The PNY Duo Link V3 external SSD includes both a USB-C and a USB-A connector. That means the flash drive that launched Thursday can plug into any modern Mac, or it can go into a smartTV or other accessory that lacks a USB-C port — no adapter needed.
Even better, it offers 1,000MB/s data transfers, and capacities go up to 2 terabytes. The price is very competitive, too.
PNY Duo Link V3 offers USB-C and USB-A
External SSDs that plug into your Mac are a great way to add capacity at a price well below what Apple charges for built-in storage. And while ones with USB-C are the best option for Mac, iPad and iPhone, many other computers and home electronics still support only the older, clunkier USB-A. That requires an adapter.
But the PNY Duo Link V3 has a USB-C connector on one end and a USB-A connector on the other in a metal swivel design. It’s ready to go into whatever device you need it to, like older PCs.
The SSD supports USB 3.2 Gen 2, so file transfer speeds go up to 1000MB/s read and up to 800MB/s write. That’s quick enough to transfer a 4K movie in a few seconds.
The Duo Link V3 can be used to store a collection of files shared with multiple computers. Apple offers iCloud to handle this, but a physical drive is more private and secure, and doesn’t require an internet connection.
Anyone not familiar with PNY should read our review of the company’s Elite V3 SSD for reassurance that it makes top-quality products.
Price and availability
The PNY Duo Link V3 is ready to order today. The cost varies by capacity, because of course it does.
Buy it now from Amazon:
For a price comparison, a 2TB Samsung T9 SSD costs $209.99.
Easily store & transfer sophisticated data across devices with the versatile dual Type-A & Type-C️ connectors — ideal for on-the-go advanced tech users.
- USB-C and USB-A
- USB 3.2 Gen 2 for fast file transfers
- Small, metal outer casing
- Not Thunderbolt/USB4
Ed Hardy has been writing full-time about tech for 25 years, and using it for much longer than that. His intro to Apple was a Macintosh Classic II (which he still has), but now he uses a 13-inch iPad Pro as his primary computer. He’s written for NotebookReview, TabletPCReview, and Brighthand, as well as other sites.
