Kingston DataTraveler Max 1TB
Score: 88/100
ADATA UE800 2TB
Score: 88/100Rankings
A high-performance 1 TB USB-C flash drive delivering SSD-class speeds in a compact, sliding-connector form factor. It excels in speed and convenience but is bulkier, can heat up, and lacks built-in encryption.
The ADATA UE800 is a high-capacity (up to 2 TB, currently 1 TB) USB-C flash drive delivering near-maximum USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 speeds in a compact brushed-aluminum body. It excels in performance and portability but lacks ruggedness and built-in security features.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
1,024 GBbest | 1,024 GBbest | |
1,000 MB/sbest | 1,000 MB/sbest | |
900 MB/s | 1,000 MB/sbest | |
60 monthsbest | 60 monthsbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 12 gbest | 13 g |
| ↓ lower better | 82.17 mm | 73 mmbest |
| ↓ lower better | 22 mm | 21.3 mmbest |
| ↓ lower better | 9.02 mm | 8.9 mmbest |
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Performance(1) | ||
Write Speed (MB/s) | 900 MB/s | 1000 MB/s |
Physical(5) | ||
Weight (g) | 12 g | 13 g |
Length (mm) | 82.17 mm | 73 mm |
Width (mm) | 22.00 mm | 21.3 mm |
Height (mm) | 9.02 mm | 8.9 mm |
Material | Plastic | Brushed aluminum |
Connectivity(1) | ||
USB Interface | USB 3.2 Gen 2 | USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 |
Compatibility(1) | ||
Operating System Compatibility | Windows, macOS, Linux, Chrome OS | Windows, macOS, Linux |
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Professional reviewers laud the DataTraveler Max for delivering SSD-class speeds in a USB-C flash drive, calling it a game-changing product that rivals external SSDs, while noting the plastic construction, exposed half-connector, and need for a USB 3.2 Gen 2 host to unlock its full potential.
Everyday users are overwhelmingly positive about the drive's blazing fast transfers and convenient sliding design, often highlighting how quickly large video files move; common complaints revolve around heating, bulkier size, lack of encryption, and a cheap plastic feel.
Choose the UE800 for a more premium metal feel; Kingston is comparable in speed but offers a less refined build.
Professional reviewers such as TechRadar gave the UE800 an Editor's Choice, praising its near-maximum USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 speeds, capless slider, and five-year warranty while noting the lack of an IP rating and built-in security.
Everyday users consistently praise the UE800 for its blazing fast transfers, compact capless design, and reliable cross-platform compatibility, with occasional concerns about the absence of encryption and warmth during extended use.
