Most manufacturers have stayed away from producing Thunderbolt flash drives, as they would incur a price increase due to the chipset and licensing requirements. The first prototype of a Thunderbolt flash drive was first presented by Intel at an electronics show viewing, and that was about it. Thunderbolt 3 is a new connectivity standard which is getting more and more attention from manufacturers as the technology brings more versatility and efficiency.īut while there are many devices featuring the Thunderbolt 3 dock, flash drives based on the technology are scarce on the market. Why aren’t there any consumer-grade Thunderbolt 3 flash drives? As an Amazon Associate, we can earn from qualifying purchases. This post includes affiliate links, for which we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you should you make a purchase using our links.
