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PNY DUO LINK V3 USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C and Type-A Dual Flash Drive (256GB)

A metal swivel flash drive with USB-C and USB-A plugs, rated up to 1,000MB/s reads and 800MB/s writes over USB 3.2 Gen 2.

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PNY DUO LINK V3 dual flash drive in dark grey, swivel open with the USB-C plug in front and USB-A behind
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Ports & connections

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Interface
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10Gbps), backward compatible with USB 3.2 Gen 1/USB 3.0 and USB 2.0
Connectors
USB Type-C and USB Type-A (metal swivel)
Read / write speed
Up to 1,000MB/s read, 800MB/s write on a USB 3.2 Gen 2 host (PNY's rating for the line; PNY details only the 2TB SKU)
Phones and tablets
USB-C phones and tablets with OTG support, including iPhone 15, 3rd-gen iPad and newer, and most Android devices (per PNY)
Health monitoring
S.M.A.R.T. and LDPC error correction

What the specs mean for you

Data speed

10 Gbps

About 900 MB/s in practice, full speed for most portable SSDs.

Total ports

2

Compact: the essentials for travel or a light setup.

Why people pick it

  • The only dual USB-C/USB-A drive here rated for 10Gbps USB 3.2 Gen 2
  • Swivel design covers whichever plug isn't in use
  • Works with older USB-A computers and USB-C phones without an adapter
  • Capacities up to 2TB

Know before you buy

  • PNY doesn't publish per-capacity write speeds, dimensions or weight
  • Full speed needs a 10Gbps port; USB-A ports on older PCs are often 5Gbps
  • 2-year warranty
  • No key ring loop mentioned by PNY

Full specifications

InterfaceUSB 3.2 Gen 2 (10Gbps), backward compatible with USB 3.2 Gen 1/USB 3.0 and USB 2.0
ConnectorsUSB Type-C and USB Type-A (metal swivel)
Read / write speedUp to 1,000MB/s read, 800MB/s write on a USB 3.2 Gen 2 host (PNY's rating for the line; PNY details only the 2TB SKU)
Phones and tabletsUSB-C phones and tablets with OTG support, including iPhone 15, 3rd-gen iPad and newer, and most Android devices (per PNY)
Health monitoringS.M.A.R.T. and LDPC error correction
Capacity256GB (512GB, 1TB and 2TB also sold)
Warranty2-year limited

From manufacturer documentation, checked October 19, 2026. Spotted an error? Tell us.

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