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HP x796w 128 GB USB Flash Drive
The HP x796w is a 128 GB metal USB flash drive for carrying documents, presentation files and other data between compatible computers. Its push-pull mechanism slides the connector out for use and retracts it into the body for carrying, so there is no separate cap to keep track of.
Useful features
At a glance128 GB capacity
128 GB capacity: holds a portable collection of work or personal files, with formatted capacity below the nominal figure.
Push-pull connector
Push-pull connector: extends for use and retracts when carried, avoiding a separate removable cap.
Metal housing
Metal housing: gives the portable storage device a metal outer body rather than relying on an exposed connector alone.
Up to 75 MB/s reads
Up to 75 MB/s reads: the rating applies to this 128 GB capacity band; faster higher-capacity ratings are excluded.
USB 2.0 backward operation
USB 2.0 backward operation: permits connection to older compatible ports at USB 2.0 speeds.
13.9 g mass
13.9 g mass: keeps the drive light enough to carry with everyday computer accessories.
Desktop compatibility
Desktop compatibility: the brochure lists Windows Vista through Windows 10 and Mac OS 10.3 or later; newer Windows qualification is unstated.
Defined operating range
Defined operating range: the manufacturer specifies 0 to 60°C for use, helping distinguish normal operation from storage conditions.
The useful features
- 128 GB capacity: holds a portable collection of work or personal files, with formatted capacity below the nominal figure.
- Push-pull connector: extends for use and retracts when carried, avoiding a separate removable cap.
- Metal housing: gives the portable storage device a metal outer body rather than relying on an exposed connector alone.
- Up to 75 MB/s reads: the rating applies to this 128 GB capacity band; faster higher-capacity ratings are excluded.
- USB 2.0 backward operation: permits connection to older compatible ports at USB 2.0 speeds.
- 13.9 g mass: keeps the drive light enough to carry with everyday computer accessories.
- Desktop compatibility: the brochure lists Windows Vista through Windows 10 and Mac OS 10.3 or later; newer Windows qualification is unstated.
- Defined operating range: the manufacturer specifies 0 to 60°C for use, helping distinguish normal operation from storage conditions.
The useful details
Know what
you’re getting.
The HP x796w is a 128 GB metal USB flash drive for carrying documents, presentation files and other data between compatible computers. Its push-pull mechanism slides the connector out for use and retracts it into the body for carrying, so there is no separate cap to keep track of. It suits a work bag, study setup or removable file library when a physical USB connection is preferable to sending files online.
The read-speed rating for this capacity is up to 75 MB/s. That helps set expectations for opening or copying files from the drive; it is not a write-speed guarantee and does not make the 128 GB version equivalent to faster, larger-capacity models. Actual performance depends on the host, file sizes and storage format. Older USB 2.0 connections remain usable at their lower transfer speed, and usable formatted capacity is below the nominal 128 GB.
The metal body weighs 13.9 g and has a 0–60 °C operating range. Listed desktop support covers Windows Vista, 7, 8 and 10 and Mac OS 10.3 or later. Connect it to a suitable USB socket and use the computer’s normal file-management and safe-removal controls. Keep an additional independent copy of important files rather than treating any single removable drive as the only backup.
A 128 GB metal USB flash drive with a retractable push-pull connector for removable computer storage.
Stores digital files and makes them available to a compatible connected host.
Stores digital files and makes them available to a compatible connected host.
Users whose device supports the card or connector format and selected capacity.
The host writes data to flash memory and reads it back through the interface.
A closer look
Specifications.
The details that matter.
Specifications
Compatibility
Windows Vista, 7, 8, 10; Mac OS 10.3 or later
System requirements
Confirm host interface, supported capacity and file-system requirements. Follow the host instructions for formatting and safe removal.
It lists Windows Vista, 7, 8 and 10 and Mac OS 10.3 or later. Usable storage is lower than the nominal capacity.
13.9 g
7.2 H × 17.6 W × 53.3 L mm
Operating voltage: 4.5–5.5 V DC