---
product_id: 12276003
title: "Kanguru FlashBlu30 – 16GB USB Flash Drive – Physical Write Protection Switch - Super Fast USB 3.0"
brand: "kanguru"
price: "£68.24"
currency: GBP
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 13
category: "Kanguru"
url: https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/12276003-kanguru-flashblu30-16gb-usb-flash-drive-physical-write-protection-switch
store_origin: GB
region: United Kingdom
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# 120 MB/s read speed Waterproof & durable aluminum casing Physical write-protect switch Kanguru FlashBlu30 – 16GB USB Flash Drive – Physical Write Protection Switch - Super Fast USB 3.0

**Brand:** kanguru
**Price:** £68.24
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🚀 Lock, Load & Flash: The USB Drive That Means Business

## 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?** £68.24 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.uk](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/12276003-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

- • **Blazing USB 3.0 Speeds:** Transfer your files in a flash with up to 120 MB/s read and 145 MB/s write speeds—because your time is money.
- • **Universal Compatibility:** Seamlessly plug and play across Windows, Mac, Linux, and even legacy USB 2.0 devices—flexibility that fits your workflow.
- • **Sleek, Rugged Portability:** Crafted from high-strength aluminum and waterproof design, this lightweight drive is built to survive your busiest days.
- • **Unbreakable Data Security:** Flip the physical write-protect switch to lock your files from accidental edits or malware—ultimate peace of mind on the go.
- • **Long-Term Reliability Guaranteed:** Backed by a 3-year warranty and 10+ years of data retention, your critical files stay safe well into the future.

## Overview

The Kanguru FlashBlu30 is a 16GB USB 3.0 flash drive delivering ultra-fast data transfers up to 120 MB/s read and 145 MB/s write speeds. Its standout feature is a physical write-protect switch that safeguards your data from accidental overwrites and malware. Encased in durable, waterproof aluminum, this compact drive offers broad compatibility with Windows, Mac, and Linux systems, backed by a 3-year warranty and over a decade of data retention reliability.

## Description

16GB FlashBlu30

Review: Solidly built, useful lock feature - Feels solidly built when inserting and removing from the USB port. The physical write-protect switch is useful for my purpose, which is why I got this.
Review: Great for Unraid - This drive works very well as an Unraid boot device. Just follow the steps to install, and you are good to go. I’ve run a server on this for about 6 months with no issues.

## 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 |
| Additional Features | Lightweight, Physical write protect switch, Super Fast USB 3.0, Water Proof |
| Best Sellers Rank | #682 in USB Flash Drives |
| Brand | Kanguru |
| Color | blue |
| Compatible Devices | Linux, MacOS, Ms windows |
| Compatible Phone Models | Windows Xp |
| Connectivity Technology | USB |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 210 Reviews |
| EU Spare Part Availability Duration | 3 Years |
| Flash Memory Type | USB |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 07051101115608 |
| Hardware Connectivity Technology | USB Type A |
| Hardware Interface | USB 3.0 |
| Item Dimensions D x W x H | 1.1"D x 2.83"W x 1.1"H |
| Item Weight | 0.01 Kilograms |
| Manufacturer | Kanguru Solutions |
| Memory Storage Capacity | 16 GB |
| Mfr Part Number | ALK-FB30-16G |
| Model Name | FlashBlu30 |
| Model Number | ALK-FB30-16G |
| Read Speed | 120 Megabytes Per Second |
| Special Feature | Lightweight, Physical write protect switch, Super Fast USB 3.0, Water Proof |
| UPC | 185732444244 705110111560 |
| Unit Count | 1.0 Count |
| Warranty Description | 3 Years |
| Write Speed | 145 MB/s |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Kanguru
- **Hardware Interface:** USB 3.0
- **Memory Storage Capacity:** 16 GB
- **Special Feature:** Lightweight, Physical write protect switch, Super Fast USB 3.0, Water Proof
- **Write Speed:** 145 MB/s

## Images

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## 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

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Solidly built, useful lock feature
*by A***N on March 19, 2026*

Feels solidly built when inserting and removing from the USB port. The physical write-protect switch is useful for my purpose, which is why I got this.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great for Unraid
*by J***T on April 28, 2024*

This drive works very well as an Unraid boot device. Just follow the steps to install, and you are good to go. I’ve run a server on this for about 6 months with no issues.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Very durable, fast USB flash drive with read & write lock on it
*by R***B on March 4, 2021*

I bought one over 6 years ago and it is still going! It has the ability to be locked in a "read only" mode so you can't get a virus from a computer that has one even if you stick this USB drive in it and copy files off of the USB stick or run apps directly from it. Only issue is that this brand is very expensive, but has solid build quality that does last. They have not come down in price over the years, they have become even more expensive. Many other USB flash drives I have used are very cheaply made and tend to break after a year or two of use. This one has an aluminum shell, led activity light on the end of it, and a cap to prevent dust and dirt from getting into the end. A must have in a world full of viruses.

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*Store origin: GB*
*Last updated: 2026-07-01*