Flash drives are kind of dull as a topic, the modern descendant of floppy disks and burnable CDs. But when you need a good one, you really need a good one—and PNY’s latest are worth a look. The new Duo Link V3 design combines impressive speed and dual USB-A and USB-C connections with a fairly low price.
With a USB 3.2 Gen 2 connection, PNY claims that the Duo Link V3 reaches read speeds of up to 1,000 MB/s and write speeds of up to 800 MB/s, assuming you’re connected to a compatible port. That’s fast enough to transfer 100 gigabytes of data in about two minutes.
It’s technically an OTG drive, making it compatible with most phones and tablets in addition to the usual PCs and laptops (and just about everything else these days). I’m also a fan of the twirling exterior metal cover, which locks into place with either the USB-A or USB-C port side exposed, making this a lot more stable than some similar designs.
The Duo Link V3 is available to order from PNY’s site now, starting at $35.99 for 256GB and going up to 2TB for a hefty $166.99.
