Ready boostYes

Questions about this item

What kind of USB port does the 256GB Silicon Power B30 Blaze need?

It plugs into any USB 3.0 Type-A port and also works with USB 2.0 ports at reduced speed.

How do I open the drive and what is the common mistake?

Rotate the aluminum clip 360 degrees through its four click positions until the connector locks forward; the mistake is forcing it past the detents.

Does the swivel mechanism or clip need any maintenance later?

No scheduled maintenance is required; the aluminum clip permanently shields the connector so there is no cap to lose or replace.

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