Apart from using Task Manager to check the read and write speeds, you can also use third-party software to assess the speed of your USB flash drive or external hard drive on a Windows 11/10 PC.

USB 3.2 Gen1: In many cases, the outdated designation USB 3.0 can still be found on USB stick packaging. The read transfer rates are at best 450MB/s, while the write rates can easily drop to less ...

PNY Elite-X Fit USB 3.1 Flash Drive Design The PNY Elite-X Fit USB 3.1 Flash Drive is very compact. It’s about 7/8″ in length, 3/8 of that is the cap with the rest being the actual USB end.

The new Samsung MUF-128DA high-speed flash drive leverages the USB 3.2 Gen 1 standard to deliver speeds of up to 400 MB/s. However, you'll need a similarly equipped USB Type-C port to get that ...

The best USB sticks can now hold terabytes of data. They’re a vital piece of kit for anyone who regularly has to move massive ...

The size difference between USB flash drives and external hard drives is also reflected in their storage capacity. Hard drives typically offer much larger capacities, commonly 500GB, 1TB, 2TB, and ...