SanDisk Extreme Pro 256GB USB 3.2 Gen 1 Solid State Flash Drive

The SanDisk SDCZ880-256G-A46 is a solid state flash drive that combines the quick response of an SSD with the familiarity of a USB-A connector. Inside its sturdy metal housing you have 256 GB of space, ready for anything from a full 4K video project to an entire RAW photo archive. Plug it into a USB 3.2 Gen 1 port and you can read files at up to 420 MB/s and write at up to 380 MB/s, so large transfers finish in a fraction of the time you would expect from a standard thumb drive.

Security is built in through SanDisk SecureAccess software, which lets you protect sensitive folders behind 128-bit encryption and a personal password. If something ever goes wrong, a one-year RescuePRO Deluxe subscription offers a simple path to attempt recovery of accidentally deleted files.

This drive fits naturally in workflows where speed and portability matter: a wedding photographer backing up RAW images on location, a video editor moving footage between the field and the studio, or an IT professional who needs to distribute large software builds across multiple systems. The housing is designed for frequent travel and the USB-A connector stays compatible with older USB 3.0 and 2.0 ports, so you can swap between new workstations and legacy equipment without adapters.

• 256 GB solid state storage in a pocket-sized drive
• Read speed up to 420 MB/s and write speed up to 380 MB/s through USB 3.2 Gen 1
• USB-A connector works with current and previous USB ports
• SanDisk SecureAccess software adds 128-bit encryption and password protection
• Includes a one-year RescuePRO Deluxe subscription for file recovery
• Metal casing designed for frequent handling and travel
• Ideal for high-resolution video, large photo libraries, and other data-intensive tasks