
Running a Linux distribution from a USB stick requires the fastest possible speed. Inexpensive flash drives, while technically "USB 3.1β, are so slow that they are slower than even mechanical platter hard drives in both reading and writing. That's why I bought this.

Compact and Convenient: SanDisk Cruzer Fit USB 32GB Flash Drive (SDCZ33-032G-A11)
66 Review

Sandisk Ultra Flair 128 GB Silver USB Flash Drive: Reliable and High-Speed Storage
65 Review

Titan Gray Samsung BAR Plus 256GB USB 3.1 Flash Drive (MUF-256BE4/AM) with Up to 400MB/s Transfer Speed
69 Review

32GB SanDisk USB Flash Drive (SDCZ430-032G-A46)
78 Review

Shock-Resistant Transcend StoreJet 25M3 USB 3.1 Slim Portable Hard Drive with 500GB Capacity
99 Review

Game console Microsoft Xbox One X 1000 GB HDD, black
53 Review

π Seagate Backup Plus Slim STHN2000400 2TB Portable Hard Drive - Black: Your Reliable External Storage Solution
93 Review

2 TB External HDD Western Digital WD Elements Portable (WDBU), USB 3.0, black
84 Review