When looking for the best USB flash drives for storing music, we look at the following criteria: storage capacity, data transfer speed, audio format compatibility, and overall design.

Our top picks come from well-known brands SanDisk and Kingston.

TL;DR: The SanDisk 256GB Ultra Dual Drive Go USB Type-C Flash Drive is our best overall pick. With 256GB of storage, USB-A and USB-C connectivity, blazing-fast read speeds of up to 420Mbps and write speeds of up to 380Mbps, it can access and save files in no time.

After testing more than 10 USB flash drives, the SanDisk 256GB Ultra Dual Drive Go USB Type-C drive immediately stands out for its versatile offering.