

Guessing the PIN using fingerprint residue is also out of the question as the device's keypad is coated with a protective polymer layer.

While this may be overkill for some, those looking to securely transport their most sensitive files will likely appreciate both the design and functionality of the Kingston IronKey Keypad 200.īesides needing to enter a pin to unlock it, the Kingston IronKey Keypad 200's circuits are coated with tamper-evident, tough epoxy to prevent others from examining the drive's circuitry without damaging it. Instead of just plugging the drive into your computer to access the files stored on it, you first need to put in a PIN code using its keypad. The Kingston IronKey Keypad 200 isn't your ordinary flash drive as you can probably tell from the picture above. Using the keypad could be confusing for some Just be aware that you'll pay a bit more for this USB-C drive compared with other options. When the USB flash drive is not in use, you can retract both connectors to limit chances of damage and keep your data away from harm and readily accessible. SanDisk says that the drive achieves data-transfer speeds of up to 150 MBps.

The memory stick comes with up to 256GB of storage and accommodates data transfers to and from a range of devices for example, from your computer to an Android smartphone, as well as Apple's latest Macs. Since it has both USB-A and USB-C plugs - there's a slide to expose one or the other - the SanDisk Ultra USB-C offers a nice mix of fast data transfers and future-proofing, so you can be sure it'll work with a variety of devices going forward. This is easily the best USB drive for newer laptops, like the MacBook Air and the MacBook Pro, that have only USB-C ports. SanDisk's Ultra Dual Drive USB-C is a slick-looking flash drive that offers plenty of storage and fast data transfers.
