Kingston DataTraveler 100 G3 128GB
Score: 40/100
Kingston DataTraveler SE9 256GB
Score: 73/100Rankings
The Kingston DataTraveler SE9 G3 256 GB is a premium, all-metal USB-A flash drive delivering fast read speeds and solid build quality, though its write speed is lower and warranty period shorter than older models.
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/s | 220 MB/sbest | |
3.14 MB/s | 100 MB/sbest | |
60 monthsbest | 60 monthsbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 20 g | 15 gbest |
| ↓ lower better | 59.9 mm | 38.1 mmbest |
| ↓ lower better | 21.3 mm | 12.7 mmbest |
| ↓ lower better | 10 mm | 5.1 mmbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Storage(1) | ||
Capacity (GB) | 128 GB | 256 GB |
Performance(2) | ||
Read Speed (MB/s) | 114 MB/s | 220 MB/s |
Write Speed (MB/s) | 3.14 MB/s | 100 MB/s |
Physical(5) | ||
Weight (g) | 20 g | 15.0 g |
Length (mm) | 59.9 mm | 38.1 mm |
Width (mm) | 21.3 mm | 12.7 mm |
Height (mm) | 10 mm | 5.1 mm |
Material | Plastic | metal |
Compatibility(1) | ||
Operating System Compatibility | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS, Linux, Chrome OS |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
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 describe the SE9 G3 as a premium upgrade with efficient performance and robust metal protection, highlighting its blazing-fast read speeds and refined design.
Everyday users praise the speed and metal construction, while noting the gold finish shows fingerprints and the write speed can be slower in practice.
