What’s the difference between the iXpand Flash Drive and Flash Drive Go?

SanDisk has two similar thumb drives with the iXpand Flash Drive and iXpand Flash Drive Go. So, what are the main differences between these versions?

You can find out in this comparison guide for the iXpand Flash Drives.

Quick Summary

When compared to the SanDisk iXpand Flash Drive, the SanDisk iXpand Flash Drive Go is smaller in size and comes with a keyring hole. Thus, the go version is more portable as it is easier to bring with you on the go.

On the other hand, the iXpand Flash Drive is the only one of the two to offer video streaming as you will be able to play .MOV and .MP4 videos at up to 4K.

The two thumb drives are the same when it comes to the connectors being used, operating temperature and warranty length.

iXpand Flash Drive vs. iXpand Flash Drive Go Comparison Chart

You can take a look at Seeking Tech’s comparison table for the thumb drives below.

Capacity Options

When it comes to capacity options, the iXpand Flash Drive is the only one of the two to offer a 32 GB version. Otherwise, you have the same capacity choices for both products.

You can find the available options below:

iXpand Flash Drive:

• 32 GB
• 64 GB
• 128 GB
• 256 GB

iXpand Flash Drive Go:

• 64 GB
• 128 GB
• 256 GB

Model Numbers

You can check out the model number associated with each capacity for both thumb drives below:

• 32 GB iXpand Flash Drive: SDIX30C-032G-AN6NN
• 64 GB iXpand Flash Drive: SDIX30C-064G-AN6NN
• 128 GB iXpand Flash Drive: SDIX30C-128G-AN6NN
• 256 GB iXpand Flash Drive: SDIX30C-256G-AN6NN

• 64 GB iXpand Flash Drive Go: SDIX60N-064G-AN6NN
• 128 GB iXpand Flash Drive Go: SDIX60N-128G-AN6NN
• 256 GB iXpand Flash Drive Go: SDIX60N-256G-AN6NN

Dimensions

The go version is smaller all around when compared to the normal version of the iXpand Flash Drive.

You can find the measurements for both products below:

• iXpand Flash Drive: 2.36 in. x 0.68 in. x 0.48 in. (or 59.94 mm x 17.27mm x 12.19 mm)
• iXpand Flash Drive Go: 2.08 in. 0.49 in. x 0.47 in. (or 53.00 mm x 12.50 mm x 12.00 mm)

Keyring Hole

The iXpand Flash Drive Go is the only one of the two to support a keyring hole, which will let you attach the thumb drive the ring that hold your keys.

Interfaces

When it comes to interfaces, you can use the Lightning and USB 3.0 connectors for both thumb drives in this versus guide.

Keep in mind that you can only use one connector at a time.

Video Formats

The iXpand Flash Drive is the only product out of the two so support video streaming as it is capable of playing the following video formats:

• .MOV
• .MP4

Video Resolution

The iXpand Flash Drive also supports the 4K Ultra HD (3840 x 2160) video resolution.

Compatible iPads, iPhones and iPods

The two flash drives in this comparison are compatible with the following iPads, iPhones and iPods:

• iPhone 11 Pro Max
• iPhone 11 Pro
• iPhone 11
• iPhone XS
• iPhone XS Max
• iPhone XR
• iPhone X
• iPhone 8
• iPhone 8 Plus
• iPhone 7
• iPhone 7 Plus
• iPhone SE
• iPhone SE 2020
• iPhone 6
• iPhone 6 Plus
• iPhone 5
• iPad Air
• iPad mini 2
• iPad mini 3
• iPad mini 4
• iPad mini 5
• 1st Generation 12.9″ iPad Pro
• 2nd Generation 12.9″ iPad Pro
• 9.7″ iPad with Retina display
• iPod (5th generation and newer) with Lightning connector and iOS 11+

Operating System Compatiblity

You can also find the operating system compatibility for both storage drives below:

iXpand Flash Drive:

• Windows Vista
• Windows 7
• Windows 8
• Windows 10
• Chrome OS
• Mac OS X v10.8 (or higher)

iXpand Flash Drive Go:

• Windows 7
• Windows 8
• Windows 10
• Mac OS X v10.9 (or higher)

Operating Temperature

The normal and go versions of the iXpand Flash Drive have the same operating temperature range, which is from 0° C to 35° C.

Warranty

The SanDisk iXpand Flash Drive and SanDisk iXpand Flash Drive Go have the same warranty length, which is one year for the U.S. region and two years for the rest of the world.

Resources:

• https://documents.westerndigital.com/content/dam/doc-library/en_us/assets/public/sandisk/product/ixpand-usb-3-0/data-sheet-ixpand-flash-drive.pdf
• https://documents.westerndigital.com/content/dam/doc-library/en_us/assets/public/sandisk/product/usb-flash/ixpand-go-usb-3-0/data-sheet-ixpand-go-usb-3-0.pdf