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Kingston DT106/16GB USB 3.0 DataTraveler 106 Flash Drive Type-A USB Memory Stick backwards compatible with 2.0 USB

4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 315 ratings
Brand Kingston
Memory Storage Capacity 1 MB
Hardware Interface USB
Special Feature Lightweight
Read Speed 100 Megabytes Per Second

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  • Stylish black-on-red, sliding cap design
  • Handy USB 3.1 Gen 1 Storage Device*
  • Capacities from 16GB to 256GB**

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4.54.5 out of 5 stars315
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Kingston’s DataTraveler 106 (DT106) USB Flash drive is stylish step into the world of USB 3.0¹. It can take advantage of USB 3.0 technology in newer notebooks, desktop PCs and digital devices. With DT106, storing and transferring of documents, presentations, music, video and more is easier than ever.

DT106 features a gloss black finish with a cost-effective design to make adding to the USB 3.0 experience a minimal investment. Available in capacities from 16GB–256GB², DT106 is backward compatible with USB 2.0 and backed by Kingston Technology reliability.

Highlights:

  • Stylish black-on-red, sliding cap design
  • Handy USB 3.1 Gen 1 storage device¹
  • Capacities from 16GB to 256GB²

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Stylish Storage

Piano black gloss finish with red insert.

Range of capacities²

Up to 256GB to take all your files with you.

Capless Design

No cap to lose or misplace, just slide the drive open and start working.

Backwards compatible

Can be used with USB 3.0 and 2.0 ports.

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  1. USB 3.1 Gen 1 performance requires a host device with a USB 3.0 or 3.1 port.
  2. Some of the listed capacity on a Flash storage device is used for formatting and other functions and thus is not available for data storage. As such, the actual available capacity for data storage is less than what is listed on the products.

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Capacity² 16GB-256GB 16GB-128GB 32GB-128GB 64GB-512GB
Color Piano Black with Red Insert Silver Black Alloy Black and Metallic Red
Transfer Speed¹ 16GB-32GB 100MB/s; 64GB-256GB 130MB/s 100MB/s 180MB/s 350MB/s

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Datatraveler 106ckingston' s datatraveler® 106 (DT106) USB flash drive is stylish step into the world of USB 3.01. It can take advantage of USB 3.0 technology in newer notebooks, Desktop PCs and digital devices. With DT106, storing and transferring of documents, presentations, music, video and more is easier than ever. DT106 features a gloss black finish with a cost-effective design to make adding to the USB 3.0 experience a minimal investment. Available in capacities from 16gb-256gb2, DT106 is backward compatible with USB 2.0 and has five-year warranty.

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4.5 out of 5 stars
4.5 out of 5
315 global ratings

Customers say

Customers like the value, performance, and quality of the flash drive. For example, they mention it works great, is easy to use, and works seamlessly for Linux. That said, opinions are mixed on read speed.

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7 customers mention7 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the value of the flash drive. They mention that it is a great product and they are pleased with the price.

"...Pros:Low costDecent speedNo cap to looseConsNot very fast" Read more

"A pretty standard sizes flash drive for a good price" Read more

"Great thumbdrive, was pleased with the price!" Read more

"Good price for a simple product" Read more

4 customers mention3 positive1 negative

Customers like the performance of the flash drive. They mention it works great, easy to use, and seamlessly for Linux.

"Works great and easy to use.Works as advertised" Read more

"Works perfect!" Read more

"Does not work at all in desktop PC front-panel USB 3.0 port. Similarly doesn't work in powered (with separate power supply) USB 3.0 hub...." Read more

"Good, honest memory stick that works seamlessly for LINUX...." Read more

4 customers mention4 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the quality of the flash drive. They mention it's a good flash drive, an honest memory stick, and works seamlessly for Linux.

"It is good stuff" Read more

"Great giveaway drive..." Read more

"Good, honest memory stick that works seamlessly for LINUX...." Read more

"Good flash drive..." Read more

8 customers mention5 positive3 negative

Customers are mixed about the read speed of the flash drive. Some mention it has adequate read speed and does the data transfer quickly, while others say it's slow.

"...is an adequate write speed for a cheap gift USB flash and great read speed for photos or for a video. Think… BrandName Kingston @ $4 +free shipping...." Read more

"...These did the data transfer quickly, had far (far) more storage than I needed, and cost under $4 apiece...." Read more

"Good fast USB flash drive" Read more

"...Pros:Low costDecent speedNo cap to looseConsNot very fast" Read more

Adequate Read Speed, Atrocious Write speed.
3 Stars
Adequate Read Speed, Atrocious Write speed.
Maybe I was expecting the wrong things from a USB 3.0 Flash Drive. I didn't expect the write speed to be equal to the read speed. but when it's slower than usb2.0 speed, that's a problem. The write speed on this drive is unacceptable. Averaging between 4MB/sec, and 8MB/sec. It actually fluctuates quickly between both extremes, as if it's being throttled internally (overheating maybe?). I have tried this on 2 different PC's, and a laptop, with the same results.Pictured for comparison is a Sandisk Ultra 16GB. After viewing the CrystaldiskMark performance, I believe I'm going to return the Kingston, and buy a second Sandisk for roughly the same price. I believe there is something wrong with this flash drive. We're looking at 3 to 7 thousandths of a MB/sec for 4k writes. That's about 500-600 times slower than a hard drive with a moving platter and heads.I think a better option would be to find the smallest 2.5" usb3.0 enclosure I can, throw a cheap 60GB SSD inside, and carry that around as my "flash drive".
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E. N. M.
5.0 out of 5 stars Great giveaway drive
Reviewed in the United States on March 22, 2020
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This was the cheapest name brand usb 3.0 drive I could find. It’s great as a giveaway drive. I paid $6 for a 16gb drive. Very good deal. I wouldn’t recommend this as a primary use drive because it is not very fast.

Pros:
Low cost
Decent speed
No cap to loose

Cons
Not very fast
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Ethan Larsen
5.0 out of 5 stars Good for the money
Reviewed in the United States on January 14, 2020
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A pretty standard sizes flash drive for a good price
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fdoamerica
5.0 out of 5 stars For the Money... 5 Star... I mean $4 shipped free?!! No Brainer
Reviewed in the United States on October 18, 2019
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I use this type of memory as a giveaway to friends. Hey, a 16GB 3.0 under $4.00! Religiously, for years, every USB Flash I get I check the read/write speeds using the free cklflsh … Measurements: this one came in at write 10.88 / Read 115.68. Which is an adequate write speed for a cheap gift USB flash and great read speed for photos or for a video. Think… BrandName Kingston @ $4 +free shipping. Again, No brainer
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Joe Blow
3.0 out of 5 stars Adequate Read Speed, Atrocious Write speed.
Reviewed in the United States on November 10, 2018
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Maybe I was expecting the wrong things from a USB 3.0 Flash Drive. I didn't expect the write speed to be equal to the read speed. but when it's slower than usb2.0 speed, that's a problem. The write speed on this drive is unacceptable. Averaging between 4MB/sec, and 8MB/sec. It actually fluctuates quickly between both extremes, as if it's being throttled internally (overheating maybe?). I have tried this on 2 different PC's, and a laptop, with the same results.

Pictured for comparison is a Sandisk Ultra 16GB. After viewing the CrystaldiskMark performance, I believe I'm going to return the Kingston, and buy a second Sandisk for roughly the same price. I believe there is something wrong with this flash drive. We're looking at 3 to 7 thousandths of a MB/sec for 4k writes. That's about 500-600 times slower than a hard drive with a moving platter and heads.

I think a better option would be to find the smallest 2.5" usb3.0 enclosure I can, throw a cheap 60GB SSD inside, and carry that around as my "flash drive".
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Joe Blow
3.0 out of 5 stars Adequate Read Speed, Atrocious Write speed.
Reviewed in the United States on November 10, 2018
Maybe I was expecting the wrong things from a USB 3.0 Flash Drive. I didn't expect the write speed to be equal to the read speed. but when it's slower than usb2.0 speed, that's a problem. The write speed on this drive is unacceptable. Averaging between 4MB/sec, and 8MB/sec. It actually fluctuates quickly between both extremes, as if it's being throttled internally (overheating maybe?). I have tried this on 2 different PC's, and a laptop, with the same results.

Pictured for comparison is a Sandisk Ultra 16GB. After viewing the CrystaldiskMark performance, I believe I'm going to return the Kingston, and buy a second Sandisk for roughly the same price. I believe there is something wrong with this flash drive. We're looking at 3 to 7 thousandths of a MB/sec for 4k writes. That's about 500-600 times slower than a hard drive with a moving platter and heads.

I think a better option would be to find the smallest 2.5" usb3.0 enclosure I can, throw a cheap 60GB SSD inside, and carry that around as my "flash drive".
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mrgumby
5.0 out of 5 stars Good, honest memory stick that works seamlessly for LINUX.
Reviewed in the United States on October 23, 2019
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It's a memory stick.
It is solid, honest, shipped instant...and I even boot LINUX off it.
I have ten of these and will buy more.
Excellent for family photo X-mas/Hanukkah presents.
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Amazon Customer
5.0 out of 5 stars Cheap USB 3.0 thumb drive
Reviewed in the United States on November 30, 2019
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I needed some thumb drives to give copies of pictures I scanned to family members. These did the data transfer quickly, had far (far) more storage than I needed, and cost under $4 apiece. They're pretty basic but they get the job done.
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Kylie L.
5.0 out of 5 stars Great!
Reviewed in the United States on January 29, 2020
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Great thumbdrive, was pleased with the price!
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LRC
3.0 out of 5 stars Won't work on front-panel USB 3.0 ports (desktop PCs)
Reviewed in the United States on February 6, 2019
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Does not work at all in desktop PC front-panel USB 3.0 port. Similarly doesn't work in powered (with separate power supply) USB 3.0 hub. Works in front-panel USB 2.0 port and also USB 3.0 ports on the back of the PC (those that are on the motherboard. Kingston's support information confirms that it may not work anywhere but in the backside/motherboard USB 3.x port. Ridiculous! I imagine it probably works OK in a laptop USB 3.0 port but have none available at the moment to test. Same situation with another higher-capacity Kingston Data Traveler 106 drive.
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Claire
5.0 out of 5 stars Lots of storage
Reviewed in Canada on January 16, 2020
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Used this to store a music playlist for a gift. It connected quickly to my laptop and there is still loads of room on it even after storing a couple hours worth of music on the USB itself. Nice and simple design, although the “closure” feature that slides to cover the USB key was a bit stiff when it first arrived. It became less stiff with use (opening and closing the USB key cover).
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Katharina Nolte
4.0 out of 5 stars Perfekt zum Booten
Reviewed in Germany on November 13, 2019
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Eins muss man vorweg sagen: Diese Sticks sind zum täglichen Bespielen mit Daten nicht geeignet.

Wie mehrfach genannt liegt die Schreibrate bei etwa 10 MByte/s.
Ich nutze diese Sticks jedoch zu Wartungszwecken und habe darauf z.B. Windows-Setups und Live-Systeme zur Datenrettung. Und da kommt die exzellente Lesegeschwindigkeit von 90 bis 100 MByte/s zum Tragen. So flott starten die Computer von so gut wie keinem anderen Stick.

Mein Fazit: Perfekt zur Archivierung oder für Installations-Sticks. Ungeeignet für den täglichen Datentausch.
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🤖 CybeRage
5.0 out of 5 stars Buon rapporto qualitá prezzo
Reviewed in Italy on August 15, 2019
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Non avevo forte necessitá di altre chiavette, ma tenendo conto che ne perdo di continuo e le ritrovo dopo settimane o mesi e avendola beccata in offerta a solo 2.85, non ho saputo resistere.
Devo dire che si comporta abbastanza bene, ho altre chiavette pagate intorno i 13 euro che hanno le stesse performance, qualcuna anche inferiore.

Fatto un primo test con CrystalDiskMark con risultato di 66.21 MB/s il Lettura e 19.93 in Scrittura
Il secondo test fatto con USB Benchmark da un risultato migliore di quasi 80 MB/s in Lettura, mentre riporta velocitá un pó piú bassa in scrittura.

Penso sia un prodotto con un buon rapporto qualitá prezzo tenendo conto che solitamente pare sia venduta tra i 5 e i 9 euro con spedizione inclusa. Comoda anche la chiusura per proteggere meglio il connettore USB e ha anche la possibilitá di attaccargli un laccetto (non incluso) e attaccarla al mazzo di chiavi o dove si preferisce.

Spero di essere stato utile
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🤖 CybeRage
5.0 out of 5 stars Buon rapporto qualitá prezzo
Reviewed in Italy on August 15, 2019
Non avevo forte necessitá di altre chiavette, ma tenendo conto che ne perdo di continuo e le ritrovo dopo settimane o mesi e avendola beccata in offerta a solo 2.85, non ho saputo resistere.
Devo dire che si comporta abbastanza bene, ho altre chiavette pagate intorno i 13 euro che hanno le stesse performance, qualcuna anche inferiore.

Fatto un primo test con CrystalDiskMark con risultato di 66.21 MB/s il Lettura e 19.93 in Scrittura
Il secondo test fatto con USB Benchmark da un risultato migliore di quasi 80 MB/s in Lettura, mentre riporta velocitá un pó piú bassa in scrittura.

Penso sia un prodotto con un buon rapporto qualitá prezzo tenendo conto che solitamente pare sia venduta tra i 5 e i 9 euro con spedizione inclusa. Comoda anche la chiusura per proteggere meglio il connettore USB e ha anche la possibilitá di attaccargli un laccetto (non incluso) e attaccarla al mazzo di chiavi o dove si preferisce.

Spero di essere stato utile
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Ernesto
5.0 out of 5 stars Me encantó. Economico, funcional, practico. Está perfecto.
Reviewed in Spain on March 8, 2019
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Me encantó. Economico, funcional, practico. Está perfecto.
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Mr P Plumb
5.0 out of 5 stars Good product that works well and cheap for the price
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 22, 2019
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There is nothing special about this product, it just works and is pretty robust which is what you need from a product that is used everyday. The best thing about this was the price definitely worth the money, and will buy again when needed
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