Kingston DataTraveler Max 1TB
Score: 88/100
PNY Turbo Attache 3 512GB
Score: 58/100Rankings
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 PNY 512GB Turbo Attaché 3 offers high capacity and decent read speeds in a capless sliding design, but its bulky plastic body and lack of encryption limit its suitability for security-focused or ultra-compact needs.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
1,024 GBbest | 512 GB | |
1,000 MB/sbest | 100 MB/s | |
900 MB/sbest | 30 MB/s | |
60 monthsbest | 12 months | |
| ↓ lower better | 12 gbest | 18 g |
| ↓ lower better | 82.17 mmbest | 133.35 mm |
| ↓ lower better | 22 mmbest | 99.06 mm |
| ↓ lower better | 9.02 mmbest | 11.43 mm |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Storage(1) | ||
Capacity (GB) | 1024 GB | 512 GB |
Performance(2) | ||
Read Speed (MB/s) | 1000 MB/s | 100 MB/s |
Write Speed (MB/s) | 900 MB/s | 30 MB/s |
Warranty(1) | ||
Warranty Period (months) | 60 months | 12 months |
Physical(4) | ||
Weight (g) | 12 g | 18 g |
Length (mm) | 82.17 mm | 133.35 mm |
Width (mm) | 22.00 mm | 99.06 mm |
Height (mm) | 9.02 mm | 11.43 mm |
Connectivity(1) | ||
USB Interface | USB 3.2 Gen 2 | USB 3.0 |
Compatibility(1) | ||
Operating System Compatibility | Windows, macOS, Linux, Chrome OS | Windows, macOS |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
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.
“Users consistently rate the drive 5 stars for performance and reliability.”
“too fat”
Professional reviewers consider the Turbo Attaché 3 a solid mid-tier flash drive, highlighting its 100 MB/s read speed, plug-and-play simplicity and broad OS support, while noting the lack of hardware encryption and modest plastic construction.
Everyday users overwhelmingly praise the drive's speed, capacity and convenient sliding design, awarding it an average of 4.6 / 5 stars, though complaints focus on its bulky width, cheap plastic feel, and absence of clear write-speed specifications.
