Kingston DataTraveler Exodia 256GB Black
Score: 63/100
Kingston Ironkey Locker+ 50 32GB
Score: 43/100Rankings
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.
A 32 GB encrypted USB flash drive with FIPS-certified hardware encryption, metal construction and built-in cloud backup. It offers strong security features but requires specific Windows drive-letter configuration and lacks password recovery.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
256 GBbest | 32 GB | |
95 MB/s | 145 MB/sbest | |
15.7 MB/s | 115 MB/sbest | |
60 monthsbest | 60 monthsbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 11 gbest | 20 g |
| ↓ lower better | 67.3 mm | 60.56 mmbest |
| ↓ lower better | 21.04 mm | 18.6 mmbest |
| ↓ lower better | 10.14 mm | 9.6 mmbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Storage(1) | ||
Capacity (GB) | 256 GB | 32 GB |
Performance(2) | ||
Read Speed (MB/s) | 95 MB/s | 145 MB/s |
Write Speed (MB/s) | 15.7 MB/s | 115 MB/s |
Security(1) | ||
Encryption Support | false | true |
Physical(5) | ||
Weight (g) | 11 g | 20 g |
Length (mm) | 67.3 mm | 60.56 mm |
Width (mm) | 21.04 mm | 18.6 mm |
Height (mm) | 10.14 mm | 9.6 mm |
Material | plastic | Metal |
Compatibility(1) | ||
Operating System Compatibility | Windows, macOS, Linux, Chrome OS | Windows, macOS |
Design(1) | ||
LED Indicator | false | true |
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 commend the LP50 for its robust, FIPS-certified hardware encryption, user-friendly passphrase mode, and the convenience of built-in USBtoCloud backup, noting that the mandatory drive-letter allocation and absence of any password-recovery option may hinder less-technical users.
Everyday users appreciate the drive's straightforward plug-and-play setup, the confidence of hardware encryption, and the practical metal design with a key loop. Common frustrations revolve around Windows drive-letter conflicts, permanent data loss if passwords are forgotten, occasional slower write performance, and the device warming up.
