Kingston DataTraveler Exodia 256GB Black
Score: 63/100
Kingston DataTraveler Exodia 64GB 2-Pack
Score: 65/100Rankings
The Kingston DataTraveler Exodia 64 GB 2-Pack offers a budget-friendly, cap-protected USB 3.2 flash drive with decent read speeds and a 5-year warranty, making it suitable for everyday file storage and portability.
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.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
256 GBbest | 64 GB | |
95 MB/s | 400 MB/sbest | |
15.7 MB/sbest | — | |
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 | 10.14 mmbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Storage(1) | ||
Capacity (GB) | 256 GB | 64 GB |
Performance(1) | ||
Read Speed (MB/s) | 95 MB/s | 400 MB/s |
Physical(1) | ||
Material | plastic | Plastic |
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 Exodia for its universal compatibility, practical cap-retention design, lightweight build, and long warranty, but note the lack of independent speed testing and reliance on manufacturer-provided performance figures.
Everyday users appreciate the affordability, cap-keeper feature, and confidence from the 5-year warranty, while common complaints focus on slower-than-advertised speeds and the basic plastic construction.
