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- 8GB: Small capacity. Ideal for simple everyday use, such as transferring Word/Excel documents, a few PDF files, or creating a digital signature stick.
- 16GB: Basic capacity. A good choice for students who want to store assignments, presentations, low-resolution photos, or MP3 songs for the car.
- 32GB: The most popular "value for money" choice. Ideal for backing up essential files, storing movies in standard resolution, or as an operating system installation stick (e.g. Windows Boot Drive).
- 64GB: Ideal for those who transfer larger files. Choose this if you want to carry entire high-resolution photo albums, TV series, several Full HD movies, or large work files (e.g. Photoshop/Illustrator).
- 128GB: Large capacity for power users. Suitable for full laptop backups, storing 4K video files, large databases, or for DJs who want to carry their entire music library in uncompressed format.
- 256GB and above: Top-tier capacity that essentially replaces an external hard drive. Ideal for video editors, photographers, gamers who want to run games directly from the stick, or for archiving a huge volume of data in pocket size.
- USB-A: For connection mainly to computers/laptops or printers.
- USB-C: Symmetric plug that can be inserted in any direction. Compatible with devices that have a corresponding socket.
- Lightning: For connecting to Apple smartphones/tablets.
- micro USB-B: For connection to smartphones/tablets with the corresponding port.
- USB 2.0: Older version, compatible with almost all devices but with slower data transfer speed (480Mbit/s.) than newer versions.
- USB 3.0: Faster data transfer (5 Gbit/s) than USB 2.0 when connected to a USB 3.0 port. Compatible with older versions. Also referred to as USB 3.1 Gen 1 / 3.2 Gen 1.
- USB 3.1: Faster data transfer (10 Gbit/s) than previous versions when connected to a USB 3.1 port. Compatible with older versions. Also referred to as USB 3.1 Gen 2 / 3.2 Gen 2.
- USB 3.2: Faster data transfer (20 Gbit/s) than previous versions when connected to a USB 3.2 port. Compatible with older versions. Also referred to as USB 3.2 Gen 2x2.
- SSD: They use SSD technology for top transfer speeds, making them ideal for very large files and demanding professional use.
- Dual Drive: They feature two different connectors (e.g. USB-A and USB-C) for direct file transfer between smartphones, tablets, and computers without cables.
- Simple Storage & Documents: Ideal solution for transferring Office files, PDFs, and print documents. Includes affordable sticks with capacities up to 64GB and standard speeds, suitable for everyday use on a computer.
- Large File Transfer: Designed for fast handling of large data volumes, such as 4K Video and Backups. Focuses on models with capacities over 128GB or USB 3.1/3.2 protocols that ensure high read and write speeds.
- Mobile & Tablet: Dual-sided or specially connected USB sticks for instant storage expansion on your smartphone. They feature a necessary USB-C or Lightning connector, allowing file transfers without the need for cables or a computer.
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