We take cryptocurrency — so the coins you hold can buy real hardware.Pay in crypto, spend it on real hardware. Free insured shipping worldwide over $399. Plain, unbranded boxes, sent from Germany.Free insured shipping over $399. Your rate is locked for 30 minutes once checkout opens.Rate locked 30 minutes. Every item sealed, serial-checked and covered by a 24-month warranty.Sealed, 24-month warranty.

Saved items Sign in

SanDisk

SanDisk iXpand 256GB USB 3.0 Lightning USB flash drive

SKU CH-6QG0-0PWW6

Lightning and USB 3.0 flash drive with 256 GB capacity for fast iPhone and iPad backup

  • USB SpecificationUSB 3.0 and Lightning
  • Capacity256GB
  • FeaturesFree up Space Fast! Free up space on your iPhone or iPad qui
  • Dimensions0.67" x 0.51" x 2.32"
  • Weight5.4g
  • 256GB capacity stores thousands of photos and videos
  • USB 3.0 and Lightning connectors work with iPhone, iPad and computer
  • Automatic photo backup via iXpand mobile app when drive is connected
  • Watch popular video formats directly from the drive while travelling
  • Flexible Lightning connector fits most protective cases

For iPhone and iPad owners needing local backup

The SanDisk iXpand flash drive provides 256GB of storage with both a Lightning connector and a USB 3.0 interface. It plugs directly into an iPhone or iPad to move photos, videos and other files off the device. The companion mobile app can automatically back up the camera roll whenever the drive is connected. Popular video formats such as .MP4, .MOV, .MKV, .AVI and .WMV can be played straight from the drive.

Replaces cloud-only backup and cable transfers

This drive upgrades users who currently rely solely on iCloud or a Lightning-to-USB cable to move files to a computer. The jump is worth it when internet access is slow, expensive or unavailable, or when a physical copy of large media libraries is preferred. The flexible Lightning connector works with most protective cases so the drive can stay attached during backup. Files copied to the USB 3.0 end can then be read on a Mac or PC without extra software.

Limited by USB 3.0 and Lightning bandwidth

Transfer speeds are bound by the USB 3.0 specification and the Lightning interface on the host device, so very large video libraries will take measurable time to copy. The drive does not support USB 3.1 or USB-C, so newer iPad Pro models with USB-C ports cannot use the Lightning end directly. Buyers who need faster throughput or a USB-C connector should look for a drive that specifies those interfaces.

Highlights

  • 256GB capacity stores thousands of photos and videos
  • USB 3.0 and Lightning connectors work with iPhone, iPad and computer
  • Automatic photo backup via iXpand mobile app when drive is connected
  • Watch popular video formats directly from the drive while travelling
  • Flexible Lightning connector fits most protective cases

Specifications

BrandSanDisk
SeriesiXpand
ModelSDIX30N-256G-GN6NE
USB SpecificationUSB 3.0 and Lightning
Capacity256GB
FeaturesFree up Space Fast!
Free up space on your iPhone or iPad quickly with the iXpand Flash Drive. Simply plug in the Lightning connector and you can easily move photos, videos and other files off your device and onto the drive. From there, you can transfer the files onto a Mac computer or PC or store them on the drive.
Automatic Photo Backup
Set the iXpand mobile app to automatically back up your iPhone or iPad camera roll anytime the drive is connected. No need to manually select which photos to back up. Every time you plug it in, it does the work for you.
Watch your Videos on the Move
Dimensions0.67" x 0.51" x 2.32"
Weight5.4g

Questions about this item

Does the 0.67" x 0.51" Lightning connector fit through my iPhone case?

The drive uses a flexible Lightning connector designed to plug directly into most cases without removal.

How do I set up automatic photo backup on the iXpand drive?

Install the iXpand mobile app, connect the drive, then enable automatic backup in the app settings so the camera roll copies each time you plug it in.

What file systems does the 256GB drive use for Mac and PC transfers?

The drive works with both Mac and PC for file transfers after you move content off your iPhone or iPad using the Lightning connector.

Also in this aisle

People compared these

Same shelf, same checkout — eight coins and a 30-minute rate lock.