Kingston DataTraveler Exodia 128GB
Score: 60/100
Amazon Basics USB Flash Drive 128 GB
Score: 73/100Rankings
A 128 GB USB 3.1 flash drive with a retractable connector and fast 130 MB/s read speed. Write speed is modest at 30 MB/s and usable space shrinks after formatting. Best suited for general consumers needing portable high-capacity storage.
The Kingston DataTraveler Exodia 128GB offers solid read performance and a budget-friendly price with a convenient keyring design. Its major drawbacks are sluggish write speeds and lack of rugged protection. Best suited for light, read-heavy use such as media playback or occasional backups.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
128 GBbest | 128 GBbest | |
100 MB/s | 130 MB/sbest | |
20 MB/s | 30 MB/sbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 11 g | 9.1 gbest |
5 yearsbest | 1 years |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Performance(2) | ||
Read Speed (MB/s) | 100 MB/s | 130 MB/s |
Write Speed (MB/s) | 20 MB/s | 30 MB/s |
Connectivity(1) | ||
USB Version | USB 3.2 Gen 1 | USB 3.1 Gen 1 |
Build & Design(2) | ||
Weight (g) | 11 g | 9.1 g |
Dimensions (L×W×H) (mm) | 10.1×21.1×67.3 mm mm | 56.9×20.1×13.5 mm mm |
General(1) | ||
Warranty (years) | 5 years | 1 years |
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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.
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.
“responded very quickly”
“fast uploads”
“great for music/photos”
Professional reviewers commend the drive's retractable connector and sleek black design, noting that the 130 MB/s read speed delivers fast transfers. However, they criticize the modest 30 MB/s write speed and the disclaimer that performance may vary, positioning the product as a solid everyday solution but not a high-performance option for power users.
Everyday users praise the reliability of the retractable mechanism, the convenient size, and the generous 128 GB capacity, often purchasing multiple units. Recurring concerns focus on the slower write speed and the reduction of usable space after formatting, with some noting inconsistent transfer speeds in real-world use.
