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Black and grey retractable USB flash drive, compact rectangular shape with sliding connector cover

VERBATIM

VERBATIM 49171 Store 'n' Go V3 8GB USB 3.0 Flash Drive

SKU CH-C1QD-QRHS3 MPN 49171

An 8 GB USB 3.0 flash drive with a retractable connector and write speeds up to 11 MB/s

  • Total capacity8 GB
  • USB standardUSB 3.0
  • Write throughputup to 11 MB/s
  • Product colorBlack/Gray
  • Key featuresUSB 3.0 interface is up to 10X faster than USB 2.0 interface
  • 8 GB capacity stores everyday files
  • USB 3.0 interface transfers data up to 10X faster than USB 2.0
  • Write speed up to 11 MB/s moves documents quickly
  • Retractable design protects the connector during transport
  • Compact 66 × 20 × 16 mm body fits any pocket

Capacity and interface

The Verbatim 49171 Store 'n' Go V3 provides 8GB of portable storage with a USB 3.0 host interface. It suits users who need a compact drive for everyday file transfers between computers. The retractable design protects the connector during transport. This drive is not for buyers who require larger capacities or faster write speeds.

Thermals noise and power

The flash drive draws power directly from the USB port with no external supply needed. It has no moving parts, so it operates silently and produces negligible heat during normal use. The small form factor of 16 mm by 20 mm by 66 mm keeps it unobtrusive in any port. Performance scales with the host controller and file types.

Upgrade context

This model replaces older USB 2.0 drives by offering up to 10X faster transfer rates when connected to USB 3.0 ports. The write speed reaches up to 11MB/s for typical documents and media. The jump is worth it for users moving files regularly between USB 3.0 equipped systems. It does not suit workflows needing sustained high-throughput or encryption features.

How it compares

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

Price $8.99
Cheaper than about 93% 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 $1.12 per GB
Cheaper than about 66% of the 146 comparable items (median $1.88 per GB).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameVerbatim
Product lineStore 'n' Go V3
Model name49171
Total capacity8 GB
Product colorBlack/Gray
Performance
Write throughputup to 11 MB/s
Ports & slots
USB standardUSB 3.0
Size & build
Shipping weight0.02 kg
Package size135 × 89 × 13 mm

Questions about this item

How do I install the Verbatim 49171 on my computer and what step do people often miss?

Slide the retractable USB 3.0 connector out fully until it clicks into the extended position, then insert it into a USB 3.0 port for the 11MB/s write speed; the step often missed is not extending the connector completely, leaving it partially shielded and unseated.

What maintenance or replacement will the Verbatim Store 'n' Go V3 8GB need over its lifetime?

No scheduled maintenance is required; keep the retractable mechanism free of dust and grit so the connector shields properly in transit, and replace the drive only if the 8GB capacity becomes insufficient or the USB 3.0 interface fails.

What limit appears first during sustained writes on the 49171?

The write speed ceiling of 11MB/s is the first limit you will hit during sustained transfers; the USB 3.0 interface can handle more bandwidth, but the drive's internal flash tops out at that rate.

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