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Patriot Xporter X550 1TB dual-connector USB flash drive with Type-A and Type-C ends

Patriot Memory

Patriot Memory Xporter X550 1TB USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A Type-C USB flash drive

SKU CH-DAZG-97SC4

A 1 TB flash drive with USB Type-A and Type-C connectors for transferring files between phones, tablets and computers at up to 80 MB/s

  • Store 1TB of files, photos and videos in one compact drive
  • Dual USB Type-A and Type-C connectors work with phones, tablets and computers
  • Read speeds up to 80MB/s move large projects quickly
  • Compatible with Windows 7 through 11, Linux 2.4+ and macOS 10.6+
  • Keyring hole and protected connectors keep the drive safe on the go

Dual-connector 1 TB flash drive

The Patriot Xporter X550 provides 1 TB of portable storage in a single housing that carries both a USB Type-A and a USB Type-C connector. It is built for users who move large media libraries between phones, tablets, laptops and desktops without carrying separate adapters.

Suited for mixed USB-A and USB-C environments

This drive suits anyone who regularly transfers files between legacy Type-A ports and modern Type-C devices such as the iPhone 15, Android phones, tablets, Macs and Windows PCs. Buyers who need sustained write performance for running applications directly from the drive or who require hardware encryption should look at a different category of storage.

80 MB/s maximum read speed

The single specification that determines suitability is the quoted read speed of up to 80 MB/s over USB 3.2 Gen 1. That throughput handles document archives, photo collections and video offloads efficiently, but it is not fast enough for editing high-bitrate footage directly from the drive.

Highlights

  • Store 1TB of files, photos and videos in one compact drive
  • Dual USB Type-A and Type-C connectors work with phones, tablets and computers
  • Read speeds up to 80MB/s move large projects quickly
  • Compatible with Windows 7 through 11, Linux 2.4+ and macOS 10.6+
  • Keyring hole and protected connectors keep the drive safe on the go

Specifications

No published specifications for this item yet.

Questions about this item

How long will the 1TB flash memory last before I need to replace the drive?

The 1TB flash memory has no moving parts and is rated for thousands of program/erase cycles; under normal daily use it will outlast the USB connectors themselves.

What limits sustained write performance once the 80MB/s buffer fills?

After the initial burst, write speed drops to the native NAND rate, which is well below the 80MB/s read figure, so large continuous copies slow down noticeably.

Does the metal housing get hot or draw extra power during all-day transfers?

The drive draws standard USB bus power and the aluminium casing dissipates heat passively; it warms slightly but stays within safe operating temperature during continuous use.

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