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PNY PRO Elite V3 Type-C USB 3.2 Gen 2 Flash Drive (256GB)

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

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PNY PRO Elite V3 Type-C flash drive in black, angled view with the USB-C plug extended
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Ports & connections

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Interface
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10Gbps), backward compatible with USB 3.0 and 2.0
Connector
USB Type-C (slide-out, metal sliding cap)
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
iPhone 15 and later, 3rd-gen iPad and newer (per PNY), Android with OTG; uses the Files app or Android notification, no app required
Capacity
256GB (512GB, 1TB and 2TB also sold)

What the specs mean for you

Data speed

10 Gbps

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

Total ports

1

Compact: the essentials for travel or a light setup.

Why people pick it

  • 10Gbps USB 3.2 Gen 2, rated up to 1,000MB/s reads
  • PNY says it works with USB-C iPhones and Android phones through the built-in Files app, no extra app
  • Retracting connector, so there's no loose cap to lose
  • Capacities up to 2TB

Know before you buy

  • USB-C only, no USB-A plug
  • Full speed needs a 10Gbps port; on 5Gbps ports and phones it runs at that port's speed
  • PNY doesn't publish per-capacity write speeds, dimensions or weight
  • 2-year warranty

Full specifications

InterfaceUSB 3.2 Gen 2 (10Gbps), backward compatible with USB 3.0 and 2.0
ConnectorUSB Type-C (slide-out, metal sliding cap)
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 tabletsiPhone 15 and later, 3rd-gen iPad and newer (per PNY), Android with OTG; uses the Files app or Android notification, no app required
Capacity256GB (512GB, 1TB and 2TB also sold)
Operating temperature0°C to 70°C
Warranty2-year limited

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

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