USB-C describes the reversible connector and does not guarantee a particular transfer rate. A Type-C drive may operate at USB 2.0, 5Gbps, 10Gbps or another stated interface.
Headline figures often describe sequential reads under favourable conditions. Large writes may slow after a small cache fills or as the compact drive becomes warm.
The phone, tablet or computer must support USB storage and the selected connector mode. Cases can also block a short, wide plug from seating fully.
exFAT is widely useful for large files across current platforms, while FAT32 has a 4GB single-file limit. Reformatting erases the drive, so copy any needed data first.
A dual-ended drive can move files between newer Type-C devices and older Type-A ports without an adapter. Only one connector should be exposed and in use at a time.
