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Compact black portable SSD with flip cap and dual USB Type-A and Type-C connectors

Silicon Power

Silicon Power DS72 1TB USB 3.2 Gen 2 USB flash drive SP001TBUC3S72VPK

SKU CH-TS5H-4W3Q5 MPN SP001TBUC3S72VPK

A compact portable SSD with dual USB Type-A and Type-C connectors delivering 1050 MB/s read and 850 MB/s write speeds

  • Total capacity1 TB
  • USB standardUSB 3.2 Gen 2
  • 1TB capacity stores large game libraries and media projects
  • Dual USB Type-A and Type-C connectors work with laptops phones and consoles
  • Read speeds up to 1050 MB/s move big files in seconds
  • Write speeds up to 850 MB/s save recordings without lag
  • Aluminium flip-cap casing protects both ports when not in use

What this drive is

The Silicon Power DS72 is a 1TB portable solid-state drive with both USB Type-A and USB Type-C connectors built in. It delivers sequential read speeds up to 1050 MB/s and write speeds up to 850 MB/s over USB 3.2 Gen 2. The aluminium body and flip-cap protect the connectors when not in use.

Check your host ports

Verify that your computer, console or mobile device offers a USB Type-A or USB Type-C port that supports USB 3.2 Gen 2 or USB 3.1 Gen 2 to reach the advertised transfer rates. Older USB 3.0 or USB 2.0 ports will work but run at their own lower speed limits. No separate cable or adapter is required because both connector types are integrated.

Build and daily use

The metal casing dissipates heat during sustained transfers and resists everyday knocks better than plastic shells. The flip-cap stays attached so it cannot be lost, and it covers both interfaces simultaneously. The drive draws power directly from the host port, so there is no external power brick to carry.

How it compares

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

Price $221.99
Pricier than about 91% of the 1,099 comparable items (median $31.99).
Total capacity 1 TB
Higher than about 93% of the 746 comparable items (median 64 GB).
Price per TB $221.99 per TB
Typical for this category: the median of 600 items is $226.48 per TB.

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Specifications

Product
Total capacity1 TB
Ports & slots
USB standardUSB 3.2 Gen 2

Questions about this item

Does the DS72 1TB drive include both the USB Type-A and Type-C connectors in the box, or must an adapter be purchased separately?

The DS72 has both USB Type-A and Type-C connectors built into its flip-cap design, so no separate adapter is needed.

Which capacity version of the DS72 should I choose if I need the 1050 MB/s read and 850 MB/s write speeds quoted for this model?

The 1TB model you are viewing delivers the quoted 1050 MB/s read and 850 MB/s write speeds; the 250GB, 500GB and 2TB versions share the same specification.

What does the 1050 MB/s headline speed mean when I plug the DS72 into a USB 3.2 Gen 2 port on my laptop?

On a USB 3.2 Gen 2 port the drive can reach up to 1050 MB/s sequential read and 850 MB/s sequential write; actual throughput depends on the host controller, file sizes and thermal conditions.

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