Corsair Flash Voyager 256GB
Score: 58/100
Samsung BAR Plus 128GB
Score: 80/100Rankings
The Samsung BAR Plus 128 GB delivers blazing-fast read speeds and a rugged metal body, making it ideal for portable, durable storage, though its write speed and lack of encryption limit some use cases.
The Corsair Flash Voyager 256 GB offers solid read performance, decent write speeds, and a rugged rubberized, water-resistant design while remaining lightweight. Its bulkier form factor and moderate write speed keep it from competing with premium SSD-like USB drives.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
256 GBbest | 128 GB | |
190 MB/s | 400 MB/sbest | |
90 MB/sbest | 60 MB/s | |
60 monthsbest | 60 monthsbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 18.1 g | 1.13 gbest |
| ↓ lower better | 73.7 mm | 40.1 mmbest |
| ↓ lower better | 15.2 mmbest | 15.5 mm |
| ↓ lower better | 22.9 mm | 11.9 mmbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Storage(1) | ||
Capacity (GB) | 256 GB | 128 GB |
Performance(2) | ||
Read Speed (MB/s) | 190 MB/s | 400 MB/s |
Write Speed (MB/s) | 90 MB/s | 60 MB/s |
Physical(5) | ||
Weight (g) | 18.1 g | 1.13 g |
Length (mm) | 73.7 mm | 40.1 mm |
Width (mm) | 15.2 mm | 15.5 mm |
Height (mm) | 22.9 mm | 11.9 mm |
Material | rubber | Metal |
Connectivity(1) | ||
USB Interface | USB 3.0 | USB 3.1 Gen 1 |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
Professional reviewers highlight the Corsair Flash Voyager as a workhorse designed for rugged environments, praising its solid read speeds and robust rubber housing while noting that it sacrifices write performance to keep costs down.
Everyday users appreciate the drive's durability and fast reads, especially for field work, but many complain about moderate write speeds, a loose cap, and a bulkier form factor that makes it feel pricey for its performance.
“Lightning fast - So far so good”
“Extremely slow”
“Even your grandma can use this”
Professional reviewers commend the BAR Plus for delivering on its promise of speed and resilience, highlighting the 400 MB/s read performance, metal construction, and five-year warranty as standout attributes.
Everyday users love the drive's plug-and-play ease, sleek metal look, keyring convenience and the confidence that it survives drops and water, while noting slower-than-advertised write speeds.
