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Icy blue aluminum USB 3.0 flash drive with LED indicator

Silicon Power

Silicon Power MARVEL SP016GBUF3M01V1B 16GB USB 3.0 flash drive

SKU CH-G7T5-B84BA MPN SP016GBUF3M01V1B

16 GB USB 3.0 flash drive with scratch-resistant aluminium casing, LED status indicator and backward compatibility to USB 2.0 and 1.1

  • Total capacity16 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 16GB

  • USB 3.0 interface delivers 5 Gbps bandwidth for fast transfers
  • Backward compatible with USB 2.0 and 1.1 ports for wide device support
  • Solid aluminum casing resists scratches and fingerprints for lasting durability
  • Built-in LED shows power and data-transfer status at a glance
  • Compact 60.6 mm x 18.0 mm x 8.1 mm design weighs only 0.02 lbs

16GB USB 3.0 flash drive for everyday file transfers

The Silicon Power MARVEL SP016GBUF3M01V1B provides 16GB of portable storage in a compact aluminum casing. It connects via a USB 3.0 interface and works with USB 2.0 and 1.1 ports. A built-in LED shows power and data-transfer status. The drive measures 60.6 mm x 18.0 mm x 8.1 mm and weighs 0.02 lbs.

Practical limits of the USB 3.0 interface

The USB 3.0 connection delivers a 5Gbps bandwidth, which is 10 times the bandwidth of USB 2.0. Actual transfer rates depend on the host controller, cable quality and file types. The drive remains fully functional on older USB 2.0 and 1.1 ports at their native speeds. No driver installation is required for standard operation on modern operating systems.

Upgrading from smaller or slower USB drives

This 16GB model replaces 8GB drives when more capacity is needed for documents, photos or portable applications. It also supersedes USB 2.0 flash drives where the 10-times bandwidth increase reduces wait times for large file moves. The jump is worth it when you regularly move multi-gigabyte files or need the rugged aluminum shell for daily carry.

How it compares

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Price $8.99
Cheaper than about 93% 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 $0.56 per GB
Cheaper than about 92% of the 146 comparable items (median $1.88 per GB).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameSilicon Power
Product lineMARVEL
Model nameSP016GBUF3M01V1B
Total capacity16 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 size126 × 84 × 11 mm

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Questions about this item

Should I pick the 16GB version or one of the other capacities?

The Marvel M01 comes in 8GB, 16GB, 32GB and 64GB. Choose 16GB if you need a moderate amount of portable storage for documents and media; step up to 32GB or 64GB for larger libraries or backups.

What does the 5Gbps USB 3.0 bandwidth mean for everyday file transfers?

The 5Gbps interface is ten times the bandwidth of USB 2.0, so large files such as videos or photo archives copy noticeably faster when the host port also supports USB 3.0.

Will the USB 3.0 interface work at full speed on my older USB 2.0 ports?

The drive is backward compatible with USB 2.0 and 1.1, but on those ports it will be limited to their lower bandwidth instead of the 5Gbps USB 3.0 maximum.

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