Since their appearance on the market, USB keys have continued to interest users. In addition to their practicality and usefulness, they are also items that can serve as corporate gifts. Moreover, a customizable USB key represents an ideal goodie for conveying a brand image, making a product or service known or even increasing awareness and visibility. But it is not always easy to decide which one to choose among the available options. Here are some of the most interesting models produced by well-known brands.
The Kingston DataTraveler
This brand is one of the benchmarks in USB key production. This model is one of its best-selling products on the market. It is included in the list of entry-level items which allows users to benefit from a storage capacity of up to 256 GB. The read and transfer speed of the 32 and 64 GB models of DataTraveler from Kingston is 100 Mbps while that of the 128 and 256 GB models is 130 Mbps. The price of this item hovers around 5.50 euros. It is often used by manufacturers of personalized objects to make one customizable USB key.
The SanDisk Ultra Go
SanDisk is also a well-known brand in the field of production of USB keys and other computer items. The Ultra Go version is a hybrid USB key that allows the user to switch between an adapter or hub and can also be used on an old device with a USB-A port or a MacBook with a USB-A port. vs. The equipment is therefore perfect for people who do not have a hub or adapter. Its dual connectivity allows it to be used on different types of devices. It is a model benefiting from 3.1 technology and whose reading and transfer speed can go up to 150 Mbps.
The Corsair Flash Survivor Stealth v2
This USB key is made of aluminum. It has an EPDM seal and a molded shock absorber collar to make it particularly solid and resistant. It benefits from 3.0 technology. It also has the advantage of being waterproof up to 200 meters deep. This customizable USB key therefore presents itself as an effective solution for people who work in humid areas and who need an effective storage medium. Its unit price is around 50 euros according to the seller. And if it is personalized, you must also take into account the cost of customization which varies from one manufacturer to another.
The Lexar JumpDrive Fingerprint F35
This USB key is one of the best for anyone looking for a very secure device. It is equipped with a 256-bit AES encryption system to optimize the confidentiality of its contents. This is a biometric authentication function through fingerprint recognition. It is integrated into the key and allows the secure partition of the key to be encoded. Up to ten people can store their fingerprints on this key. As for its transfer and reading speed, it is 150 Mbps. In terms of price, the item costs around 80 euros per piece according to the seller. It is an interesting business gift for companies who wish to offer an original item to their partners, for example.
The Corsair Flash Voyager GTX
Companies looking for a device that benefits from both attractive storage space and optimized reading and transfer speed for their employees can turn to this model. It is a customizable USB key that has optimal performance. Its maximum storage capacity is 1TB. It is therefore suitable for users who have very large files to store. It is also available in 128, 256 and 512 GB. Being a high-end item, the key has a speed of up to 440 Mbps. It costs on average 350 euros.
How to make these USB keys promotional items?
There are several ways businesses can turn these items into promotional items. Already, it should be noted that each of them is a customizable USB key. They can therefore be retouched according to the needs of the company. The latter can change the shell and put its own brand, logo, slogan, logo, etc. on it. She can opt for other materials such as wood, cork, bamboo, plant fibers, etc.
The company can also choose to personalize the shape of these USB keys. It can therefore determine particular forms borrowing objects, animals, plants, etc. according to the potential tastes of its targets.
It is also possible to add a personalized home page to the USB key. This will contain content presenting the brand, a product, a service, etc.
How to choose between these USB keys?
The choice between these customizable USB keys can be based on a few criteria:
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the target: the company can vary its choice according to the needs of each of its targets. For example, gamers need a key with a large storage capacity to store video games, etc. Students, for their part, require a key allowing them to transport various research documents. For travelers, they need solid equipment while employees may need a high confidentiality key to secure important company files.
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the budget: the price for each customizable USB key is different from one model to another. There are entry-level models which are very affordable and more high-end models which are more expensive. The company therefore only has to make its choice according to its budget.
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customization to be done: among the models available on the market, there are those that are easier to modify than others. USB sticks that are made of steel or aluminum can, for example, be modified by laser engraving. Plastic shells are easier to replace with wooden shells, etc.