Kingston DataTraveler 100 G3 128GB
Score: 40/100
SamData 128GB USB Flash Drive
Score: 34/100Rankings
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.
A budget-friendly 128 GB USB 2.0 flash drive with a swivel metal clip, LED indicator and rugged construction. It offers ample storage for everyday files but is constrained by slow transfer speeds and limited validation of capacity.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
128 GBbest | 128 GBbest | |
114 MB/sbest | 20 MB/s | |
3.14 MB/s | 8 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 | 8 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 | ABS plastic |
Connectivity(1) | ||
USB Interface | USB 3.2 Gen 1 | USB 2.0 |
Compatibility(1) | ||
Operating System Compatibility | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, Linux, macOS |
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!!!”
Everyday users generally appreciate the low price, sturdy metal build, and convenient OTG functionality, but recurring complaints focus on the slow USB-2.0 speeds, unclear usable capacity, occasional boot failures, and doubts about review authenticity.
