Vansuny 256GB USB Solid State Drive Up to 1000MB/s USB 3.2 Gen 2 Dual SSD USB A + Type C Portable External SSD for Android Phone Tablet Laptop MacBook PC

I bought the Vansuny 512GB mainly to move files between my desktop and friends and family's devices, I am basically the local IT. It’s been a pleasant surprise. For something this small, it’s really fast. Transferring photos, videos, and work files is way faster than using a regular flash drive or older external hard drive. I will provide some benchmarks to compare with. One thing I can really appreciate is the dual USB-A and USB-C connectors. I'm a little oldschool so I never realized how convenient that would be until I started using it; no adapters, no extra cables, just plug it into whatever device I’m using and go. Super dang handy, especially if you format it to FAT32, you can use it with any phone that has a USB-C (no OTG dongles! whoo!) The drive itself is tiny and fairly light weight, so it’s easy to throw in a backpack or pocket without worrying about it. However it still has some heft to it, feels sturdy enough that I’m not afraid of it getting knocked around a bit if I just throw it in a bag when crunching time. A couple of things to keep in mind: Now, 512GB fills up faster than you’d think if you work with a lot of big files. For heavy media use or you just generally transfer large files regularly, you may want to consider the 1TB version. It does get a little warm during long transfers, but nothing alarming. Infact the metal casing acts as a heatsink, which is a very smart design. There’s no extra software or special features — it’s a straightforward storage drive. Overall, it’s been a solid buy. If you need a fast, portable, no-nonsense SSD for everyday use, this one does the job really well. I’m already considering picking up a bigger one later on. As for the benchmarks, Drive G (the first photo) is the USB SSD. Drive E (my internal SATA WD SA510, similar speeds to my old Samsung 860 Evo). I never expected it to be as fast as proper SATA SSD's, but all in all, for the price and convenience, it's a great purchase!

I don't have an easy method of verifying their read/write claims, but I've been using it for Windows 11 and Linux boot disk duties and it seems to be the fastest drive I've used so far. The housing is indeed aluminum and pretty sturdy. The end caps are also aluminum, though I'd have preferred a more authoritive indent on the hinged side and a magnetic capture for the loose USB-A cap to prevent it wanteding off. Other than that, I can easily recommend this drive, both for the quality and the extremely useful dual ends.

Awesome external drive. Works great with my Macbook Air, is small but very sturdy and durable. Format capability meshes instantly with my Mac. Great value and easy to use. Keep in a constant safe place due to small size.

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Fast write speed, works as it should, sturdy, good covers

I bought this little SSD to run Windows 11 ARM on my Raspberry Pi 5, and it performs even better than expected! It’s so much faster compared to the micro sd on the pi 5 and the high speed flash drive I attempted to use prior to buying this. It does get a little warm, which is to be expected, but its ability to dissipate heat evenly is excellent! It doesn’t get extremely hot like the flash drives tend to do when running an OS. It’s also very handy that one side of the drive is USB-A and the other side is USB-C so you don’t have to use a dongle if you have a computer that doesn’t have USB-C like my pi 5.

Vansuny USB 1TB Solid State Drive – Excellent Performance and Portability! I’ve been using the Vansuny USB 1TB solid state drive for a while now, and I’m genuinely impressed. It works great with no issues whatsoever. One of the standout features is its portability. Weighing only about 40 grams, it’s easy to carry around in your pocket, which makes it super convenient for on-the-go use. For comparison, most standard-size drives weigh around 9 grams, so this one strikes a good balance between size and functionality. The build quality is another strong point. The drive feels sturdy and well-constructed, which adds to its durability. Plus, having both USB and USB-C compatibility means I don’t need to worry about carrying an extra cable. It’s plug-and-play, which is always a bonus for me. The only downside I’ve found is the lack of a lanyard attachment location. It would be nice to have that option to easily attach it to a keychain or bag. Overall, this is an excellent product that combines performance, durability, and convenience. Highly recommend!

Worked great for about 10 days before it became completely unresponsive. The drive is not longer recognized by windows 11. It does not show up in file explorer, device manager, nor disk management. I've tried getting the drive to work on several windows 11 devices, as well as a computer running Linux. I connect the drive and nothing happens no matter what I try. It is dead. Amazon offered a refund, but my personal data is still on the drive with no way to delete it. I contacted Vansuny to see if I had any other options, and they told me my only choices were to return the drive to Amazon and risk my personal data or eat the cost of the drive. At least I had a backup of all the data I transferred to this drive. Don't trust this brand with any important data. Look elsewhere. I regret not going with a more reputable brand. I won't make the mistake of purchasing a Vansuny priduct again.