India, Oct. 2 -- Most Universal Serial Bus (USB) flash drives are small enough to carry anywhere, but leaving one connected to a laptop is another matter. The SanDisk Extreme Fit 512GB USB-C addresses this problem with a miniature design that barely extends beyond the port.

With advertised read speeds of up to 400 MB/s, it targets users who want additional storage without carrying an external solid-state drive (SSD) or dealing with cables. However, its compact construction comes with certain compromises, particularly when writing large files or handling demanding workloads.

Measuring 18.5 x 13.7 x 16 mm and weighing just 3 g, the drive is substantially smaller than a conventional flash drive. Its L-shaped design keeps the body close to ...