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Titanium zinc-alloy ring-shaped USB 3.0 flash drive with sandblasted finish

Silicon Power

Silicon Power SP016GBUF3J80V1T 16GB USB 3.0 flash drive

SKU CH-NZ88-AAPSZ MPN SP016GBUF3J80V1T

A 16 GB USB 3.0 flash drive with a zinc-alloy circular body that fits on a keychain and resists water, dust and shock

  • Total capacity16 GB
  • USB standardUSB 3.0
  • Product colorTitanium
  • Key featuresSuperSpeed USB 3.0 data transferring interface Ergonomic des
  • Product dimensions0.04 in × 0.71 in × 1.73 in
  • Product weight0.01 lb (0 kg)

Capacity 16GB

  • SuperSpeed USB 3.0 for fast file transfers
  • Zinc alloy casing resists water, dust and shock
  • Ergonomic circular shape fits comfortably on a keychain
  • Sandblasted titanium finish reduces scratches and fingerprints
  • COB technology protects data against vibration

What this 16 GB USB 3.0 drive is for

The Silicon Power Jewel J80 provides 16 GB of portable storage with a SuperSpeed USB 3.0 interface that is backwards compatible with USB 2.0. It suits anyone who needs to move documents, photos or HD video files between computers quickly. The compact titanium-coloured zinc alloy body fits on a keyring for everyday carry.

How the design changes daily use

The circular ring shape lets you grip the drive comfortably and attach it securely to a keychain, reducing the chance of loss. A sandblasted zinc alloy casing resists scratches and fingerprints while the COB construction seals the memory against water, dust and vibration. ReadyBoost support allows the drive to act as a cache on compatible Windows systems.

Installing and common pitfalls

Plug the drive into any USB Type-A port; no driver installation is required on modern operating systems. The capless unibody design means there is no separate lid to misplace. Because the connector is fully exposed, avoid inserting it into tight ports where adjacent devices could stress the metal ring.

How it compares

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

Price $10.99
Cheaper than about 91% 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 $0.69 per GB
Cheaper than about 85% of the 146 comparable items (median $1.88 per GB).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameSilicon Power
Product lineJ80
Total capacity16 GB
Product colorTitanium
Ports & slots
USB standardUSB 3.0
Size & build
Product dimensions0.04 in × 0.71 in × 1.73 in
Product weight0.01 lb (0 kg)
Shipping weight0.03 kg
Package size124 × 83 × 6 mm
More details
Ready boostYes

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Questions about this item

Does the COB construction on the Jewel J80 need any maintenance to keep its water and dust resistance?

The COB (Chip On Board) build seals the components against water, dust and vibration, so no user maintenance is required to preserve that protection.

What is the first limit reached when writing large files continuously to this USB 3.0 drive?

Sustained write speed will be limited by the flash memory itself once the controller cache fills, so expect the transfer rate to settle below the USB 3.0 interface maximum.

How much heat does the zinc alloy casing produce during all-day file transfers?

The metal body acts as a passive heatsink, so the drive stays warm but within normal operating temperatures during continuous USB 3.0 activity.

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