Kingston DataTraveler Exodia 128GB
Score: 65/100
Techkey USB Flash Drive 128GB
Score: 79/100Rankings
The Techkey 128 GB MFi-certified flash drive offers versatile three-in-one connectivity and a rugged metal build, delivering fast USB 3.0 speeds. Its main drawbacks are the mandatory iOS app and the lack of detailed size/weight specs. Ideal for travelers and iOS users who need a durable, cross-platform backup solution.
The Kingston DataTraveler Exodia 128 GB provides a budget-friendly, plastic-cased flash drive with high-speed reads up to ~120 MB/s and ample storage. However, its write speed is sluggish and it lacks waterproof or shock-proof protection. Best for users needing large, read-heavy storage on a budget.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
128 GBbest | 128 GBbest | |
100 MB/sbest | 80 MB/s | |
20 MB/s | 40 MB/sbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 11 gbest | — |
5 yearsbest | 2 years |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Performance(2) | ||
Read Speed (MB/s) | 100 MB/s | 80 MB/s |
Write Speed (MB/s) | 20 MB/s | 40 MB/s |
Connectivity(2) | ||
USB Version | USB 3.2 Gen 1 | USB 3.0 |
Interface | USB Type-A | USB 3.0, Lightning, USB-C |
General(1) | ||
Warranty (years) | 5 years | 2 years |
Build & Design(2) | ||
Dimensions (L×W×H) (mm) | 67.3 x 21.1 x 10.1 mm mm | 3.94 x 0.03937 x 5.43 inches mm |
Material | Plastic | Metal |
Features(2) | ||
Waterproof | false | true |
Shock Resistance | false | true |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
Professional reviewers acknowledge the Exodia's solid build and impressive read speeds for its price, but consistently criticize its poor write performance and reliance on QLC NAND, which leads to reliability concerns. While it may serve as a cheap read-only solution, it falls short for any demanding storage tasks.
Everyday users appreciate the drive's quick read response and convenient keyring design, but the overwhelming complaint centers on sluggish write speeds and occasional data integrity problems. Overall sentiment is mixed, with many recommending it only for light, read-heavy use.
“responded very quickly”
“fast uploads”
“great for music/photos”
Professional reviewers highlight the drive's very fast USB 3.0 performance and the convenience of having Lightning, USB-C and USB 3.0 ports in a single, rugged package, while noting that the mandatory BLANBOK+ app on iOS adds a setup step and that independent testing is limited.
Everyday users praise the drive for quick, one-click backups and seamless cross-platform file transfers, especially while traveling, and they value the durable metal build; no major complaints are repeatedly mentioned beyond the required app for iOS.
