TechRadar Verdict
A tough little drive that performs mostly as anticipated.
Like its V2 predecessor, the PRO Elite V3 has a switch-blade design.
The USB blade is held inside until needed when it can easily be pushed out.
It’s available from numerous online retailers in 256GB, 512GB, and the 1TB model reviewed here.
American prices onAmazon.comare $31.99, $61.06 and $84.99 for the 256GB.
512GB and 1TB models, respectively.
UK pricing on Amazon.co.ukfor the same capacities is 34.99, 61.19 and 86.20.
That makes it more expensive than the Kingston DataTraveler Max, but only by a few pounds or dollars.
Not excessively priced or a bargain, this drive is pitched by PNY as a premium solution.
After some use, the blade came out more easily, thankfully.
Depending on the individual’s weight and footwear, it would probably handle being stood on.
And that, in a nutshell, is the PNY PRO Elite V3.
Its a reasonable performance Gen 2 drive that seems robust and is highly pocketable.
PNY doesnt provide software to sync files, but the storage market seems to be moving toward this.
1TB might be on the snug side for some customers.
The PNY PRO Elite V3 is a decent product but not exceptional.
Should I buy the PNY PRO Elite V3?
Better to invest in a USB 4.0 or Thunderbolt-compatible gear and get the extra speed that it should offer.
