Kingston DataTraveler 100 G3 128GB
Score: 40/100
Samsung BAR Plus 128GB
Score: 80/100Rankings
The Samsung BAR Plus 128 GB delivers blazing-fast read speeds and a rugged metal body, making it ideal for portable, durable storage, though its write speed and lack of encryption limit some use cases.
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/s | 400 MB/sbest | |
3.14 MB/s | 60 MB/sbest | |
60 monthsbest | 60 monthsbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 20 g | 1.13 gbest |
| ↓ lower better | 59.9 mm | 40.1 mmbest |
| ↓ lower better | 21.3 mm | 15.5 mmbest |
| ↓ lower better | 10 mmbest | 11.9 mm |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Performance(2) | ||
Read Speed (MB/s) | 114 MB/s | 400 MB/s |
Write Speed (MB/s) | 3.14 MB/s | 60 MB/s |
Physical(5) | ||
Weight (g) | 20 g | 1.13 g |
Length (mm) | 59.9 mm | 40.1 mm |
Width (mm) | 21.3 mm | 15.5 mm |
Height (mm) | 10 mm | 11.9 mm |
Material | Plastic | Metal |
Connectivity(1) | ||
USB Interface | USB 3.2 Gen 1 | USB 3.1 Gen 1 |
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!!!”
Samsung is best for performance-critical and durable use; Kingston is a budget option for occasional read-heavy tasks.
Professional reviewers commend the BAR Plus for delivering on its promise of speed and resilience, highlighting the 400 MB/s read performance, metal construction, and five-year warranty as standout attributes.
Everyday users love the drive's plug-and-play ease, sleek metal look, keyring convenience and the confidence that it survives drops and water, while noting slower-than-advertised write speeds.
