While it’s more convenient to move data from one PC to another using the cloud, it’s not much fun doing it with 8GB or more of video files and photos.

When the USB flash drive is not in use, you can retract both connectors to limit chances of damage and keep your data away from harm and readily accessible.

With one or even a few of the best USB flash drives, you can bring your most important files with you everywhere and move large files from one computer to another but also to printers, routers or even a smart TV. Not only does it offer absurdly high read speeds of up to 450Mbps thanks to Samsung's own 3D V-NAND technology, but it also comes with a three-year warranty and has a USB Type C connector. This technology is used during the flash drive's manufacturing, so it is a permanent feature that works constantly without wearing off.

Last but not least, check the warranty on a USB flash drive; a lifetime warranty is preferred but 5 years is a decentfallback option. Available in 8GB, 16GB, 32GB, 64GB and 128GB capacities, this ultra-secure USB flash drive works on any device as it's both OS and device independent.While most USB flash drives used to look much the same, we’re now seeing a wider range of bar-type drives (with a metal case that extends away from the USB connector), drives with concealed slide-out connectors and low-profile drives designed to fit almost entirely inside a laptop, leaving only a small tab to pull the device out with.

Overall, the PNY Turbo offers a nice mix of features, storage and travel-friendliness, which is why it's one of the best USB flash drives. And if it's a head-turning device you're after, Samsung's option might be the best flash drive, period. The Kingston IronKey Keypad 200 isn't your ordinary flash drive as you can probably tell from the picture above. But a problem with this is that you can't use it single-handed, and you'll find it easier to use both your hands to expose and cover the USB port.Or are you just a very clumsy person likely to drop a USB drive in your tea, in a busy car park or down the toilet? Considering how difficult it can be to transfer data from those devices without Apple's help, that feature alone could be a major selling point for the iXpand.

The Kingston DataTraver Max is a blazingly fast USB flash drive that packs in the performance of an external SSD in small chassis. With the cap screwed on, this tough little drive is waterproof to 200m, shock-resistant, vibration-resistant and generally impervious to damage.Most USB flash drives sport a standard, rectangular USB-A connector, though the popularity of USB-C in laptops and tablets means that dual-interface and USB-C only drives are becoming more and more popular. This is a device that will let you easily bring your data wherever you go, and will look darn good doing it.