Kingston DataTraveler 100 G3 128GB
Score: 40/100
Kingston DataTraveler 70 256GB
Score: 80/100Rankings
The Kingston DataTraveler 70 256 GB USB-C flash drive offers a compact, cap-protected design with USB 3.2 Gen 1 speeds, broad OS support, and an industry-leading 5-year warranty, making it ideal for portable high-capacity storage.
The Kingston DataTraveler 100 G3 128 GB offers solid read performance and a convenient sliding cap, but its write speeds and random performance are extremely low, making it best for occasional read-heavy tasks.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
128 GB | 256 GBbest | |
114 MB/sbest | — | |
3.14 MB/sbest | — | |
60 monthsbest | 60 monthsbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 20 g | 7 gbest |
| ↓ lower better | 59.9 mm | 59 mmbest |
| ↓ lower better | 21.3 mm | 18.5 mmbest |
| ↓ lower better | 10 mm | 9 mmbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Storage(1) | ||
Capacity (GB) | 128 GB | 256 GB |
Physical(4) | ||
Weight (g) | 20 g | 7 g |
Length (mm) | 59.9 mm | 59 mm |
Width (mm) | 21.3 mm | 18.5 mm |
Height (mm) | 10 mm | 9 mm |
Connectivity(1) | ||
USB Interface | USB 3.2 Gen 1 | USB-C |
Compatibility(1) | ||
Operating System Compatibility | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS, Linux, Chrome OS |
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Professional reviewers acknowledge the drive's solid sequential read capability but criticize its abysmal write and 4K random performance, giving it an AS SSD benchmark score of 0.
Users appreciate the large capacity and easy sliding cap, but many complain about painfully slow write speeds and inconsistent copying.
“Sleek case and worked very nicely for what I needed it for”
“Does exactly what you expect it to do”
“Great product!!!”
Professional reviewers and editors consistently label the DataTraveler 70 as a best-value USB-C flash drive, highlighting its USB 3.2 Gen 1 speed, extensive OS compatibility, and an industry-leading 5-year warranty.
Everyday users appreciate the drive's simplicity, lightweight form factor, and reliable compatibility with modern devices, while noting the removable cap's tendency to get lost and the lack of a keyring loop.
