Kingston Technology DataTraveler 256GB USB-A + USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 DuoG2

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For £24.23 ex-VAT, the Kingston DataTraveler 256GB Duo is the kind of “just works” stick you buy for office spares and it actually gets used. The dual USB-A/USB‑C setup is the real win in day-to-day life—hand it to someone with a newer laptop without hunting for an adapter, and you’re not stuck when the port layout changes. Kingston also tends to be dependable on basic reliability, so this is a good choice for file sharing, moving presentations, quarterly reporting, or shipping small batches of data between PCs.

That said, it’s not something I’d choose if you’re doing frequent big transfers or relying on it as a primary archive. USB 3.2 Gen 1 sticks like this can be “fine” for documents and light media, but performance won’t impress you compared with higher-end models, and the plastic/price point usually means it’s more “toss in a drawer” than “daily road warrior.” If you need something for constant large file work (or you’re worried about long-term storage), I’d look at a more robust option or an SSD instead. But for a UK business needing cheap, flexible capacity across mixed devices, this is a sensible buy.