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Black capless slider USB flash drive with key chain loop, 256GB storage

Patriot Memory

Patriot Xporter 3 256GB USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A USB flash drive

SKU CH-QPCQ-430Q9

256 GB USB 3.2 Gen 1 flash drive with up to 80 MB/s reads, capless slider design, key-ring loop and Windows, Linux and Mac compatibility

  • Store large media libraries with 256 GB capacity
  • Transfer files quickly at up to 80 MB/s read speed
  • Works with Windows 11 10 8 7 Linux 2.4+ Mac OSX 10.6+
  • Capless slider design protects connector without a loose cap
  • Weighs only .35 oz for easy everyday carry

Capacity and purpose

The Patriot Xporter 3 provides 256GB of portable flash storage for users who need to carry documents, photos, videos and music across multiple devices. Its capless slider design and integrated key-ring hole make it suited for daily transport on a key chain or in a pocket.

Sustained transfer behaviour

The drive uses a USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A interface with UASP support to deliver read speeds up to 80MB/s during extended file operations. Backwards compatibility with earlier USB versions ensures it continues to function, albeit at reduced rates, when connected to older ports.

Deciding specification

The single figure that determines suitability is the 256GB capacity; buyers who need more storage for large media libraries or system images must select a higher-capacity drive. The exFAT formatting allows immediate use on Windows 11, 10, 8, 7, Linux 2.4+ and Mac OSX 10.6+ without reformatting.

Highlights

  • Store large media libraries with 256 GB capacity
  • Transfer files quickly at up to 80 MB/s read speed
  • Works with Windows 11 10 8 7 Linux 2.4+ Mac OSX 10.6+
  • Capless slider design protects connector without a loose cap
  • Weighs only .35 oz for easy everyday carry

Specifications

No published specifications for this item yet.

Questions about this item

How much power does the 256GB Xporter 3 draw when it runs all day?

The drive uses the USB 3.2 Gen 1 bus for power and has no separate adapter, so it draws only what the port supplies.

What operating system must my computer already run for the 256GB drive to work?

It works with Windows 7, 8, 10, 11, Linux 2.4+ and Mac OS X 10.6+ without extra drivers.

Will the 80MB/s read speed drop when I plug the Xporter 3 into an older USB 2.0 port?

Yes, the drive is backwards compatible but will run at USB 2.0 speeds on legacy ports.

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