Samsung BAR Plus USB 3.1 Flash Drive Grey (256GB)
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Features
Speed in style
A modern take on a classic. The next generation Bar Plus elevates the flash drive to an everyday essential, offering impressive speeds in a striking design. Fits in your hand, a pure minimalism that cleverly blends style, speed, and reliability.
Move files in a flash
Get your time back. Fast and convenient read speeds up to 300 MB/s* with the latest USB 3.1 standard gives you more time to work, play, watch, and create. Send a 3GB 4K UHD video file from your Bar Plus to your PC in just 10 seconds** .
*Up to 300 MB/s for 256/128GB models; Up to 200 MB/s for 64/32GB models. **Minimum of 10 secs for 256/128GB models; Minimum of 14 secs for 64/32GB models (tested with combination of Asus Z370-G, Intel i7-8700K@3.70GHz, 8GB DDR4 and Windows 10 Enterprise 64bit).
Rugged refinement
As rugged as it is stylish. The sturdy metal body keeps your data safe and intact, and the integrated key ring prevents accidental misplacement or loss. The Bar Plus is the ideal combination of stunning design and worry-free durability.
Tough & Trusted
Files stay secure, anywhere you go. It works through it all with a waterproof, shock-proof, temperature-proof, magnet-proof, and X-ray-proof body, all backed by a 5-year limited warranty.*
* Waterproof : Up to 72 hrs in seawater. Shock-proof : Up to 1,500 gravitational acceleration. Temperature-proof : Withstands -25°C to 85°C operating, -40°C to 85°C non-operating. Magnet-proof : Up to 15,000 gauss (equal to MRI). X-ray-proof : Up to 50 Roentgen (equal to airport X-ray machines). Warranty : Samsung is not liable for any damages and/or loss of data or expenses incurred due to UFD data recovery. For specific details on warranty, please visit: www.samsung.com/support
Specifications
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Family Line
BAR Plus
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Performance
Up to 300MB/s read speed for USB 3.1, write speed is lower than read speed. *Actual speed may vary by host device and actual usage conditions.
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Application
PC, Notebook
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Warranty
5 years limited
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Product Type
USB 3.1 Flash Drive
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Family Line
BAR Plus
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Application
PC, Notebook
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Capacity
256GB (1GB=1,000,000,000 bytes) * Actual usable capacity may be less (due to formatting, operating system, applications or otherwise)
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Interface
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (backward compatible with USB 3.0/2.0)
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Connector
Standard A
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Dimension (WxHxD)
15.60 X 40.01 X 11.70mm
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Weight
Approx. 10.00 g
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Speed
Up to 300MB/s read speed for USB 3.1, write speed is lower than read speed. *Actual speed may vary by host device and actual usage conditions.
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Temperature
Withstands -25°C to 85°C (-13°F to 185°F) operating,-40°C to 85°C (-40°F to 185°F) non-operating
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Magnetic
15,000 G (Gauss)
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X-ray
80KV, 50uA, 4W, 500 sec Radiation time.
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Water
1m depth 3% NaCl salt water, 72hrs
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Shock
Acceleration :1,500 g (gravity), Duration time : 0.5ms, Direction : x,y,z 3 times
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EMC
KC, FCC, CE, VCCI, RCM
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5 years limited
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1) Samsung is not liable for any damages and/or loss of data or expenses incurred due to memory card data recovery. The results are based on internal tests, features and specs may vary by actual usage conditions.
Reviews
Samsung BAR Plus USB 3.1 Flash Drive Grey (256GB)
- The provided flash drive appears to be a high-performing product with a large storage capacity.
- Reviews praise its excellent read/write speeds, durable metal construction, broad compatibility, and ample 256GB of storage.
- Users report the device is reliable and efficient for their needs, whether casual or professional.
- Overall, the product seems to deliver great value and performance.
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303 Reviews
2018-12-11
2018-12-11
2018-11-27
Houston, TX
OBA
Jonathan L: Thank you for your review of the 32GB Samsung USB 3.1 BAR Plus Flash Drive. I'm glad to see that our 2018 Samsung Bar Plus is meeting your needs and expectations. With read speeds of up to 200MB/s and a sturdy metal body, transfer your data quickly, securely, and in style. Should you ever have questions or need assistance using this product, please contact Samsung Customer Support. 1) Call: 1-800-SAMSUNG (ask for Memory) Available 9AM - 12AM EST (Mon-Fri) / 9AM - 9PM EST (Sat) 2) Email: samsungmemorysupport@sea.samsung.com 3) LiveChat: https://www.livehelpnow.net/lhn/lcv.aspx?d=34834&ms=&zzwindow=0&lhnid=29783 Available 12PM-6PM EST (Mon-Fri) The Samsung Memory and Storage Community is also a great resource for getting help from Samsung moderators and customers: https://us.community.samsung.com/t5/Memory-Storage/bd-p/memoryandstorage Samsung is committed to providing the best possible product experience, quality, and value, and we are always here to help with any of your questions or concerns. This model is further backed with a 5-year manufacturer's limited warranty if purchased brand-new directly from any other authorized seller. Thanks again for choosing Samsung. ~ Samsung Memory
2025-06-26
Goldsboro Nc
2026-07-15
2026-06-12
Las vegas
2025-09-05
Texas
2025-01-04
Garifled NJ
2025-03-06
730 pointe basse dr
2026-06-11
New york, ny
2018-11-28
Los Angeles, CA
OBA
Samsung Works: Thank you for purchasing the Samsung USB 3.1 BAR Plus Flash Drive and for your review. I'm glad to see that our new 2018 Samsung Bar Plus 3.1 featuring a waterproof, shock-proof, temperature-proof, magnet-proof, and X-ray-proof slick metal body is fitting your needs. Should you ever have questions or need assistance using this product, please contact Samsung Customer Support. 1) Call: 1-800-SAMSUNG (ask for Memory) Available 9AM - 12AM EST (Mon-Fri) / 9AM - 9PM EST (Sat) 2) Email: samsungmemorysupport@sea.samsung.com 3) LiveChat: https://www.livehelpnow.net/lhn/lcv.aspx?d=34834&ms=&zzwindow=0&lhnid=29783 Available 12PM-6PM EST (Mon-Fri) The Samsung Memory and Storage Community is also a great resource for getting help from Samsung moderators and customers: https://us.community.samsung.com/t5/Memory-Storage/bd-p/memoryandstorage Samsung is committed to providing the best possible product experience, quality, and value, and we are always here to help with any of your questions or concerns. This model is further backed with a 5-year manufacturer's limited warranty if purchased brand-new directly from any other authorized seller. Thanks again for choosing Samsung. ~ Samsung Memory
2024-05-28
2023-05-10
2024-05-17
Arroyo Grande, California
2025-07-27
Whitley city kentucky
2024-04-06
2018-11-28
Myrtle Beach, SC
2025-11-08
2025-01-27
California
2018-12-08
Baltimore, Maryland
2019-02-05
2019-06-13
OBA
MrScientist: Thank you for purchasing the Samsung BAR Plus 3.1 USB flash drive. I am sorry that you are not completely happy with performance speeds. There are several factors which may affect performance speeds such as host device, file attributes, etc. For assistance addressing your speed concerns, please contact Samsung Customer Support: 1) Call: 1-800-SAMSUNG (ask for Memory) Available 9AM - 12AM EST (Mon-Fri) 2) Email: samsungmemorysupport@sea.samsung.com 3) LiveChat: https://www.livehelpnow.net/lhn/lcv.aspx?d=34834&ms=&zzwindow=0&lhnid=29783 Available 12PM-6PM EST (Mon-Fri) The Samsung Memory and Storage Community is also a great resource for getting help from Samsung moderators and customers: https://us.community.samsung.com Samsung is committed to providing the best possible product experience, quality, and value, and we are always here to help with any of your questions or concerns. ~ Samsung Memory
2018-12-07
Omaha NE
2024-11-19
Seattle WA
2025-04-17
Marianna,Florida
2024-10-04
2018-12-11
2025-09-20
2025-05-25
California,Modesto
2024-09-23
Phenix City AL
2024-03-12
Channelview TX
2023-07-14
Samsung Support Team
Hello, thank you for your review. We are here to help. Please contact us at 1-800-SAMSUNG or via live chat on our website (http://www.samsung.com/ca/support/) for assistance. Thanks again, we look forward to hearing from you.
2025-04-10
2024-07-20
2024-05-09
Fort Leonardwood, Missouri
2024-07-18
2019-07-04
Manchester, UK
Samsung Support
Sorry to hear you are having an issue with this flash drive. We’ve passed your details to our Customer Service team and they will respond via email within 24-48 hours during weekdays. Thanks.
2024-05-08
2020-02-26
2019-05-30
SLC
OBA
MUCHSNOW: Thank you for purchasing the Samsung BAR Plus USB 3.1 Flash Drive. I am very sorry to see that your 256GB is drive showing errors. So that we can better understand your problem and provide assistance or begin warranty service, please contact us via any of the below options: 1) Call: 1-800-SAMSUNG (ask for Memory) Available 9AM - 12AM EST (Mon-Fri) 2) Email: samsungmemorysupport@sea.samsung.com 3) LiveChat: https://www.livehelpnow.net/lhn/lcv.aspx?d=34834&ms=&zzwindow=0&lhnid=29783 Available 12PM-6PM EST (Mon-Fri) The Samsung Memory and Storage Community is also a great resource for getting help from Samsung moderators and customers: https://us.community.samsung.com Samsung stands behind the quality and performance of every product we manufacture, and we back this model with a 5-year manufacturer's limited warranty if purchased brand-new directly from any authorized seller. We hope to hear from you. ~ Samsung Memory
2024-05-29
2025-04-22
Oregon
2026-06-27
Salina Oklahoma
2025-09-09
Phoenix, Arizona
2023-04-25
Samsung Brand Ambassador
JimG, Thank you for purchasing the Samsung USB 3.1 BAR Plus Flash Drive and for your review. I'm glad to see that our Samsung Bar Plus 3.1 featuring a waterproof, shock-proof, temperature-proof, magnet-proof, and X-ray-proof slick metal body is fitting your needs and making it through your laundry cycle with data still intact! Should you ever need assistance with using this product, please contact us. You can reach us at: 1-800-SAMSUNG (ask for Memory or press #, then 6 for Memory products) Available 9AM – 9PM EST (Mon-Fri) Or visit us on the Samsung website and click on the SUPPORT link in the upper right corner of the homepage for: 1. Chat with Us/Product Help: To begin a chat or find solutions, choose ‘Computing – Memory & Storage’ and select your model & topic. 2. Manuals & Software 3. Warranty Info 4. Register a Product: For access to easy warranty support, faster troubleshooting and service, and quick notification of system updates 5. Contact Us ~Samsung Pro
2026-05-10
2024-06-04
2026-04-22
Miami
2024-03-15
2024-11-26
2025-03-07
Antlers oklahoma
2019-06-05
Social Media Team
I’m really sorry to hear this has happened to you. We recommend taking your device to a service centre to have it assessed by a technician to determine the outcome. I have provided a link that would help you locate your nearest service centre: https://www.samsung.com/au/support/service-centre/ Remember, all visits require a booking - you can make yours via the link below: https://www.samsung.com/au/samsungstore/bookings/
2024-11-27
London
2022-05-31
Maryville, TN
2019-02-14
2024-04-30
2019-03-27
2024-09-04
Jackson NC
2024-06-16
Virginia
2025-01-05
Houston tx
2026-04-07
Kentucky
2024-09-23
Lompoc Cs
2020-03-11
2025-10-31
Vineland, NJ
2024-11-20
Phoenix, Az
2024-08-12
Bessemer City NC
2025-04-06
Metairie
2024-07-19
2025-03-13
Tigard, Oregon
2022-03-22
Sebastopol, CA
2025-10-27
2024-06-09
Texas, Round Rock
2024-12-06
San Luis obispo ca
2026-05-26
Senegal
2022-07-27
South Dakota
2022-03-22
Dallas, TX
2026-07-07
Naugatuck CT
2026-05-10
Columbus ohio
Samsung Brand Ambassador
Storage space, Thanks for taking a moment to review Samsung’s BAR Plus Flash Drive. If you’re experiencing specific issues which caused you to give this a 3-star rating, please know Samsung Customer Support is here to help. You can reach us at: 1) Call: 1-800-SAMSUNG (ask for Storage Devices) Available 9AM – 12AM EST (Mon-Fri) 2) Email: samsungmemorysupport@sea.samsung.com 3) LiveChat 9AM-9PM EST (Mon-Fri) -- https://www.livehelpnow.net/lhn/lcv.aspx?d=34834&ms=&zzwindow=0&lhnid=29783 ~Samsung Pro
2024-08-21
2024-08-03
Houston, Tx
2026-06-10
2025-12-22
Fairview Heights IL
2019-08-06
Grimes, IA
2024-06-17
Texas
2025-01-16
2024-06-13
102 16th st e tifton ga 31794
2024-12-06
Fayetteville, TN
2024-07-24
2025-07-09
Dubai, UAE
2024-11-07
2024-05-03
Greer, SC
2024-11-19
San diego
2022-02-19
Operations
Hi Daniel_70, thank you for sharing your feedback. At Samsung.ca, we always aim to satisfy our valued customers and would love to help. Please feel free to contact us at 1-800-SAMSUNG or via live chat on our website (http://www.samsung.com/ca/support/) for assistance. Thanks!
2021-06-27
2025-10-12
2020-04-06
2024-09-16
New York, NY
2021-03-30
Samsung Brand Ambassador
Nik V: Thank you for sharing the speed issues you are experiencing with your Samsung BAR PlusFlash Drive. This model is designed to deliver speeds of up to 400MB/s Data Transfer Speed Please contact Samsung Memory Support directly so that we can better investigate your speed issue and assist you towards a solution or replacement. You can reach us at: 1-800-SAMSUNG (ask for Memory) Available 8AM – 9PM EST (Mon-Fri) Or visit us on the Samsung website and click on the SUPPORT link in the upper right corner for: 1) Contact Us Options (LiveChat, Remote Support, Facebook, Twitter) 2) Product Support 3) Manuals and Downloads 4) Warranty Info 5) Product Registration: Registering your product gives you access to easy warranty support, convenient opt-in to special promos and offers, faster troubleshooting and service, and quick notification of system updates 6) Samsung Community: A great resource for getting help from Samsung moderators and customers and more 7) …and more product, repair, order, and care options Samsung stands behind the quality and performance of every 3.1 Series USB flash drive we manufacture with a limited 5-year manufacturer’s warranty when purchased brand-new, directly from an authorized dealer. Samsung is committed to providing the best possible product experience, quality, and value, and we are always here to help with any of your questions or concerns. We hope to hear from you soon. ~ Samsung Memory
2024-03-11
2024-06-14
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