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Having some extra storage on hand is absolutely essential for anyone and everyone because it’s not always best to rely on the internet to send them off, either due to an unreliable connection or the sensitivity of the documents. So, with Black Friday breathing down our necks — or, if we’re being truthful, already here — it’s time to finally get one (or two).
As always, Black Friday is a fantastic time to get things because we see a ton of discounts. Even better, some of these products are dropping to their very best prices, or, in some cases, to brand new lows. Not all deals are created equal, of course, so we’re going to help you find the best.
Best early Black Friday deals on 64GB to 256GB flash drives
- Kingston Ironkey Vault Privacy 50, 128GB, USB 3.2, Encrypted — $139.99 (13% off on Amazon, was $160)
- Lexar JumpDrive Dual, 128GB, USB 3.2 — $16.99 (23% off on Amazon, was $22)
- SanDisk Ultra, 128GB, USB 3.0 — $12.99 (16% off on Amazon, was $15.49)
- PNY Elite-X, 128GB, USB 3.2 — $14.99 (17% off on Amazon, was $18)
- Samsung Fit Plus, 256GB, USB 3.1 — $25.99 (28% off on Amazon, was $36)
- Samsung Type-C, 256GB, USB 3.2 — $32.99 (23% off on Amazon, was $20)
- SanDisk Ultra Luxe, 256GB, USB 3.2 — $25.94 (21% off on Amazon, was $33)
The best deal out of the lot right now is for the Samsung Fit Plus. That’s an absolutely tiny flash drive that’s literally the size of your thumb that can hit 300MB/s transfer speeds. As tiny as this model is, you should mak sure you don’t lose it by actually putting it on a keychain or lanyard of some kind.
Best early Black Friday deals on 512GB to 2TB flash
- SanDisk Extreme Pro Dual, 512GB, USB 3.2 — $69.99 (13% off on Amazon, was $80)
- SanDisk Ultra Flair, 512GB, USB 3.0 — $36.99 (21% off on Amazon, was $47)
- SanDisk Ultra Dual Drive Luxe, 512GB, USB-C — $42.95 (19% off on Amazon, was $53)
- SanDisk Ultra Fit, 512GB, USB 3.2 — $39.99 (20% off on Amazon, was $50)
- PNY Pro Elite V3, 1TB, USB 3.2 — $99.99 (7% off on Amazon, was $107.99)
Right now, the 512GB SanDisk Ultra Dual Drive Luxe is probably our favorite deal, partly due to the discount and partly due to the fact that this thing has both a USB-C and a USB-A connector, thus being useful with all sorts of devices.
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FAQ
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When is Black Friday?
Technically, in 2025, Black Friday lands on November 28. Practically, however, Black Friday is already here for most retailers, so you don’t have to wait for the end of the month to take advantage of the best discounts.
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What should I look for in a Black Friday flash drive deal?
We know price and discounts are very important elements in every purchase decision-making, but it’s also important to look for other things. One of the main things to look for is a solid, known brand. Brands we’re partial to when it comes to thumb drives are Samsung, SanDisk, Corsair, and Kingston, to name just a few. Capacity is also important, and so is the transfer speed you can expect from any flash drive — you don’t want to fall asleep waiting for that file to finish moving.
Ideal discounts are also upwards of 15 percent, although we do love seeing half-off deals. Most models get their prices slashed across all capacity versions, so make sure to check them all in case one of them catches your eye more.
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How did we find the best USB flash drive Black Friday deals?
We look for good deals day in and day out because, while we love tech, we don’t love paying full price for things. Obviously, not all discounts are worth our time, and we know just how to find those stellar deals. For Black Friday, we compare the prices with their regular retail prices, check price history to see how much they’ve changed in the past few weeks, and see if the price drops are worth our time (and yours).
Author: Gabriela Vatu, Deals Editor, PCWorld
Gabriela has focused on tech writing for 12 years, covering news, reviews, buying guides, deals, and more. She has bylines in numerous consumer tech publications, including PCWorld, Macworld, PCMag, IGN, MakeUseOf, XDA, Android Police, and Pocket-lint.