HP
HP x796w USB 3.0 Flash Drive (1TB)
Safeguard your digital world with the HP x796w USB 3.0 Flash Drive, offering a substantial 1TB of storage for all your important files, photos, and videos. Experience rapid data transfers, reaching up to 200 MB/s, thanks to its USB 3.1 Gen 1 performance. The drive features a robust metal casing for enhanced durability and a practical push-pull connector to protect the interface. Enjoy seamless plug-and-play functionality across various operating systems, making it a reliable and stylish storage companion.
$114.99
Owner Satisfaction
1.5
/ 5
Category Rank
1035
/ 1036
#1035 in USB Flash Drives
Price vs Category Average
+58%
Above average
Storage Capacity
1
/ TB
Who it's for
- Massive 1TB Storage Capacity
- Highly Portable and Compact
- Reliable USB 3.0 Performance
Who should skip it
- High Price Point
- Potential for Thermal Throttling
- Vulnerability to Loss and Damage
Key Specs
Storage Capacity
1 TB
Interface
USB 3.1 Gen 1
Read Speed
Up to 200 MB/s
Write Speed
Up to 100 MB/s
Material
Metal
Connector Type
USB Type-A
Dimensions
17mm x 9mm x 55mm
Weight
8.5g
Features
- Massive 1TB storage capacity
- Swift 200 MB/s read speeds
- Durable metal construction
- Protective push-pull connector
- Plug-and-play simplicity
- Wide OS compatibility
- USB 3.1 Gen 1 performance
- Backward compatible with USB 2.0
What customers say
Customer sentiment for the HP x796w 1TB drive is overwhelmingly negative, focusing on severe issues with capacity and reliability. The primary complaint is that the advertised 1TB capacity is deceptive; many users report the drive only holds a fraction of that space, leading to data corruption when the true limit is hit. This capacity misrepresentation makes the drive unreliable for its intended purpose. Furthermore, users frequently note poor sustained performance, with transfer speeds dropping significantly during large writes. Durability is also a major concern, as many drives fail or become unreadable shortly after purchase. The consensus suggests this product fails to deliver on its core promise of high capacity, resulting in poor value.
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