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Patriot 256GB Supersonic Boost Series USB 3.2 Flash Drive with Up to 150MB/Sec - PEF256GSBUSB

4.6 out of 5 stars 3,429

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256 GB
Boost XT
Brand Patriot Memory
Memory Storage Capacity 256
Hardware Interface USB 3.0
Special Feature Water Resistant
Read Speed 150 Megabytes Per Second

About this item

  • Up to 150MB/s Read
  • High Speed USB 3.0 Compatible (backwards compatible to USB 2.0)
  • Rubberized housing provides a durable and rugged exterior that safeguards the drives from the elements
  • Plug and play compatible with Windows, Linux, and Mac OS
  • Up to 150MB/s Read
  • High Speed USB 3.0 Compatible (backwards compatible to USB 2.0)
  • Rubberized housing provides a durable and rugged exterior that safeguards the drives from the elements
  • Plug and play compatible with Windows, Linux, and Mac OS

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Customer Ratings
Storage Capacity
4.6
5.0
4.7
4.7
4.4
4.2
Easy to use
4.5
4.9
4.7
4.7
3.9
4.3
Value for money
4.3
5.0
4.5
3.8
4.0
Portability
5.0
4.5
4.9
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Sturdiness
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memory capacity
500 GB
256 GB
256 GB
256 GB
256 GB
read speed
150 megabytes per second
600 megabytes per second
600 megabytes per second
1000 megabytes per second
130 megabytes per second
hardware interface
usb3.0
usb3.0
usb2.0
usb3.2 gen 2
usb3.2 gen 2
usb3.0, usb2.0

From the manufacturer

Patriot Boost XT USB Flash Drive High Speed Rubber Coating Durable Protection Storage

BOOST YOUR PERFORMANCE

Patriot Boost XT USB Flash Drive High Speed Rubber Coating Durable Protection Storage

Patriot Boost XT USB Flash Drive High Speed Rubber Coating Durable Protection Storage

Patriot Boost XT USB Flash Drive High Speed Rubber Coating Durable Protection Storage

CAPACITIES

The Supersonic Boost XT provides something for everyone with capacities ranging from 8GB up to 256GB.

SPEED

With Patriot’s Supersonic Boost XT you can take advantage of up to 5x faster transfer speeds when compared to USB 2.0 technology, and can reach read speeds of up to 150MB/sec.

HOUSING

Designed with an ultra-durable rubberized water resistant housing, the Supersonic Boost XT will not only provide the increased speeds of USB 3.0, but also provide the best protection from the elements and wear and tear of heavy everyday use!

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Product Description

Gain the performance advantage with the Supersonic Boost XT. Supporting USB 3.0, the new standard in USB flash storage, the Supersonic Boost XT provides superior transfer speeds over USB 2.0 with performance of up to 150MB/s. This extra performance makes the Supersonic Boost XT the perfect choice for large file transfers so you can always have your data in a fast paced, demanding lifestyle. Never be afraid to take your data anywhere. Designed with an ultra-durable rubberized water resistant housing, the Patriot Supersonic Boost XT will not only provide the increased speeds of USB 3.0 but also provide the best protection from harsh elements and the wear and tear of heavy everyday use. Offering superior compatibility with easy plug and play functionality, the Supersonic Boost XT delivers seamless compatibility with Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows XP, Windows 2000, Windows ME, Linux 2.4 and later, Mac OS9, X and later. The rubberized housing provides a durable and rugged exterior that safeguards the drives from the elements. It is protected from any shock and physical damage as well as water resistant offering protection from various elements.

Customer reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars
4.6 out of 5
3,429 global ratings

Customers say

Customers like the quality, speed, performance, value, and capacity of the flash drive. For example, they mention it's durable, great for fast file transfers, and performs really well. That said, some say it'll hold a ton of data and is inexpensive for the space it provides.

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435 customers mention381 positive54 negative

Customers like the quality of the flash drive. They mention it's a good durable drive with a rugged design. They say it'll stand the test of time and has not come apart. Customers also appreciate the rubber case that boosts its lifetime. They find it to be fast and secure. Overall, customers say it’s able to be used as a backup flash drive and is fantastic.

"...It cut transfer times down to minutes....and the durability of the design of this is excellent...." Read more

"...in both our work environments (humanities, educational) but they look rugged and serious, and they're completely reliable...." Read more

"This is my 2nd patriot. The design is perfection, it's reliable, and the performance amazing...." Read more

"...in a good package, and has a soft rubbery grip that is nice and sturdy...." Read more

403 customers mention328 positive75 negative

Customers like the speed of the flash drive. They say it's incredibly fast, great for fast file transfers, and has a great sequential write speed of 60 MB/sec. Some say the drive cuts transfer times down to minutes. Overall, most are satisfied with the speed and value of the product.

"...It cut transfer times down to minutes....and the durability of the design of this is excellent...." Read more

"Amazing upload speeds...." Read more

"...Great Sequential Write speed - 60 MB/sec sustained on my test system (with some drops when my system buffer couldn't keep up)..." Read more

"...Overall, I am very happy with this drive. It is great for fast file transfers, and if reformatted as NTFS, can be used for ReadyBoost in Windows 7..." Read more

292 customers mention226 positive66 negative

Customers like the performance of the flash drive. They mention that it performs well, amounts of content data proceed effectively without any issues, and it's reliable. They say that they have never experienced performance drops or corrupted data on the Patriot. They also mention that the flash drives is drop proof and works great with both 3.0 and 2.0 on Windows 8.1. Customers say that it'll work fine in all of their computers, except for their main computer with a 3.0 USB hub.

"...The Patriot Supersonic Boost ended all of this....GREAT performance especially running it in a 3.0 port!..." Read more

"...Final thoughts: I am very impressed with the performance of these Patriot XT parts, but I ordered a Patriot Supersonic RAGE 128GB last night, and I..." Read more

"...The design is perfection, it's reliable, and the performance amazing. The indicator light is in the right place at the right intensity...." Read more

"...I must admit, I find the outside lettering and design childish and unprofessional (not quite mature tech male) so I put a binder clip over it and..." Read more

133 customers mention129 positive4 negative

Customers appreciate the value of the flash drive. They say it's a good deal on USB sticks, and well worth the cost. Customers also mention that it has nice capacity for the price.

"...It's worthy of 5 starts +. It's worth every penny." Read more

"...Good price compared to other 256GB USB offeringsCONS:Slow random write speedAverage random read speed..." Read more

"...This was the easiest and most cost effective way to be able to transport documents home and back to work again...." Read more

"...Overall, this is a good flash drive for the money...." Read more

106 customers mention99 positive7 negative

Customers are satisfied with the capacity of the flash drive. They mention that it has a great storage capacity, holds a ton of music and programs, and has reliable storage. Some say that the memory stick is the perfect solution for their USB storage needs and has able to store and playback their mp4s, avi's and music on their TV.

"...a tight fit but worked, this model is a bit more compact and has twice the capacity and fits perfectly inside the chassis so there is nothing to..." Read more

"Great to have the space and still maintain excellent speed...." Read more

"Works as expected.Have data stored on a couple, after a year still working without any corruption or data loss." Read more

"...task at hand: saving files to the drive for storage & ease of large data file transport...." Read more

78 customers mention67 positive11 negative

Customers like the rubber coating of the flash drive. They say it's spongy, protects the drive if dropped, and is sturdy. Some mention that the drive is encased in a hard rubberized enclosure that keeps the device safe.

"...USB Flash Drives, they are reliable, durable, and have a nice rubber body to protect it, I have not had one fail on me yet, and they run 24 X 7...." Read more

"...This drive also has a rubber sheath around it protecting it if dropped...." Read more

"...Among the reasons I like the Patriot drives is the rubber exterior that provides excellent shock protection in case of a drop...." Read more

"...Also, since it's made out of rubber, it wont show any scratches. (My old flash drive has many scratches on it and looks very beaten up.)..." Read more

61 customers mention40 positive21 negative

Customers are mixed about the size of the flash drive. Some mention it's small but the large capacity holds, while others say it'll not fit without jamming it in.

"...It's not slippery, and it's the right size - not so tiny you need tweezers to handle it. I highly recommend this product...." Read more

"...Upon opening it, I liked it! It is not as small and flashy as many others but for my purposes it was perfect...." Read more

"...is a bit more compact and has twice the capacity and fits perfectly inside the chassis so there is nothing to bump or lose on the outside of the..." Read more

"...Rubber caps on this batch of 2 that I got fit nice and snug...." Read more

58 customers mention37 positive21 negative

Customers are mixed about the appearance of the flash drive. Some mention it's very nice looking, stylish, and rugged due to the rubber casing. However, others say that the casing isn't very aesthetically pleasing, the outside lettering and design is childish, and the cover design is poor.

"This is my 2nd patriot. The design is perfection, it's reliable, and the performance amazing...." Read more

"...thing must die, no? I must admit, I find the outside lettering and design childish and unprofessional (not quite mature tech male) so I put a..." Read more

"...drive arrives in a good package, and has a soft rubbery grip that is nice and sturdy...." Read more

"Synopsis: Casing is nice, other than that it's just a flash drive...." Read more

Blazing Fast Read Speed, Good Sequential Write Speed, Average to Poor Random Write Speed.
4 Stars
Blazing Fast Read Speed, Good Sequential Write Speed, Average to Poor Random Write Speed.
I purchased the Patriot 256GB Boost XT USB 3 flash drive and it performs extremely well... for read purposes and most write purposes.See the attached photo of the CrystalDiskMark bench on my system.The sequential read speed is other-worldly at speeds around 350 MB/sec or greater. The sequential write speed is often 60 to 90 MB/sec which is great. Random read speed is on par with other USB 3 flash drives with 8.5 MB/sec. The random write speeds are where this USB flash drive has the bottleneck. The random writes are much slower than other offerings.The flash drive arrives in a good package, and has a soft rubbery grip that is nice and sturdy. However, instead of a more practical slide cap, the cap actually pops off, and one needs to attach it to the other end during use, or risk misplacing it. Even then, there is the possibility that the cap can fall off.The drive's main purpose with my system is to permanently store several thousand files totaling about 200GB, and accessed frequently and regularly by a piece of software I regularly use. For that, the sequential read speed is of utmost importance. Although, writing the files to the drive will be relatively quick given the 60 MB/sec sustained write speed.Overall, the USB flash drive performs extremely well for the $62 price I paid.Test System:Toshiba Qosmio X875 Laptop - Quad-Core Intel i7-3630QM with 16GB RAM, 2 x 1TB hard drive, external USB 3.0 hubWindows 10 Home x64 Operating System - Version 1511 - all applicable Windows Updates as of July 1, 2016Test Software: Crystal DiskMark 5.1.2 x64PROS:Blazing Fast Read speed - one of the fastest I've encountered on a USB flash driveGreat Sequential Write speed - 60 MB/sec sustained on my test system (with some drops when my system buffer couldn't keep up)Good price compared to other 256GB USB offeringsCONS:Slow random write speedAverage random read speedGets hot when performing writesRubber cap can get lost, even if you attach it to the end during use.
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Raphael FAILLET
5.0 out of 5 stars Bon Produit Bonne Qualité de Fabrication
Reviewed in France on September 18, 2023
Franktigullio
5.0 out of 5 stars Patriot Supersonic Boost XT Flash USB
Reviewed in Italy on July 10, 2021
Raj
5.0 out of 5 stars Looks nice, durable and great transfer speeds
Reviewed in Canada on November 27, 2019
Size: 256 GBStyle: Boost XTVerified Purchase
Rony
5.0 out of 5 stars Bonne qualité
Reviewed in France on August 29, 2020
Size: 64 GBStyle: Boost XTVerified Purchase
Rony
5.0 out of 5 stars Bonne qualité
Reviewed in France on August 29, 2020