USB Flash Drives
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801 | USB-A | 32GB | — | $129.95checked 2h ago | $4.061View at Newegg | ||||
802 | USB-A | 8GB | — | $34.15checked 2h ago | $4.269View at Newegg | ||||
803 | USB-A | 32GB | — | $136.99checked 2h ago | $4.281View at Newegg | ||||
804 | USB-A | 32GB | — | $137.28checked 26h ago | $4.290View at Newegg | ||||
805 | USB-A | 16GB | — | $69.99checked 2h ago | $4.374View at Newegg | ||||
806 | USB-A | 32 GB | — | $149.85checked 3h ago | $4.683View at Amazon | ||||
807 | USB-A | 32GB | — | $153.99checked 2h ago | $4.812View at Newegg | ||||
808 | USB-C | 32GB | — | $158.15checked 2h ago | $4.942View at Newegg | ||||
809 | USB-A | 8GB | — | $39.87checked 2h ago | $4.984View at Newegg | ||||
810 | USB-C | 4 GB | — | $19.94checked 3h ago | $4.985View at Amazon | ||||
811 | USB-A | 16GB | — | $79.99checked 2h ago | $4.999View at Newegg | ||||
812 | USB-A | 16GB | — | $83.22checked 2h ago | $5.201View at Newegg | ||||
813 | USB-C | 32GB | — | $169.99checked 2h ago | $5.312View at Newegg | ||||
814 | USB-A | 64GB | — | $350.42checked 2h ago | $5.475View at Newegg | ||||
815 | USB-A | 16GB | — | $89.95checked 2h ago | $5.622View at Newegg | ||||
816 | USB-A | 16GB | — | $89.99checked 2h ago | $5.624View at Newegg | ||||
817 | USB-A | 16GB | — | $89.99checked 2h ago | $5.624View at Newegg | ||||
818 | USB-A | 32GB | — | $180.95checked 26h ago | $5.655View at Newegg | ||||
819 | USB-A | 32GB | — | $189.00checked 2h ago | $5.906View at Newegg | ||||
820 | USB-A | 16GB | — | $94.95checked 2h ago | $5.934View at Newegg | ||||
821 | USB-C | 16GB | — | $94.99checked 2h ago | $5.937View at Newegg | ||||
822 | USB-A | 32GB | — | $194.95checked 14h ago | $6.092View at Newegg | ||||
823 | USB-A | 32GB | — | $200.93checked 2h ago | $6.279View at Newegg | ||||
824 | USB-A | 16GB | — | $103.99checked 2h ago | $6.499View at Newegg | ||||
825 | USB-A | 4 GB | — | $28.88checked 3h ago | $7.220View at Amazon | ||||
826 | USB-A | 16GB | — | $119.99checked 2h ago | $7.499View at Newegg | ||||
827 | USB-A | 16GB | — | $119.99checked 2h ago | $7.499View at Newegg | ||||
828 | USB-A | 32GB | — | $249.00checked 2h ago | $7.781View at Newegg | ||||
829 | USB-C | 4 GB | — | $31.99checked 3h ago | $7.997View at Amazon | ||||
830 | USB-A | 16GB | — | $130.99checked 2h ago | $8.187View at Newegg | ||||
831 | USB-A | 8 GB | — | $66.49checked 3h ago | $8.311View at Amazon | ||||
832 | USB-C | 8 GB | — | $71.99checked 3h ago | $8.999View at Amazon | ||||
833 | USB-A | 16GB | — | $143.99checked 2h ago | $8.999View at Newegg | ||||
834 | USB-A | 16GB | — | $154.85checked 2h ago | $9.678View at Newegg | ||||
835 | USB-C | 16GB | — | $156.77checked 2h ago | $9.798View at Newegg | ||||
836 | USB-A | 16GB | — | $156.83checked 2h ago | $9.802View at Newegg | ||||
837 | USB-A | 16GB | — | $159.00checked 2h ago | $9.938View at Newegg | ||||
838 | USB-A | 16GB | — | $159.00checked 2h ago | $9.938View at Newegg | ||||
839 | USB-A | 16GB | — | $169.00checked 2h ago | $10.563View at Newegg | ||||
840 | USB-A | 16GB | — | $169.95checked 2h ago | $10.622View at Newegg | ||||
841 | USB-A | 16GB | — | $179.95checked 2h ago | $11.247View at Newegg | ||||
842 | USB-A | 4 GB | — | $59.88checked 3h ago | $14.970View at Amazon | ||||
843 | USB-A | 16GB | — | $250.00checked 2h ago | $15.625View at Newegg | ||||
844 | USB-C | 8GB | — | $139.99checked 2h ago | $17.499View at Newegg | ||||
845 | USB-C | 8GB | — | $189.00checked 2h ago | $23.625View at Newegg | ||||
846 | USB-A | 1 GB | — | $24.88checked 3h ago | $24.880View at Amazon | ||||
847 | USB-A | 16GB | — | $849.00checked 2h ago | $53.063View at Newegg |
5X Sandisk Ultra Luxe 32Gb Usb 3.1 Sdcz74 150Mb/S Flash Pen Drive Sdcz74
Capacity
32GB
Price
$129.95
$/GB
$4.061
6X USB 2.0 l USB Pen Drive Pure Copper Heart USB Flash Drive Key (Copper, 8GB)
Capacity
8GB
Price
$34.15
$/GB
$4.269
Verbatim 32GB Store 'n' Go V3 USB 3.2 Gen1 Flash Drive 10pk Gray 70894
Capacity
32GB
Price
$136.99
$/GB
$4.281
KANGURU KDF3000-32G 32GB DEFENDER 3000 FLASH DRIVE
Capacity
32GB
Price
$137.28
$/GB
$4.290
Sandisk Cruzer Glide 16GB USB 3.0 Thumb Memory Stick Lot 4 Flash Drive Wholesale
Capacity
16GB
Price
$69.99
$/GB
$4.374
SanDisk 32GB Ultra USB 3.0 130MB/s Flash Drive SDCZ48-032G (10 Pack) Bundle | with (1) GoRAM Black Lanyard
Capacity
32 GB
Price
$149.85
$/GB
$4.683
IronKey D500S 32GB USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type A Flash Drive IKD500S32GB
Capacity
32GB
Price
$153.99
$/GB
$4.812
32GB USB-C IRONKEY KEYPAD
Capacity
32GB
Price
$158.15
$/GB
$4.942
Verbatim 8GB USB Flash Drive (Blue, 5-Pack)
Capacity
8GB
Price
$39.87
$/GB
$4.984
4GB USBC Dual Flash Drive 5 Pack, AGECASH USB 2.0 Thumb Drive USBC Drive | FAT32 USBC Flash Drives USB 2.0 Memory Stick USB Jump Drives ( 4GB 5-Pack Colorful)
Capacity
4 GB
Price
$19.94
$/GB
$4.985
5 x SanDisk 16GB Cruzer Blade USB Thumb Pen Flash Drive Memory Stick SDCZ50
Capacity
16GB
Price
$79.99
$/GB
$4.999
IronKey Vault Privacy 50 Series 16GB USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type A Flash Drive IKVP5016GB
Capacity
16GB
Price
$83.22
$/GB
$5.201
Apricorn Aegis Secure Key 3 NXC 32GB 256-bit Encrypted FIPS 140-2 Level 3 Validated Secure USB 3.0 Type C Flash Drive, ASK3-NXC-32GB, Black
Capacity
32GB
Price
$169.99
$/GB
$5.312
KANGURU KDF3000-64G 64GB DEFENDER 3000 FLASH DRIVE
Capacity
64GB
Price
$350.42
$/GB
$5.475
Sandisk Cruzer Ultra 16Gb Usb 3.0 Flash Drive Sdcz48-016G-U46 Up To 100Mb/S (Pack Of 5)
Capacity
16GB
Price
$89.95
$/GB
$5.622
5 x SanDisk 16GB Cruzer Glide USB 3.0 Flash Pen Drive SDCZ60 SDCZ600-016G-B35
Capacity
16GB
Price
$89.99
$/GB
$5.624
10 PCS USB Memory Stick 16GB Wooden Heart Shaped USB Flash Drive with Keychain (Walnut)
Capacity
16GB
Price
$89.99
$/GB
$5.624
Kingston Ironkey Keypad 200 32GB Encrypted USB
Capacity
32GB
Price
$180.95
$/GB
$5.655
Lot 10 x SanDisk 32GB Cruzer Blade USB Thumb Pen Flash Drive Memory Stick SDCZ50
Capacity
32GB
Price
$189.00
$/GB
$5.906
5 Pack SanDisk 16GB CZ48 Cruzer Ultra 16G USB 3.0 100MB/s SDCZ48-016G + Lanyard
Capacity
16GB
Price
$94.95
$/GB
$5.934
Kingston Vault Privacy 50 Series 16GB USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 Flash Drive IKVP50C16GB
Capacity
16GB
Price
$94.99
$/GB
$5.937
iStorage datAshur PRO2 32GB - Secure hardware encrypted, PIN authenticated, USB flash drive - USB 3.2 (Gen1) FIPS 140-2 level 3. IS-FL-DP2-256-32
Capacity
32GB
Price
$194.95
$/GB
$6.092
DataLocker Sentry 5 32GB USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type A Flash Drive S5032FEM
Capacity
32GB
Price
$200.93
$/GB
$6.279
10 PCS USB 3.0 Memory Stick 16GB Wooden Heart USB 3.0 Flash Drive with Keychain for Wedding
Capacity
16GB
Price
$103.99
$/GB
$6.499
10 Pack 4GB USB Flash Drives, Swivel Thumb Drives with LED Indicator, USB 2.0 Memory Stick Jump Drive Pendrive for Home Office Data Storage & Backup, Computer Flashdrive Zip Drive, with 10 Lanyards
Capacity
4 GB
Price
$28.88
$/GB
$7.220
High Speed USB 3.0 Flash Drive Memory Stick 16GB Heart Shaped Data Storage Pendrive Thumb Disk with Wooden Box (Pack of 10)
Capacity
16GB
Price
$119.99
$/GB
$7.499
10PCS Maple USB 3.0 Flash Drives 16GB Gift Set Wooden Heart USB Sticks Gifts With Box For Friend Kids Lover Wedding
Capacity
16GB
Price
$119.99
$/GB
$7.499
10X Sandisk Ultra Luxe 32Gb Usb 3.1 Sdcz74 150Mb/S Flash Pen Drive Sdcz74
Capacity
32GB
Price
$249.00
$/GB
$7.781
4GB 10 Pack USB C Flash Drive, AreTop Type-C 2-in-1 Thumb Drive | OTG USB Stick for iPhone 15/16/17, USB-C Smartphones, MacBook, Computers and Tablets (Black)
Capacity
4 GB
Price
$31.99
$/GB
$7.997
IronKey D500S 16GB USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type A Flash Drive IKD500S16GB
Capacity
16GB
Price
$130.99
$/GB
$8.187
KEXIN 20 Pack 8GB Flash Drive 8G Bulk USB Thumb Drive USB Stick Jump Drive USB 2.0 Flash Drive with Led Indicator, Black
Capacity
8 GB
Price
$66.49
$/GB
$8.311
USB C Flash Drive 8GB 20 Pack, Wooolken Type-C + USB 2.0 Dual Thumb Drive | OTG USB Stick Compatible with iPhone 17/16/15,Android Smartphone/Tablets/Computers/Laptop
Capacity
8 GB
Price
$71.99
$/GB
$8.999
16GB DISKGO SECURE PRO USB 3.0 FLASH DRIVE
Capacity
16GB
Price
$143.99
$/GB
$8.999
Kingston Ironkey Keypad 200 16GB Encrypted USB
Capacity
16GB
Price
$154.85
$/GB
$9.678
IronKey Keypad 200 16GB USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type C Flash Drive IKKP200C16GB
Capacity
16GB
Price
$156.77
$/GB
$9.798
DataLocker Sentry 5 16GB USB 3.2 (Gen 1) Type A Flash Drive - 16 GB - USB 3.2 (Gen 1) Type A - 260 MB/s Read Speed - 190 MB/s Write Speed - 256-bit
Capacity
16GB
Price
$156.83
$/GB
$9.802
Lot 10 x SanDisk 16GB Cruzer Blade USB Thumb Pen Flash Drive Memory Stick SDCZ50
Capacity
16GB
Price
$159.00
$/GB
$9.938
Apricorn 16GB Aegis Secure Key 3z USB 3.1 Flash Drive - 16 GB - USB 3.1 - 77 MB/s Read Speed - 72 MB/s Write Speed - 256-bit AES - TAA Compliant
Capacity
16GB
Price
$159.00
$/GB
$9.938
Apricorn 16GB Aegis Secure Key USB 3.0 Flash Drive - 16 GB - USB 3.0 - 195 MB/s Read Speed - 162 MB/s Write Speed - 256-bit AES ASK3-16GB
Capacity
16GB
Price
$169.00
$/GB
$10.563
10 x SanDisk 16GB Cruzer Glide USB 3.0 Flash Pen Drive SDCZ60 SDCZ600-016G-B35
Capacity
16GB
Price
$169.95
$/GB
$10.622
iStorage datAshur PRO2 16GB - Secure hardware encrypted, PIN authenticated, USB flash drive - USB 3.2 (Gen1) FIPS 140-2 level 3. IS-FL-DP2-256-16
Capacity
16GB
Price
$179.95
$/GB
$11.247
EASTBULL 20Packs of 4GB USB2.0 Bulk Flash Drive FAT32 USB Drive Pack (Blue) | Swivel 4GB USB Thumb Drives Bulk Jump Drives Pack with 20 Lanyards for Data Storage
Capacity
4 GB
Price
$59.88
$/GB
$14.970
16GB IRONKEY BASIC S1000
Capacity
16GB
Price
$250.00
$/GB
$15.625
Apricorn Aegis Secure Key 3NXC 8GB USB 3.2 (Gen 1) Type C Flash Drive - 8 GB - USB 3.2 (Gen 1) Type C - 256-bit AES - TAA Compliant (ASK3-NXC-8GB)
Capacity
8GB
Price
$139.99
$/GB
$17.499
Cosmius AI: LA-USB Type C Openclaw AlAssistant 8GB USB Flash Drive ForOpenclaw Al Programmers Plug And Play
Capacity
8GB
Price
$189.00
$/GB
$23.625
1GB USB Flash Drive 10 Pack, USB2.0 Thumb Drives Memory Stick Jump Drive with Light, Swivel USB Drive Zip Drive Bulk Flashdrive Pen Drive for Backup and Transfer, USB Storage Flash Drive Photo Stick
Capacity
1 GB
Price
$24.88
$/GB
$24.880
Lot 50 x SanDisk 16GB Cruzer Blade 16G USB 2.0 Flash Drive SDCZ50-016G Retail
Capacity
16GB
Price
$849.00
$/GB
$53.063
Find the Cheapest USB Drives Per GB in 2026
Looking for the best USB drive deals? BuyPerUnit compares 990+ USB flash drives ranked by price per gigabyte — so you can find the most storage for your money.
Right now, the cheapest USB storage starts at just $0.081/GB, while the average on this page is $9.140/GB. Whether you need portable storage for work files, backups, or transferring data, we help you find the best value.
USB Drive Buying Guide: Get the Best Value
1. USB 3.0 is the Sweet Spot
USB 3.0/3.1 drives are 10x faster than USB 2.0 with minimal price premium. USB 2.0 is too slow for modern use. USB 3.2/4.0 adds cost without much benefit for most users.
2. Bigger = Better Value
A 128GB drive at $15 ($0.12/GB) beats a 32GB drive at $8 ($0.25/GB) in value. Buy the largest capacity you can afford for better $/GB.
3. USB-A vs USB-C
USB-A works with more devices today. USB-C is faster and future-proof. Dual-connector drives work with both but cost more per GB.
4. Brand Matters
Stick with SanDisk, Samsung, Kingston, or PNY. Avoid unknown brands with prices that seem too good — they often have fake capacity or fail quickly.
USB-A vs USB-C: Which Should You Buy?
| Type | Typical $/GB | Speed | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| USB-A 3.0 | $0.08-0.15 | 100-150 MB/s | Universal compatibility, budget builds |
| USB-C 3.1 | $0.10-0.20 | 150-400 MB/s | New laptops, MacBooks, phones |
| Dual (A+C) | $0.12-0.25 | 100-300 MB/s | Maximum flexibility across devices |
Frequently Asked Questions About USB Drives
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How We Find the Cheapest USB Drives
BuyPerUnit calculates the price per gigabyte for every USB flash drive by dividing the current price by the storage capacity. This gives you the true cost of storage, making it easy to compare products of different sizes.
Products are ranked from best value (lowest $/GB) to worst. We update prices regularly from Amazon to ensure you always see current deals. Click any product to view the latest price and purchase directly.
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