Kingston DataTraveler Exodia 256GB Black
Score: 63/100
Kingston DataTraveler SE9 256GB
Score: 73/100Rankings
The Kingston DataTraveler SE9 G3 256 GB is a premium, all-metal USB-A flash drive delivering fast read speeds and solid build quality, though its write speed is lower and warranty period shorter than older models.
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 | 256 GBbest | |
95 MB/s | 220 MB/sbest | |
15.7 MB/s | 100 MB/sbest | |
60 monthsbest | 60 monthsbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 11 gbest | 15 g |
| ↓ lower better | 67.3 mm | 38.1 mmbest |
| ↓ lower better | 21.04 mm | 12.7 mmbest |
| ↓ lower better | 10.14 mm | 5.1 mmbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Performance(2) | ||
Read Speed (MB/s) | 95 MB/s | 220 MB/s |
Write Speed (MB/s) | 15.7 MB/s | 100 MB/s |
Physical(5) | ||
Weight (g) | 11 g | 15.0 g |
Length (mm) | 67.3 mm | 38.1 mm |
Width (mm) | 21.04 mm | 12.7 mm |
Height (mm) | 10.14 mm | 5.1 mm |
Material | plastic | metal |
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 describe the SE9 G3 as a premium upgrade with efficient performance and robust metal protection, highlighting its blazing-fast read speeds and refined design.
Everyday users praise the speed and metal construction, while noting the gold finish shows fingerprints and the write speed can be slower in practice.
