Kingston DataTraveler 100 G3 128GB
Score: 40/100
SamData 32GB 2-Pack
Score: 31/100Rankings
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 32 GB USB 2.0 flash drive sold in a color-coded dual pack. It offers a swivel metal clip, LED indicator and basic durability features but is limited by slow transfer speeds and lack of security.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
128 GBbest | 32 GB | |
114 MB/sbest | 18 MB/s | |
3.14 MB/sbest | — | |
60 monthsbest | 12 months | |
| ↓ lower better | 20 g | 12 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 | | |
|---|---|---|
Storage(1) | ||
Capacity (GB) | 128 GB | 32 GB |
Performance(2) | ||
Read Speed (MB/s) | 114 MB/s | 18 MB/s |
Write Speed (MB/s) | 3.14 MB/s | 6-9 MB/s |
Warranty(1) | ||
Warranty Period (months) | 60 months | 12 months |
Physical(4) | ||
Weight (g) | 20 g | 12 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!!!”
Professional listings position SamData as a value-oriented, no-frills USB 2.0 drive. Editors highlight the swivel metal clip and LED indicator as standout durability and usability features, while noting the lack of USB 3.x speed and security options makes it unsuitable for power users.
Everyday users appreciate the color-coded multi-pack, swivel design and plug-and-play simplicity, but complain about slow write performance, occasional failures and misleading waterproof claims.
