Kingston Technology DataTraveler 256GB 220MB/s Metal USB 3.2 Gen 1 SE9 G3

DataTraveler SE9 G3 USB 3.2 Gen 1 is a compact metal flash drive combining a timeless award-winning design with high-performance data transfer for Type-A host devices. It offers fast read and write speeds and expanded storage options up to 512GB for movies, music, photos and other files.

Advantages

The metal casing provides durability and a premium look while remaining small enough to carry on a keyring, in a pocket or a bag. USB 3.2 Gen 1 interface delivers considerably faster transfers compared with USB 2.0, supporting up to 220MB/s read and 100MB/s write for efficient file movement. High-capacity variants up to 512GB allow storage and sharing of large files such as raw photos, videos and music collections.

Key specifications

• Interface: USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Type-A)
• Maximum read speed: up to 220 MB/s*
• Maximum write speed: up to 100 MB/s*
• Capacities: up to 512 GB**
• Casing: all-metal design (gold finish)

How to use

Insert the DataTraveler SE9 G3 into an available USB Type-A port on your computer or compatible device. The drive should be recognized automatically by the operating system; then copy or move files using standard file manager actions (drag-and-drop, copy/paste). Safely eject the drive through the system tray or file manager before removal to avoid data loss.

Recommendations

For optimal performance, use the drive with USB 3.2 Gen 1 (USB 3.0) ports and ensure your host device drivers are up to date. Large file transfers may vary in speed depending on file type and system configuration. Keep a backup of important data as a precaution.