SanDisk Ultra Dual Drive Go USB Flash Drive Review: tiny, cheap and fast

Although cloud storage is the modern way to back up data, sometimes nothing beats good old physical storage. But now the mixing of USB-A and USB-C ports on computers and other devices means that you need flash drives that can handle both ports.

The good news is that it is now possible to get USB sticks with these two ports, and that they are tiny, cheap and fast.

The points to remember for the SanDisk Ultra Dual Drive Go USB flash Drive

• The SanDisk Ultra Dual Drive Go swivel USB-A/USB-C flash drives are available from many retailers.
• These small double USB connectors are available in different capacities and colors.
• There is no built-in encryption, so the data is vulnerable in case of loss or theft of the disk.

When I say “tiny”, it’s true. These drives are so small that you can attach gigabytes of storage to your keychain.

The SanDisk Ultra Dual Drive Go USB flash drive is one of the best flash drives on the market. These keys work on a wide range of systems, from PCs to Macs, iPad Pros and Android devices, and even the iPhone 15.

Features of the SanDisk Ultra Dual Drive Go USB Flash Drive

• 2-in-1 USB Flash drive with USB Type-C and Type-A connectors.
• Seamlessly move your content between your smartphone, tablets, Mac and USB Type-A USB Type-C computers
• Automatically back up your photos using the SanDisk Memory Zone app
• Capacities range from 32 GB to 1 TB
• Compatible with Android 11 and later, iOS 10.0.2 and later, macOS v10.9 and later, and Windows 10/11.

These swivel USB flash drives allow you to benefit from the best of both worlds: USB-C for modern systems and USB-A for older machines. This means that you have a key that works everywhere (except on iPhones with Lightning ports) and a very convenient way to transfer data from one system to another.

All in a disc that you can hang on your keychain.

USB-C on one side… Adrian Kingsley-Hughes/ZDNET

Are you running out of space on your USB Type-C smartphone? Simply plug the SanDisk Ultra Dual Drive Go into the device to access gigabytes of storage, allowing you to move files off your device and free up valuable storage space.

If this seems tedious to you, download the SanDisk Memory Zone application (Android only) and automatically back up your photos, videos, music, documents and contacts to disk.

USB-A at the other end! Adrian Kingsley-Hughes/ZDNET

ZDNET’s buying tips for the SanDisk Ultra Dual Drive Go USB flash Drive

I usually recommend carrying only personal or professional data on an encrypted USB stick. However, for data that is not private or confidential, or for drives that do not leave your home or office, storage like the SanDisk Ultra Dual Drive Go is really practical. It allows you to move tens or even hundreds of gigabytes from one system to another with ease. With prices starting at 15 euros, you can’t do better than the price-performance ratio of these discs.