Kingston DataTraveler Exodia 256GB Black
Score: 63/100
Kingston DataTraveler Exodia 64GB
Score: 58/100Rankings
The Kingston DataTraveler Exodia 256 GB provides ample storage and a solid warranty, with decent read speeds but modest write performance and a basic plastic build.
The Kingston DataTraveler Exodia 64 GB offers solid brand reliability, a convenient cap-retention design, and a long warranty, but its real-world write speeds are modest and it lacks encryption.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
256 GBbest | 64 GB | |
95 MB/sbest | 70 MB/s | |
15.7 MB/sbest | 10 MB/s | |
60 monthsbest | 60 monthsbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 11 gbest | 11 gbest |
| ↓ lower better | 67.3 mmbest | 67.3 mmbest |
| ↓ lower better | 21.04 mmbest | 21.04 mmbest |
| ↓ lower better | 10.14 mmbest | 10.16 mm |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Storage(1) | ||
Capacity (GB) | 256 GB | 64 GB |
Performance(2) | ||
Read Speed (MB/s) | 95 MB/s | 70 MB/s |
Write Speed (MB/s) | 15.7 MB/s | 10 MB/s |
Physical(1) | ||
Height (mm) | 10.14 mm | 10.16 mm |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
Professional reviewers commend the dependable brand and warranty but criticize modest write speeds and lack of security features, positioning it as an everyday drive rather than a performance-oriented solution.
Users like the portability and key-ring loop, but repeatedly note slow write speeds and occasional cap loss.
“Read/write speeds are short of absurd.”
“Lightweight and reliable for daily backups.”
“Cap can be lost if not attached to loop.”
Professional reviewers praise the practical cap-retention and keyring loop, but caution that advertised USB 3.2 speeds are not realized, making it unsuitable for demanding data-intensive work.
Everyday users like the low cost and convenience, yet many complain about very slow write speeds and occasional plastic cracking.
