128GB USB C Flash Drive | Dual USB-A & Type-C Connectors | USB 3.2 Speed

The 128GB USB C flash drive lets you share files between devices with different ports. This dual USB flash drive has both a USB-C and a USB-A connector. You can plug it into your new MacBook, an older PC, or an Android phone. Features and Benefits - Dual USB-C and USB-A plugs - Moves between new and old computers or phones. No adapters are needed. - 128GB storage - This holds about 32,000 photos or 32 hours of 1080p video. - USB 3.2 Gen 1 speeds - Transfers files up to 400 MB/s read speed. This saves time on large backups. - Zinc alloy body - The metal casing protects the drive from bumps. It also keeps it cool during heavy use. Applications - Move large project files from your work computer to your personal laptop easily. - Back up your phone's photo library. This clears space before a trip. - Carry a portable media collection. Watch it on a tablet, smart TV, or laptop. Write Cycles (Active Use) The lifespan of a USB flash drive, in terms of active use, is measured by its write cycles. This refers to the number of times data can be written to and erased from the drive before its memory cells degrade. While specific write cycle numbers are not provided for the 128 GB USB C Flash Drive, most modern flash drives are rated for tens of thousands to hundreds of thousands of write cycles. For a typical user, this translates to many years of active use, even with frequent data transfers. The material of the drive, metal in this instance, primarily affects physical durability rather than write cycles. Data Retention (Passive Storage / Cold Storage) Data retention, or how long a USB flash drive can store data without power, is another key aspect of its longevity. For passive storage, where the drive is not actively being used, most quality USB flash drives are designed to retain data for at least 10 years, and often much longer, potentially up to 20 years or more. This 128 GB USB C Flash Drive, when stored correctly, should offer similar data retention. Factors like extreme temperature fluctuations or strong electromagnetic fields can degrade data retention over very long periods, but for normal storage, data should remain intact. What usually kills a flash drive first? The most common causes of USB flash drive failure are physical damage and improper removal. Physical damage can include bending or breaking the connector (USB Type-C or USB Type-A), cracking the casing (though less likely with a metal material), or exposure to liquids. Improper removal, such as unplugging the drive during a write operation, can corrupt the file system or even damage the drive's controller, making the 128 GB drive unreadable. While wear and tear from write cycles is a factor over time, physical damage or user error typically kills a flash drive first.