Corsair Flash Voyager 256GB
Score: 58/100
Samsung Type-C 256GB
Score: 75/100Rankings
The Samsung Type-C 256 GB flash drive delivers high-speed USB-C performance and rugged durability, ideal for professionals needing fast transfers, though its USB-C-only interface and lack of encryption may limit some users.
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 | 256 GBbest | |
190 MB/s | 400 MB/sbest | |
90 MB/s | 110 MB/sbest | |
60 monthsbest | 60 monthsbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 18.1 g | 3.4 gbest |
| ↓ lower better | 73.7 mm | 33.7 mmbest |
| ↓ lower better | 15.2 mmbest | 15.9 mm |
| ↓ lower better | 22.9 mm | 8.2 mmbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Performance(2) | ||
Read Speed (MB/s) | 190 MB/s | 400 MB/s |
Write Speed (MB/s) | 90 MB/s | 110 MB/s |
Physical(5) | ||
Weight (g) | 18.1 g | 3.4 g |
Length (mm) | 73.7 mm | 33.7 mm |
Width (mm) | 15.2 mm | 15.9 mm |
Height (mm) | 22.9 mm | 8.2 mm |
Material | rubber | Plastic |
Connectivity(1) | ||
USB Interface | USB 3.0 | USB 3.2 Gen 1 (USB-C) |
Compatibility(1) | ||
Operating System Compatibility | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS, Android, Linux |
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”
“Great product and worth the money”
Professional reviewers commend the MUF-256DA for its impressive 400 MB/s read performance, rugged multi-proof build, and generous 5-year warranty, while noting the lack of a dual USB-A/C interface and modest write speeds.
Everyday users overwhelmingly praise the drive's speed, durability, and Samsung's brand reliability, while recurring complaints focus on slower write speeds and the removable cap.
