Kingston launches DataTraveler 80 and DataTraveler 70 USB-C drives in PH

Kingston Technology announced the arrival of two Type-C USB drives in the Philippines. These are the DataTraveler 80 and DataTraveler 70.

Kingston's new DataTraveler Type-C USB drives

Kingston DataTraveler 80 and 70

Kingston DataTraveler 80

Given their USB-C interface, both are viable not just for PCs but also for Android smartphones and tablets with USB-C ports. It can serve as easy storage expansion for mobile devices where you can store files that you don't want to clog your device's main storage.

DataTraveler 80 is a high-performance USB-C that supports USB-C compatible PCs, laptops, smartphones, and tablets. It is geared towards professional and business use with speeds up to 200MB/s and 60MB/s for quick and convenient file transfers. It is available in 32GB, 64GB, 128GB, and 256GB variants.

Kingston DataTraveler 70

DataTraveler 70 is the more value-driven Type-C drive. It features USB 3.2 Gen 1 which 10x faster than USB 2.0. It is available in 32GB, 64GB, and 128GB variants. Both also come with Kingston's 5-year warranty.

Price and availability

Kingston DataTraveler 70 - PHP 1,100

Kingston DataTraveler 70 - PHP 2,750

The Kingston DataTraveler 70 128GB variant is priced at PHP 1,100 while the DataTraveler 80 256GB variant is priced at PHP 2,750. Both are available via Kingston's official LazMall Flagship Store.

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