Kingston Technology DataTraveler 256GB Micro 200MB/s Metal USB 3.2 Gen 1

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For £41.60 ex-VAT, the Kingston DataTraveler 256GB Micro is decent value if you’re mainly after a cheap, reliable “throw it on the key ring and forget it” storage option. Kingston tends to be consistent on build and day-to-day compatibility, and the metal housing is a practical plus for business use—less likely to get bashed about in bags than flimsy plastic sticks. It’s also the right kind of size for moving files around without making your IT team worry about sketchy brands or flaky flash behaviour.

That said, I wouldn’t buy it if you’re expecting it to be a performance workhorse. For backups, frequent large transfers, or anyone who cares about maximum throughput, there are better-value options aimed more squarely at speed and endurance. Also, since it’s a “Micro” style stick, double-check it physically fits your ports and your use case (some environments have tight spacing, and USB sticks can be awkward in multiport docks). If you need lots of drives for users, training, or project handovers, this is a sensible buy; if you’re pushing heavy file transfers all day, it’s probably not the one to standardise.