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MthsTec USB Floppy Drive 3.5" 1.44MB USB & Type-C Black 10 Pack

SKU CH-80B3-0362E

Pack of ten USB and Type-C 3.5-inch floppy drives reading 1.44 MB disks with plug-and-play operation

  • Capacity1.44MB
  • Quantity10 Packs
  • Sports Team1 Piece
  • Lightweight and portable at 0.74 lb for easy transport
  • USB 2.0 and Type-C interface enables faster data transfer speeds
  • Plug-and-play operation requires no external power or driver installation
  • Compatible with Windows XP, 7, 8, 10 and 11 out of the box
  • Ten drives included for multi-system or bulk deployment needs

Ten-pack 1.44 MB floppy drives

This ten-pack supplies ten external 3.5 inch floppy drives, each reading and writing 1.44 MB diskettes. The drives connect through USB 2.0 and USB Type-C ports and draw power directly from the host. They are intended for organisations or individuals who need to access legacy media on modern PCs running Windows XP through Windows 11 or macOS.

Plug-and-play replacement for internal FDDs

The drives install automatically without extra drivers or an external power supply, replacing internal floppy controllers that modern motherboards no longer provide. The USB 2.0 and Type-C interfaces deliver faster transfer rates than older USB 1.0 connections while remaining backward compatible. The jump is worth it when a workflow still depends on reading or writing 1.44 MB diskettes on hardware that lacks a native floppy header.

Suits archives and legacy hardware support

The lightweight 0.74 lb units measuring 8.07 by 5.7 by 1.06 inches suit technicians, archivists and hobbyists who need portable access to floppy media across multiple machines. Buyers who need higher capacity removable storage, Blu-ray writing capability, or internal bay mounting should look at other product categories.

Highlights

  • Lightweight and portable at 0.74 lb for easy transport
  • USB 2.0 and Type-C interface enables faster data transfer speeds
  • Plug-and-play operation requires no external power or driver installation
  • Compatible with Windows XP, 7, 8, 10 and 11 out of the box
  • Ten drives included for multi-system or bulk deployment needs

Specifications

ModelUSB Floppy Drive
Capacity1.44MB
Quantity10 Packs
Sports Team1 Piece

Questions about this item

What are the exact dimensions of the 3.5" drive so I can check if it fits my bag?

The unit measures 8.07 by 5.7 by 1.06 inches and weighs .74 lb, making it compact enough for a laptop sleeve or small toolkit.

Does the USB 2.0 & Type-C cable plug straight into the motherboard header or do I need a bracket?

Connect the drive directly to a rear USB port on the computer; it draws power from the port and installs its driver automatically without any internal header or bracket.

Will the 1.44MB disks still read reliably after years of storage, or does the mechanism need periodic cleaning?

The drive has no user-serviceable parts; keep disks in their sleeves and store the unit in a dry place to maintain reliable reads over time.

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