Amazon Basics

Amazon Basics 256GB Dual-Port USB-C and USB-A Flash Drive

A single champagne-silver drive with both USB-C and USB-A ports to move 256GB between phones, tablets, and computers without an adapter

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Overview

The Amazon Basics 256GB USB Flash Drive is built around one clear idea: eliminate the port-matching dance that comes with owning both modern and older devices. Its dual-port design pairs a USB-C connector with a USB-A connector on the same champagne silver stick, so transferring files from a USB-C phone or tablet to a USB-A laptop takes no adapters and no dongles. For students, commuters, and anyone shuttling data across a mixed collection of hardware, that convenience is the drive's main draw. The 256GB nominal capacity — usable space above 230GB — offers enough headroom for large photo libraries, video projects, or full document archives.

On the practical side, the drive arrives formatted in exFAT, which Amazon frames as a compatibility-first choice that also trims power consumption and holds up reliably across a broad range of devices. The metal exterior casing signals a step above the plainest plastic sticks, and the rotating open-and-close design tucks the connectors away when they are not needed, sparing them from pocket lint and scuffs. A hanging hole rounds out the physical package for keychain or lanyard carry. Worth flagging before purchase: there are no published read or write speeds, and the drive does not work with Lightning ports, so it is best suited to the USB-C and USB-A ecosystem rather than legacy Apple mobile devices.

Key Features

STORAGE CAPACITY: 256 GB nominal storage capacity. Actual storage capacity shown by device's OS may be less than indicated on product label due to different measurement standards. Available storage capacity is higher than 230 GB

DUAL PORT DESIGN: Thumb drive memory stick makes it easy to transfer data between phones, tablets, and computers

EFFICIENT PERFORMANCE: Portable USB flash drive with default exFAT format offers lower power consumption, reliable performance and broad device compatibility. (Incompatible with lighting port)

SPEED DISCLAIMER: Read and write speeds are based on internal tests conducted under controlled conditions. Actual read/write speeds may vary depending on devices used, transfer file size, types, and other factors

PREMIUM CONSTRUCTION: Metal exterior casing with rotating open/close design and hanging hole for convenient storage

Specifications

Brand
Amazon Basics
Storage Capacity
256GB nominal (over 230GB usable)
Connectors
USB-C and USB-A dual ports
Default Format
exFAT
Casing Material
Metal exterior
Design
Rotating open/close with hanging hole
Color
Champagne Silver
Compatibility
Phones, tablets, and computers (not Lightning ports)

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. The drive has both a USB-C and a USB-A connector built in, so it plugs directly into phones, tablets, and computers without any separate adapter.
No. The source material states it is incompatible with Lightning ports, so it will not connect to older iPhones or iPads that lack a USB-C port.
Available capacity is higher than 230GB. Amazon notes the usable space shown by your operating system may be less than the labeled 256GB due to different measurement standards.
Not necessarily. It ships pre-formatted in exFAT, which Amazon says offers broad device compatibility and lower power consumption, though you can reformat it to suit your own devices.
Amazon does not publish specific figures. It notes read and write speeds are based on internal tests and that actual speeds vary by device, file size, file type, and other factors.
Yes. The drive includes a hanging hole in its design, allowing you to clip it to a keychain, lanyard, or bag for easier carrying.