--- product_id: 246726709 title: "Kingston DataTraveler Kyson USB 3.2 Gen 1 Flash Drive 128GB - Stylish Capless Metal Case" brand: "kingston" price: "R1226" currency: ZAR in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 category: "Kingston" url: https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/246726709-kingston-datatraveler-kyson-usb-3-2-gen-1-flash-drive store_origin: ZA region: South Africa --- # 200MB/s read speed Shockproof durability Functional keyring loop Kingston DataTraveler Kyson USB 3.2 Gen 1 Flash Drive 128GB - Stylish Capless Metal Case **Brand:** kingston **Price:** R1226 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🚀 Unlock Speed & Style — Your Data’s New Best Friend ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Kingston DataTraveler Kyson USB 3.2 Gen 1 Flash Drive 128GB - Stylish Capless Metal Case by kingston - **How much does it cost?** R1226 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.za](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/246726709-kingston-datatraveler-kyson-usb-3-2-gen-1-flash-drive) ## Best For - kingston enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted kingston brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Built to Last:** Shockproof construction and a 5-year warranty ensure your data stays safe wherever life takes you. - • **Always On-The-Go:** Compact and lightweight design with a functional loop to attach to your keys or bag. - • **Blazing Fast Transfers:** Experience up to 200MB/s read and 60MB/s write speeds for seamless file management. - • **Sleek Metal, Zero Caps:** Capless, stylish metal casing means no lost caps and a premium feel in your hand. - • **Massive Storage, Minimal Bulk:** 128GB capacity stores your essential files, photos, and videos without weighing you down. ## Overview The Kingston DataTraveler Kyson 128GB USB 3.2 Gen 1 flash drive combines rapid 200MB/s read speeds with a durable, shockproof metal design. Its capless form factor and functional keyring loop make it the perfect portable storage solution for busy professionals who demand reliability and style on the move. ## Description From the manufacturer DataTraveler Kyson USB Flash Drive with Stylish Capless Metal Case Compact, High-Performance USB Flash Drive Kingston’s DataTraveler Kyson is a high-performance Type-A USB flash drive with extremely fast transfer speeds of up to 200MB/s read and 60MB/s write¹, allowing quick and convenient file transfers. With up to 512GB² of storage, you can store and share photos, videos, music and other content on the go. The capless metal design saves you the trouble of losing a cap, and the functional loop makes it easy to take wherever you go. DataTraveler Kyson is a stylish, dependable USB-A Flash drive. Stylish metal and capless design Up to 200MB/s read speeds¹ Functional loop attaches to key rings Capacities up to 512GB² Durable and lightweight The compact storage solution with stylish and durable metal casing USB 3.2 Gen 1 speeds Up to 200MB/s Read and 60MB/s Write¹ Speed may vary due to host hardware, software and usage. Some of the listed capacity on a Flash storage device is used for formatting and other functions and is thus not available for data storage. As such, the actual available capacity for data storage is less than what is listed on the products. Review: Solid stick - Bought this USB stick to back up large files and keep a portable copy. Transfer speeds are generally good, though they can vary depending on the type of files. The stick itself is very compact, lightweight, and feels well made. Overall, I'm happy with my purchase. Review: Good price for the size and speed - I've bought 2 of these recently, 1 for general use and 1 to go in my Blink Sync2 Module to provide local usb storage for my blink cameras. As a lot of users have done, I ran a CrystalDiskMark on it. This was only done on 1 out of the 2 I bought and was done twice, after a quick formats with 64KB and 128KB allocation unit sizes. Write-caching is disabled for quick removal by default on my machine. Slightly higher sequential read speeds with the 64KB size, but otherwise, not really much difference. Certainly not enough to affect general everyday use for me. I haven't noticed either getting particularly hot, but being an exposed metal case would help with any heat dissipation needed. Overall, a good sized USB 3.2 Gen 1 with a nice balance between capacity, speed and price. I can certainly see me getting more of these (at various capacities as needed) for myself and family and recommending to friends. ## Features - Stylish metal and capless design - Up to 200MB/s read speeds¹ - Functional loop attaches to key rings ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B08KHVTS1M | | Best Sellers Rank | 5,261 in Computers & Accessories ( See Top 100 in Computers & Accessories ) 89 in USB Flash Drives | | Box Contents | 1 Piece | | Brand | Kingston | | Brand Name | Kingston | | Colour | Black | | Compatible Devices | All devices with USB port | | Country of Origin | China | | Customer Reviews | 4.4 out of 5 stars 15,773 Reviews | | EU Spare Part Availability Duration | 2 Years | | Flash Memory Type | USB | | Global Trade Identification Number | 00740617309119 | | Hardware Connectivity Technology | USB Type A | | Hardware Interface | USB 3.2 Gen 1 | | Hardware interface | USB 3.2 Gen 1 | | Item Type Name | USB 3.2 Kingston 128GB DATRAVELER KYSON | | Item Weight | 5 Grams | | Manufacturer | Kingston | | Manufacturer Part Number | DTKN/128GB | | Memory Storage Capacity | 128 GB | | Memory storage capacity | 128 GB | | Model Name | DTKN | | Model Number | DTKN/128GB | | Network Connectivity Technology | USB 3.2 Gen 1 | | Product Features | Shockproof | | Product Warranty | 5 year manufacturer | | Read Speed | 200 Megabytes Per Second | | Read speed | 200 Megabytes Per Second | | Special feature | Shockproof | | UPC | 740617309119 | | Unit Count | 1.0 count | | Write Speed | 60 MB/s | | Write speed | 60 MB/s | ## Product Details - **Brand:** Kingston - **Hardware interface:** USB 3.2 Gen 1 - **Memory storage capacity:** 128 GB - **Special feature:** Safe - **Write speed:** 60 MB/s ## Images ![Kingston DataTraveler Kyson USB 3.2 Gen 1 Flash Drive 128GB - Stylish Capless Metal Case - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/713YcDTom1L.jpg) ![Kingston DataTraveler Kyson USB 3.2 Gen 1 Flash Drive 128GB - Stylish Capless Metal Case - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71pr5o4DasL.jpg) ![Kingston DataTraveler Kyson USB 3.2 Gen 1 Flash Drive 128GB - Stylish Capless Metal Case - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71smxfE24EL.jpg) ![Kingston DataTraveler Kyson USB 3.2 Gen 1 Flash Drive 128GB - Stylish Capless Metal Case - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71OUJVERBPL.jpg) ![Kingston DataTraveler Kyson USB 3.2 Gen 1 Flash Drive 128GB - Stylish Capless Metal Case - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/712xecjfXJL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Size** options. ## Questions & Answers **Q: Does the device have encryption software loaded?** A: No. However, you can use your OS' built in encryption, however this will lock it to a specific OS (Windows formatted drives can only be read under Windows, etc). For Windows, you're looking for "Bitlocker To Go", on Mac look for Encrypted APFS in Disk Utility, and on Linux, you're looking for LUKS. **Q: What happened to the full metal kingston usb sticks of this size? plastic is much less sturdy.** A: No idea but I have changed over to the Sandisk equivalent - slightly different shape but all metal and no cap. **Q: Has anyone used these drives with windows 7? thank you** A: With regards to your query, please contact us via the support page of our website. Your Kingston Team. **Q: What does that mean sajid jamil. Backwards compatible** A: Backwards compatibility ensures that a USB 3.2 drive can be used on a USB 3.0 or USB 2.0 port as they are physically the same connection type. Should you have any questions, please contact us directly via the support page of our website. Your Kingston Team. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Solid stick *by C***M on 15 June 2026* Bought this USB stick to back up large files and keep a portable copy. Transfer speeds are generally good, though they can vary depending on the type of files. The stick itself is very compact, lightweight, and feels well made. Overall, I'm happy with my purchase. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good price for the size and speed *by S***T on 16 July 2024* I've bought 2 of these recently, 1 for general use and 1 to go in my Blink Sync2 Module to provide local usb storage for my blink cameras. As a lot of users have done, I ran a CrystalDiskMark on it. This was only done on 1 out of the 2 I bought and was done twice, after a quick formats with 64KB and 128KB allocation unit sizes. Write-caching is disabled for quick removal by default on my machine. Slightly higher sequential read speeds with the 64KB size, but otherwise, not really much difference. Certainly not enough to affect general everyday use for me. I haven't noticed either getting particularly hot, but being an exposed metal case would help with any heat dissipation needed. Overall, a good sized USB 3.2 Gen 1 with a nice balance between capacity, speed and price. I can certainly see me getting more of these (at various capacities as needed) for myself and family and recommending to friends. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Handy usb pen *by D***D on 17 May 2025* Handy storage device! I like the look and feel of this. It small and compact and feels like it won't break like some of the other usb pens out there. Can be attached to a key ring if needed and holds a good chunk of data. The transfer rates are good and video playback works great. Device can be encrypted if you want to keep the files safe and password protected. I use mine a mini storage drive for launch box so I can play retro games on the go. Overall this product is a great strong and reliable bit of storage and you won't go far wrong with it. Plug and play and just store the files you need on the go or even backup some of your most important files and store it away somewhere. Great for the price ## Frequently Bought Together - Kingston DataTraveler Kyson USB 3.2 Gen 1 Flash Drive 128GB - Stylish Capless Metal Case - SanDisk 128GB Ultra Flair USB 3.0 Flash Drive USB stick, Memory stick with transfer speeds up to 150 MB/s, Password protection, Durable, Sleek Metal Casing Silver/Black --- ## 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.co.za/products/246726709-kingston-datatraveler-kyson-usb-3-2-gen-1-flash-drive](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/246726709-kingston-datatraveler-kyson-usb-3-2-gen-1-flash-drive) --- *Product available on Desertcart South Africa* *Store origin: ZA* *Last updated: 2026-07-25*