PNY PRO Elite V3 USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 Flash Drive (256GB- 2TB)

PNY PRO Elite V3 USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 Flash Drive (256GB- 2TB)
The PNY PRO Elite V3 Type-C USB 3.2 Gen 2 Flash Drive stands out as one of the most reliable flash drives on the market (according to 3rd party tests), combining blazing-fast speeds up to 1000MB/s read and 800MB/s write with a rugged, premium metal build designed for durability and long-term use. Ideal for professionals, content creators, and power users, it delivers SSD-level performance in a compact, pocket-friendly form factor with a sleek sliding design that protects the USB-C connector.

Most crucially though, it offers full compatibility with GNU/Linux systems, including robust support for advanced filesystems like ext4, ensuring seamless, high-performance data transfer and storage without the need for third-party drivers or workarounds. Whether transferring 4K video, backing up critical projects, or using it across Mac, Microsoft Windows, or GNU/Linux environments, the PNY PRO Elite V3 delivers exceptional reliability, speed, and cross-platform compatibility—making it a top-tier choice for users who demand performance and peace of mind.

Our penguin edition of the drive includes options for formatting with GNU/Linux friendly filesystems such as ext4 making the drive a better fit for GNU/Linux users looking to transfer large files (those over 4GB), doing routine data transfers between GNU/Linux systems, and backing up data. All this without running into permission issues (with the selection of ext4 we make sure the ACL bits are appropriately set for maximum ease of use).

We're not going to be holding back any secrets to achieving a smooth user experience either. If you've never formatted a USB drive before or ran into issues like we're describing and want to learn how to format a drive for optimal results check out this great little video.
  • Optionally formatted with ext4 and set with the right ACL bits to ensure maximum functionality and use between GNU/Linux systems

  • Optionally formatted with fat32 so there is no need to install special drivers on any operating systems

  • Optionally formatted with NTFS for optimal compatibility on larger drives between GNU/Linux and Microsoft Windows systems
When you select the ext4 w/ acl option under file systems our drives work great for performing offline backups of your data: Check out this video tutorial on how to securely perform a backup up & restore of your entire home folder using Déjà Dup even between different distributions and releases (included with many popular distributions).

Please note this item is only available for shipping within the United States or with the purchase of a computer if shipping overseas.

Drives over 2TB must be formatted with a file system having reduced compatibility. NTFS has read/write support on MS Windows and GNU/Linux and read-only support on Mac OS X. Drives less than 2TB can be formated with FAT32 for max support (4GB file limit).