USB Floppy Drive – 3.5" 1.44MB & 720KB External Floppy Disk Reader

Reliable Solution for Legacy Data Access

Easily access your old 3.5-inch floppy disks with this USB floppy drive. Whether you’re retrieving important documents, flashing a BIOS, or just reliving memories from old family files, this plug-and-play external floppy drive makes reading and writing 1.44MB and 720KB disks simple—even on modern computers. It’s the ideal choice for collectors, IT professionals, and anyone with legacy floppy disk needs.

Easy to Use on Any Device

This USB external floppy drive is fully compatible with USB 1.1, 2.0, 3.0, and 3.1 ports. You can use it on almost any Windows PC from Windows 98 through Windows 11, as well as Android cellphones that support OTG. No external power supply is needed—the drive gets all the power it needs directly from your USB port. Use it anywhere with your desktop, laptop, or even compatible mobile devices.

Portable, Durable, and Convenient

Featuring a lightweight, compact design (14.5 x 10.4 x 1.8 cm; 275g), this portable USB floppy disk reader is easy to carry and store. Its hard plastic enclosure makes it durable and long-lasting, perfect for everyday use at home, in the office, or on the go. The 40cm USB cable gives you flexible connection options.

Key Features & Technical Specifications

• Read/Write support for 3.5-inch 1.44MB and 720KB floppy disks
• USB Powered – no external adapter required
• Plug & Play installation – no drivers needed for most systems
• Supported Operating Systems: Windows 98/SE/2000/ME/XP/VISTA/7/8/10/11, Android (with OTG support)
• USB data transfer rate: Full speed / 12 Mbps
• Data transfer rate: 250 Kbits (720KB) / 500 Kbits (1.44MB)
• Rotation speed: 300 rpm, 360 rpm (MFM recording method)
• Available USB bus current: 500 mA or less
• Number of cylinders: 80
• Average Latency: 100 ms (1.44MB), 83.3 ms (720KB)
• Works with High Density (2HD) or Normal Density (2DD) disks

Why Choose Our USB Floppy Disk Drive?

Unlike outdated internal drives, this external USB floppy drive connects quickly to modern computers for seamless data transfers. It’s a reliable solution to keep your essential files, drivers, and vintage games accessible today. Plus, with Vetco’s dedicated support, you can count on help if you have compatibility questions or need setup assistance.

Get Started with Your USB 3.5 Floppy Drive Today

Bring your floppy disks back to life with this easy-to-use, portable USB floppy disk drive. Perfect for archiving, transferring files, or simply accessing your treasured data, it’s the practical choice for anyone with 3.5" disks. Add it to your toolkit today!