Kingston DataTraveler 100 G3 128GB
Score: 40/100
SamData 128GB USB
Score: 49/100Rankings
SamData's 128 GB USB 2.0 flash drive is a budget-oriented, metal-cased device with an LED indicator and basic OTG compatibility. While it offers decent durability, its slow transfer speeds and lack of security features limit its suitability for high-performance tasks.
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 GBbest | 128 GBbest | |
114 MB/sbest | 20 MB/s | |
3.14 MB/s | 10 MB/sbest | |
60 monthsbest | 12 months | |
| ↓ lower better | 20 g | 10 gbest |
| ↓ lower better | 59.9 mm | 58 mmbest |
| ↓ lower better | 21.3 mm | 19 mmbest |
| ↓ lower better | 10 mmbest | 10 mmbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Performance(2) | ||
Read Speed (MB/s) | 114 MB/s | 20 MB/s |
Write Speed (MB/s) | 3.14 MB/s | 10 MB/s |
Warranty(1) | ||
Warranty Period (months) | 60 months | 12 months |
Physical(4) | ||
Weight (g) | 20 g | 10 g |
Length (mm) | 59.9 mm | 58 mm |
Width (mm) | 21.3 mm | 19 mm |
Material | Plastic | Metal |
Connectivity(1) | ||
USB Interface | USB 3.2 Gen 1 | USB-A |
Compatibility(1) | ||
Operating System Compatibility | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS, Linux, Android |
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 note SamData as a low-cost alternative to premium USB sticks, recommending established brands for better speed and reliability.
Everyday users appreciate the affordability and basic functionality, but complain about the slow USB 2.0 speeds and occasional authenticity doubts.
