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Compact black USB flash drive with keyring loop

SanDisk

SanDisk SDCZ96-256G-G46 Ultra Eco 256GB USB 3.2 Gen 1 flash drive

SKU CH-5VP5-C8KNK MPN SDCZ96-256G-G46

A 256 GB USB 3.2 Gen 1 flash drive with up to 100 MB/s read speed, made from over 70% recycled plastic

  • USB SpecificationUSB 3.2 Gen 1
  • Capacity256GB
  • Read Speedup to 100MB/s

Capacity 256GB

  • Made with over 70% recycled plastic, reducing environmental impact
  • Manufacturing saves over 50% CO2 emissions, water and energy
  • Transfer speeds up to 100MB/s with USB 3.2 Gen 1
  • RescuePro Deluxe software helps recover accidentally deleted files
  • Compact design includes built-in keyring loop for portability

Capacity and audience

This SanDisk Ultra Eco flash drive provides 256GB of portable storage for users who need to move large media libraries or project folders between computers. Its USB 3.2 Gen 1 interface suits anyone with a modern Type-A port looking for simple plug-and-play file transfers.

Thermals noise and power

The drive draws power directly from the USB bus and has no moving parts, so it runs silently and adds negligible heat to a laptop or desktop during normal read operations. Power consumption stays within standard USB limits without requiring an external adapter.

Build fit and freedoms

A compact body with an integrated keyring loop lets the drive attach to a bag or lanyard, freeing up bag space and reducing the chance of misplacement. The recycled-plastic casing keeps weight low, and RescuePro Deluxe software (download required) adds a recovery option for accidentally deleted files.

Highlights

  • Made with over 70% recycled plastic, reducing environmental impact
  • Manufacturing saves over 50% CO2 emissions, water and energy
  • Transfer speeds up to 100MB/s with USB 3.2 Gen 1
  • RescuePro Deluxe software helps recover accidentally deleted files
  • Compact design includes built-in keyring loop for portability

Specifications

BrandSanDisk
SeriesUltra Eco
ModelSDCZ96-256G-G46
USB SpecificationUSB 3.2 Gen 1
Capacity256GB
Read Speedup to 100MB/s
Shipping weight0.02 kg
Package size178 × 102 × 9 mm

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Questions about this item

How do I install the SDCZ96-256G-G46 Ultra Eco flash drive on my computer?

Plug the USB 3.2 Gen 1 connector into an available USB port; the drive mounts automatically with no driver required. The step users miss is waiting for the "safe to remove" notification before unplugging to avoid data loss on the 256GB volume.

What maintenance or replacement will the Ultra Eco 256GB drive need over time?

No scheduled maintenance is required; the solid-state memory has no moving parts. Replacement is only needed if the drive reaches its write-cycle limit or suffers physical damage to the recycled-plastic casing or keyring loop.

What limit appears first during sustained large-file transfers on this USB 3.2 Gen 1 drive?

The interface caps sustained throughput at the USB 3.2 Gen 1 maximum, so real-world write speeds will settle below the 100MB/s read figure once the internal cache fills during long transfers.

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