Inland 16GB USB 2-Pack
Score: 56/100
SamData 64GB USB Flash Drive
Score: 63/100Rankings
SamData's 64 GB USB flash drives provide budget-friendly, rugged storage with basic USB 2.0 performance, making them suitable for everyday document and photo backups. Their slow speeds and lack of security features keep them from demanding professional use.
The Inland 16 GB USB 3.0 flash drive offers solid read performance and a rugged, cap-protected design at a low price, making it ideal for bulk distribution. Its limited write speed and single Type-A connector keep it from being a high-end option.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
16 GB | 64 GBbest | |
70 MB/sbest | 18 MB/s | |
10 MB/sbest | 8 MB/s | |
24 monthsbest | 12 months | |
| ↓ lower better | 9.07 gbest | 10.2 g |
| ↓ lower better | 60 mm | 57.9 mmbest |
| ↓ lower better | 18 mmbest | 19.1 mm |
| ↓ lower better | 16 mm | 9.9 mmbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Storage(1) | ||
Capacity (GB) | 16 GB | 64 GB |
Performance(2) | ||
Read Speed (MB/s) | 70 MB/s | 18 MB/s |
Write Speed (MB/s) | 10 MB/s | 8 MB/s |
Warranty(1) | ||
Warranty Period (months) | 24 months | 12 months |
Physical(5) | ||
Weight (g) | 9.07 g | 10.2 g |
Length (mm) | 60 mm | 57.9 mm |
Width (mm) | 18 mm | 19.1 mm |
Height (mm) | 16 mm | 9.9 mm |
Material | Hard plastic | Metal/ABS plastic |
Connectivity(1) | ||
USB Interface | USB Type-A | USB 2.0 |
Compatibility(1) | ||
Operating System Compatibility | Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS | Windows, Linux, macOS |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
Professional reviewers note the drive's solid 70 MB/s read performance, Micro Center's stringent quality testing, and the reassuring 2-year warranty, positioning it as a reliable, value-driven option for bulk purchases despite its older USB 3.0 interface.
Everyday users praise the fast read speeds, durable build, compact form factor with a keychain loop, and the plug-and-play experience across platforms, while repeatedly calling out the slow 10 MB/s write speed and the easily misplaced cap.
Everyday users praise the drives for reliable basic storage, the helpful color variety, and the rugged metal or waterproof construction. Common complaints focus on the slow write speed, the 4 GB FAT32 file-size limit, inconsistent build quality, and the absence of encryption.
