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Patriot Xporter X550 512GB dual USB-A and USB-C flash drive

Patriot Memory

Patriot Memory Xporter X550 512GB USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A Type-C USB flash drive

SKU CH-YVAR-7EV8J

Dual USB-A and USB-C connectors give 512 GB of portable storage with up to 80 MB/s reads across Windows, macOS and Linux

  • Store 512GB of files, photos and videos in one drive
  • Dual USB Type-A and Type-C connectors work with phones, tablets and computers
  • USB 3.2 Gen 1 interface delivers read speeds up to 80MB/s
  • Compatible with Windows 11, 10, 8, 7, Linux 2.4+ and Mac OSX 10.6+
  • Keyring hole and protected connectors keep the drive safe and portable

Dual-connector USB flash drive

The Patriot Xporter X550 combines a USB Type-A and a USB Type-C connector on a single 512 GB drive. It suits anyone who moves large files, photos and videos between laptops, desktops, smartphones and tablets without carrying separate adapters. The dual interface works with Windows 11, 10, 8, 7, Linux 2.4+ and Mac OSX 10.6+ out of the box. A built-in keyring loop and connector protection keep the drive portable and safe in a bag or pocket.

Upgrade from single-port drives

This drive replaces older flash drives that offer only a Type-A or only a Type-C port and slower transfer rates. The jump is worth it when you regularly connect to both legacy USB-A computers and modern USB-C phones, tablets or Macs. USB 3.2 Gen 1 delivers read speeds up to 80 MB/s, so moving multi-gigabyte projects takes seconds rather than minutes. Buyers who need higher capacity or faster write performance should look elsewhere.

Fits mixed-device workflows

Plug the Type-A end into a desktop or laptop and the Type-C end into a phone, tablet or newer Mac to transfer iPhone 15 recordings directly without consuming device storage. No external power, drivers or software are required on any supported operating system. The compact form factor leaves adjacent ports free on crowded hubs or thin-and-light laptops. It frees up internal memory on mobile devices by acting as an immediate offload target for high-resolution media.

Highlights

  • Store 512GB of files, photos and videos in one drive
  • Dual USB Type-A and Type-C connectors work with phones, tablets and computers
  • USB 3.2 Gen 1 interface delivers read speeds up to 80MB/s
  • Compatible with Windows 11, 10, 8, 7, Linux 2.4+ and Mac OSX 10.6+
  • Keyring hole and protected connectors keep the drive safe and portable

Specifications

No published specifications for this item yet.

Questions about this item

Does this 512GB drive need a specific port or driver to work with a USB Type-A or Type-C socket?

It works directly with any USB Type-A or Type-C port on Windows 7, 8, 10, 11, Linux 2.4+ or Mac OSX 10.6+ without extra drivers.

What is the step people forget when moving iPhone 15 recordings straight to the Xporter X550?

Plug the Type-C end into the iPhone 15, allow access when iOS prompts, then copy files in the Files app; skipping the permission prompt leaves the drive invisible.

What part of the 512GB Xporter X550 will wear out first and need replacement?

The NAND flash memory cells degrade after many write cycles; the drive should be replaced once files fail to save or read speeds drop far below 80MB/s.

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