Rank #6 in Best 32GB USB Flash Drive 2026: 8 Ranked, Read vs Write
SIMMAX 32GB USB 2.0 Swivel Memory Stick (Blue)
Price and rating as shown on Amazon when we collected them. Both change.
The SIMMAX 32GB Memory Stick is a USB 2.0 flash drive in a swivel body: a metal clip that rotates 360° around an ABS plastic shell, with no cap to lose. It sits at number six in this guide of eight 32GB drives, listed at £7.99 for a single pack and rated 4.4 out of 5 from 2,786 ratings.
Where several drives in this guide quote a large read speed and a much smaller write speed, the SIMMAX listing gives 18 MB/s for read speed and 18 MB/s for write speed — the same figure in both fields. Its bullet points promise "high speed" without quoting a number, and 18 MB/s sits comfortably inside the 60 MB/s ceiling of the USB 2.0 interface the drive is built on. The same listing says 32 GB of storage while giving the available capacity as 29.10GB-29.8GB, and one reviewer reports paying £4.99 rather than the £7.99 shown. Everything on this page comes from the Amazon listing and its customer reviews, not from any test of our own.
How those 2,786 ratings break down
An average hides its own shape. This is the spread behind the 4.4 stars.
Specification
Exactly as published on the Amazon listing, field for field.
| Price | £7.99 for one 32GB drive |
|---|---|
| Rating | 4.4 out of 5, from 2,786 ratings |
| Stated read speed | 18 MB/s |
| Stated write speed | 18 MB/s |
| Hardware interface | USB 2.0 (as listed) |
| Stated vs available capacity | 32 GB stated; 29.10GB-29.8GB available per the listing |
| Colour | Swivel-Blue |
| Product features (as listed) | Shockproof |
What buyers actually say
Quoted from customer reviews on Amazon
Verified purchase“Cheap memory stick that just plain works. I have been experimenting with Linux distro installations on perfectly good desktops and laptops that do not meet Microsoft's specification for windows v11. Have two purchases used the first stick to install chrome flex on a 8 year old Lenovo laptop. The memory stick performed superbly.”
Verified purchase“Amazing value for money. £4.99 for 32gb and free delivery. I was hoping to get just an 8gb but was struggling to find one under a fiver. But this was ideal. Fast transfer rate also. Loaded hi res images no problem.”
What it is up against
The rivals it was ranked against in Best 32GB USB Flash Drive 2026: 8 Ranked, Read vs Write.
Questions people ask
How fast is the SIMMAX 32GB Memory Stick?
The listing gives 18 MB/s for read speed and 18 MB/s for write speed — the same figure for both.
How much of the 32GB can I actually use?
The listing states an available capacity of 29.10GB-29.8GB, against the stated 32GB.
Does the SIMMAX drive have a cap?
No. It uses a capless twist design: the metal clip rotates 360° around the ABS plastic body, which has a rubber oil skin feeling finish.
What can I plug it into?
The listing says Windows 7/8/10/Vista/XP/2000/ME/NT, Linux and Mac OS, compatible with USB 2.0 and below, and lists desktop and laptop as compatible devices.
What happens if it goes wrong?
The listing promises support for any problem with the product within one year of purchase.
Is the SIMMAX shockproof?
The product features field in the listing says "Shockproof"; no drop height or test detail is given.
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