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The Raspberry Pi Flash Drive is a compact, high-quality, metal USB 3.0 flash drive with strong random and sequential** I/O performance in a small, portable format. It uses moderate power and is exceptionally resilient to power-loss events, making it a dependable option for Raspberry Pi computers as well as other devices.
You can use it to store, move, and back up data, or to install and run operating systems such as Raspberry Pi OS. If you've used all your USB ports, or plan to use lots of devices, don't forget to grab a Raspberry Pi USB 3 Hub.
Designed for use with all Raspberry Pi computers with USB-A ports, the Raspberry Pi Flash Drive is available in 128GB and 256GB with the capacity conveniently laser etched on the side. Can also be used with the Raspberry Pi Zero via an OTG shim.
**Please note that the 256GB version has a higher sequential write speed and IOPS compared to the 128GB stick).
| Performance (128GB) | 16k IOPS (4kB random reads) 21k IOPS (4kB random writes) 75MB/s sequential write speed (sustained) |
| Performance (256GB) |
18k IOPS (4kB random reads) 22k IOPS (4kB random writes) 150MB/s sequential write speed (sustained) |
| Interface | USB 3.0 gen 1×1 interface with USB-A connector |
| Protocol | USB Attached SCSI Protocol with fallback to USB Mass Storage |
| Power saving | USB 3.0 U1/U2 idle power saving support |
| Health reporting | SMART drive health reporting |
| Dimensions | 42mm x 12.2mm x 6.5mm (thickest section) |
| Operating temperature | 0°C to 70°C |
| Production lifetime | The Raspberry Pi Flash Drive will remain in production until at least January 2030 |
| Compliance | For a full list of local and regional product approvals, please visit pip.raspberrypi.com |
















