USB sticks for every use case — from the classic USB-A 3.0 stick for office and school (32, 64, 128 or 256 GB) to the modern USB-C stick or dual-connector stick with USB-A + USB-C at both ends. The latter work straight on iPhone 15+, iPad Pro/Air, MacBook M-series and an old office desktop without an adapter — perfect for transferring files between generations. USB 3.0 (USB 3.2 Gen 1, 5 Gbps) is the standard and delivers 100–250 MB/s read. Compact metal housings with keyring, no cap-to-lose risk. Shipped from Basel — same day by 4 pm, free above CHF 15, 2-year Swiss warranty. Invoice payment available (credit check by Powerpay).
A dual stick is worth it when you use both modern devices (MacBook M-series, iPhone 15+, iPad) and older hardware. Pure USB-A sticks are cheaper but need an adapter on MacBook/iPhone 15.
Yes — standard iPhone 15 transfers at USB 2.0 (480 Mbps), iPhone 15 Pro/Pro Max at USB 3 (5 Gbps) with a compatible stick.
Smart TVs and Switch read exFAT most reliably (up to 4 TB files). FAT32 also works but has a 4 GB per file limit. Many TVs cannot read NTFS.
Read speed (100–400 MB/s) is always higher than write speed (30–250 MB/s). Check the spec sheet for write speed.
Premium stainless-steel sticks often have IP67. Plastic sticks are not waterproof.
Question 1: USB-A or USB-C? USB-A is enough for desktops, older laptops and smart TVs. USB-C or dual stick for iPhone 15+, iPad Pro/Air, MacBook M-series. Dual connector is ideal for mixed environments (family, school, small office). Question 2: capacity? 32 GB = documents and a few photos. 64–128 GB = smartphone photo backup, movies. 256+ GB = video-edit pro backup. Question 3: USB 2.0 or USB 3.0? USB 3.0 (5 Gbps) is the standard and 10× faster than USB 2.0 — always worth it from 64 GB upwards.
USB 3.0 (USB 3.2 Gen 1, 5 Gbps) = standard, read 100–250 MB/s, write 30–150 MB/s. USB 3.1 Gen 2 (10 Gbps) = high-end sticks at 400 MB/s read. USB-A vs USB-C dual: no speed difference between connector types — what matters is that stick and host speak the same standard. Note on iPhone 15: the standard model only transfers at USB 2.0 (480 Mbps) — even with a USB-C stick. iPhone 15 Pro/Pro Max supports USB 3 (5 Gbps) for fast transfer.
iPhone 15+ via USB-C stick or dual stick: import/export photos, videos and PDFs directly through Photos and Files. iPhone 15 Pro/Pro Max supports USB 3 for ProRes backup. iPad Pro/Air with USB-C: plug-and-play in Files. MacBook M-series: plug the USB-C stick straight in, drag-and-drop. Windows + ChromeOS + Linux + smart TV + Switch: USB-A stick works everywhere — note that TVs/Switch usually need FAT32/exFAT (NTFS often not readable).
Premium sticks come in metal housings (aluminium or stainless steel) — no brittle plastic cap. Slider design or integrated swivel prevents cap loss. Power use: 0.5–2 W from the USB port. Heat is low except when writing large files continuously. Aluminium and stainless steel fully recyclable — old sticks via the RPD recycling programme.
A dual stick is worth it when you use both modern devices (MacBook M-series, iPhone 15+, iPad) and older hardware. Pure USB-A sticks are 20–30 % cheaper but need an adapter on a MacBook/iPhone 15.
Yes — all USB-C sticks work on iPhone 15+. Standard iPhone 15 transfers at USB 2.0 speed (480 Mbps), iPhone 15 Pro/Pro Max at full USB 3 (5 Gbps) with a compatible stick.
Smart TVs and Switch read exFAT most reliably (up to 4 TB files). FAT32 also works but has the 4 GB per file limit — bad for 4K movies. Many TVs cannot read NTFS.
Read speed (100–400 MB/s) is always higher than write speed (30–250 MB/s). Check the spec sheet for write speed if you often copy large files.
Premium stainless-steel sticks often have IP67 (submersion 30 min in 1 m water). Plastic sticks are not waterproof — if dropped in pool/sink, read data first and move it to other media.
Shipped from our Basel warehouse — A-Post 1–2 working days, express next business day or free pickup in Basel, Aarau or Olten. 2 years Swiss warranty on all products, 14-day returns. Invoice payment available (credit check by Powerpay), best-price guarantee CH. Aluminium housings are fully recyclable — return old adapters, hubs and storage media via our RPD recycling programme. Visit one of our stores for personal advice — bring your laptop or iPad and we will find the right accessory together.
