--- product_id: 50412871 title: "Kanguru FlashBlu30 – 16GB USB Flash Drive – Physical Write Protection Switch - Super Fast USB 3.0" brand: "kanguru" price: "€ 85.33" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.pt/products/50412871-kanguru-flashblu30-16gb-usb-flash-drive-physical-write-protection-switch store_origin: PT region: Portugal --- # 120 MB/s read speed Physical write-protect switch 3-year warranty & 10+ years data retention Kanguru FlashBlu30 – 16GB USB Flash Drive – Physical Write Protection Switch - Super Fast USB 3.0 **Brand:** kanguru **Price:** € 85.33 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🔐 Secure your data, speed your workflow, and never look back. ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Kanguru FlashBlu30 – 16GB USB Flash Drive – Physical Write Protection Switch - Super Fast USB 3.0 by kanguru - **How much does it cost?** € 85.33 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.pt](https://www.desertcart.pt/products/50412871-kanguru-flashblu30-16gb-usb-flash-drive-physical-write-protection-switch) ## Best For - kanguru enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted kanguru brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Rugged & Portable:** Crafted with a durable aluminum casing, this sleek drive is built to withstand your on-the-go lifestyle without weighing you down. - • **Long-Term Reliability:** Backed by a 3-year warranty and engineered for 10+ years of data retention, this drive is your trusted digital vault. - • **Blazing USB 3.0 Speeds:** Transfer your files in a flash with up to 120 MB/s read and 50 MB/s write speeds—because every second counts. - • **Universal Compatibility:** Seamlessly plug and play across Windows, Mac, Linux, and even older USB 2.0 devices—your data, anywhere, anytime. - • **Unbreakable Data Security:** Flip the physical write-protect switch to lock your data from accidental edits or malware—true hardware-level protection no software can bypass. ## Overview The Kanguru FlashBlu30 16GB USB 3.0 flash drive delivers rapid data transfers up to 120 MB/s read and 50 MB/s write speeds, combined with a unique physical write-protect switch that guarantees hardware-level data security. Its durable aluminum design ensures portability and resilience, while broad OS compatibility and a 3-year warranty with 10+ years data retention make it a reliable choice for professionals who demand speed and peace of mind. ## Description The Kanguru FlashBlu30™ USB3.0 flash drive with physical write protect switch combines cost-effective data storage and convenience with lightning-fast data mobility. The super speed USB3.0 makes the Kanguru FlashBlu30 one of the fastest drives on the market with data transfer read speeds of up to 400MB per second and write speeds of up to 175MB per second (depending on capacity). The convenient physical write protects switch enables the user to quickly switch back and forth between read only and read/write modes to protect data from accidental overwriting or erasure. Review: TRUE Physical Write-Protection - A Brilliant Device - Its annoying when people don't understand what they are buying and give bad reviews on a device that is actually brilliant. This flash drive is literally the one of only a few on the market that actually support physical write-protection that windows CANNOT bypass. You might not believe me but most other flash devices, sd cards that have write-protection are not physical but actually software driven when they read that little side switch on the device. On the inferior devices, windows or a virus can bypass the lock on those drives - believe it or not. However this is not possible on the Kanguru - its impossible. This is the only device you can safely plug into another computer and not worry about an infection or loss of data. Its also the best device to create a multi-boot virus busting drive that will be safe to use again. For me it has been reliable and well built with no problems so far. Highly recommend! Review: Excellent Secure USB Flash Drive - The Read & Write speeds are very quick coupled together with the physical switch to make the drive contents Read Only and the secure / digitally signed firmware makes this USB Flash drive very hard to beat. It also has an activity red light that flashes when the drive is accessed. I use it to host the .iso for TAILS with no persistence with the option of moving to the .img version of TAILS with persistence if I need too. Highly Recommend. ## Features - Super-Fast USB 3.0 Speeds: Enjoy rapid data transfer with read speeds up to 120 MB/s and write speeds up to 50 MB/s (depending on capacity), ensuring quick access to your files. - Built-in Physical Write Protect Switch: Secure your data by flipping the switch to "read-only" mode, preventing accidental overwriting or virus infection, and ensuring files are safe when in locked mode. - Durable, Compact Design: Built with a high-strength aluminium casing, this lightweight flash drive is both sturdy and portable, perfect for carrying your important documents, photos, and more on the go. - Plug-and-Play Compatibility: Its compatible with Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. Backward compatibility with USB 2.0 ensures smooth operation across a wide range of devices. - 3-Year Warranty & Long-Term Reliability: With a 3-year limited warranty and a data retention life of 10+ years, the FlashBlu30 is designed to provide secure, long-lasting performance. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B00JJIE95G | | Best Sellers Rank | 29,331 in Computers & Accessories ( See Top 100 in Computers & Accessories ) 482 in USB Flash Drives | | Colour | Blue | | Connectivity technology | USB | | Flash memory type | NAND | | Global Trade Identification Number | 07051101115608 | | Guaranteed software updates until | unknown | | Hardware Connectivity Technology | USB Type A | | Item model number | ALK-FB30-16G | | Manufacturer | Kanguru | | Model name | ALK-FB30-16G | | Product dimensions | 2.8D x 7.2W x 2.8H centimetres | | Read speed | 120 Megabytes Per Second | | UPC | 185732444244 705110111560 | ## Product Details - **Brand:** Kanguru - **Hardware interface:** USB 3.0 - **Memory storage capacity:** 16 GB - **Special feature:** Lightweight - **Write speed:** 45 Mo/s ## Images ![Kanguru FlashBlu30 – 16GB USB Flash Drive – Physical Write Protection Switch - Super Fast USB 3.0 - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51WpXteRTwL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Size, Style** options. ## Questions & Answers **Q: most write protect switches are "advisory" and enforced by the computer OS. does this actually disable write at the usb flash drive level?** A: It physically stops writing and has saved me countless times from viruses. **Q: what is a read-only flash drive?** A: The flash drive is actually conditionally read-only, depending upon the position of the read-only switch. In the read-only position, the drive cane be read from but not written to -- this is useful if you want to use it to store a clean copy of an operating system installation disk (especially since a fair number of modern computers do not have a CD/DVD/BluRay drive, let alone floppy drive, that would have served the same purpose in past years) -- you never know when you might need this if your computer develops a persistent crash or virus/worm/Trojan horse infection. In the other position, the drive can be written to -- this is how you put the clean copy of the operating system installation disk (or whatever) on there in the first place (from a known good system). **Q: What is the capacity of this drive?** A: 16 GB ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ TRUE Physical Write-Protection - A Brilliant Device *by J***G on 10 January 2014* Its annoying when people don't understand what they are buying and give bad reviews on a device that is actually brilliant. This flash drive is literally the one of only a few on the market that actually support physical write-protection that windows CANNOT bypass. You might not believe me but most other flash devices, sd cards that have write-protection are not physical but actually software driven when they read that little side switch on the device. On the inferior devices, windows or a virus can bypass the lock on those drives - believe it or not. However this is not possible on the Kanguru - its impossible. This is the only device you can safely plug into another computer and not worry about an infection or loss of data. Its also the best device to create a multi-boot virus busting drive that will be safe to use again. For me it has been reliable and well built with no problems so far. Highly recommend! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent Secure USB Flash Drive *by A***R on 4 October 2025* The Read & Write speeds are very quick coupled together with the physical switch to make the drive contents Read Only and the secure / digitally signed firmware makes this USB Flash drive very hard to beat. It also has an activity red light that flashes when the drive is accessed. I use it to host the .iso for TAILS with no persistence with the option of moving to the .img version of TAILS with persistence if I need too. Highly Recommend. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good for security *by T***N on 6 December 2025* This is the second write protect usb drive I’ve purchased, when you buy used computer equipment having your OS and Wiping software with write protection keeps the operating system files safe from virus and malware so one usb is to wipe used hard drives and the second is to reinstall the operating system, the way if the previous owner has virus or malware on the os then it can’t infect the usb drive so you know the systems darter than if you use any old usb drive. These are fast and decent quality USB drives and look nice also, it’s worth the extra cost for the peace of mine for write protect drives ## Frequently Bought Together - FlashBlu30 with Physical Write Protect Switch - Netac 64GB USB Flash Drive 3.0 USB Memory Stick Thumb Drive Jump Drive 64GB, ABS Housing Body - U335S --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.pt/products/50412871-kanguru-flashblu30-16gb-usb-flash-drive-physical-write-protection-switch](https://www.desertcart.pt/products/50412871-kanguru-flashblu30-16gb-usb-flash-drive-physical-write-protection-switch) --- *Product available on Desertcart Portugal* *Store origin: PT* *Last updated: 2026-04-23*