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Icy blue aluminum USB 3.0 flash drive with LED indicator

Silicon Power

Silicon Power MARVEL SP008GBUF3M01V1B 8GB USB 3.0 Flash Drive

SKU CH-2V2S-T81GC MPN SP008GBUF3M01V1B

An 8 GB USB 3.0 flash drive with a durable aluminium casing, LED status light and backward compatibility with USB 2.0 and 1.1

  • Total capacity8 GB
  • USB standardUSB 3.0
  • Product colorIcy Blue
  • Key featuresUSB 3.0 interface, backward compatible with USB 2.0 and 1.1
  • Product dimensions60.6 mm × 18.0 mm × 8.1 mm
  • Product weight0.02 lb (0.01 kg)

Capacity 8GB

  • USB 3.0 gives up to 5 Gbps bandwidth for fast transfers
  • Backward compatible with USB 2.0 and 1.1 ports
  • Solid aluminum casing resists scratches and fingerprints
  • Built-in LED shows power and data-transfer status
  • Free SP Widget software adds backup and encryption tools

Capacity and interface

The Silicon Power MARVEL SP008GBUF3M01V1B is an 8GB USB 3.0 flash drive built for everyday file transport. Its aluminium casing resists scratches and fingerprints while a built-in LED shows power and transfer activity. The drive suits students, office workers and anyone needing reliable portable storage.

Sustained transfer behaviour

The USB 3.0 interface provides a 5Gbps bandwidth ceiling, roughly ten times the throughput of USB 2.0. Backward compatibility with USB 2.0 and 1.1 ports ensures the drive functions on older hardware, though speeds will fall to the host controller limit. The solid metal body helps dissipate heat during extended write sessions.

Upgrade context

This model replaces smaller-capacity USB 2.0 sticks when faster bulk transfers are required. The jump is worthwhile for users moving multi-gigabyte media libraries or system images between machines. Buyers who want more storage can choose 16GB, 32GB or 64GB variants in the same MARVEL series.

How it compares

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Price $6.99
Cheaper than about 96% of the 1,099 comparable items (median $31.99).
Total capacity 8 GB
Lower than about 95% 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 nameSilicon Power
Product lineMARVEL
Model nameSP008GBUF3M01V1B
Total capacity8 GB
Product colorIcy Blue
Ports & slots
USB standardUSB 3.0
Size & build
Product dimensions60.6 mm × 18.0 mm × 8.1 mm
Product weight0.02 lb (0.01 kg)
Shipping weight0.01 kg
Package size125 × 85 × 10 mm

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Questions about this item

Does the USB 3.0 interface draw more power or run warmer than a USB 2.0 drive during all-day transfers?

The drive uses a standard USB 3.0 interface with 5 Gbps bandwidth and backward compatibility with USB 2.0 and 1.1; power draw and temperature are governed by the host port, not the drive itself.

What host port must my computer already have for this drive to work at its rated speed?

A USB 3.0 Type-A port is required for the full 5 Gbps bandwidth; the drive will also function on any USB 2.0 or 1.1 Type-A port at the slower speeds those ports provide.

Will this 8 GB drive work reliably alongside my older USB 2.0 flash drives on the same hub?

Yes, the drive is backward compatible with USB 2.0 and 1.1, so it can share a hub with older drives; each device negotiates its own speed independently.

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