Kingston DataTraveler Max 1TB
Score: 88/100
Teamgroup C175 1TB
Score: 82/100Rankings
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 TEAMGROUP C175 1 TB USB 3.2 Gen 1 flash drive offers massive storage in a compact, stylish package with fast read speeds and a lifetime warranty. Its lack of official write-speed specs, modest write performance, and fragile snap-on cap limit its appeal for power users.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
1,024 GBbest | 1,000 GB | |
1,000 MB/sbest | 100 MB/s | |
900 MB/sbest | 41 MB/s | |
60 monthsbest | — | |
| ↓ lower better | 12 g | 9 gbest |
| ↓ lower better | 82.17 mm | 54.9 mmbest |
| ↓ lower better | 22 mm | 20.5 mmbest |
| ↓ lower better | 9.02 mmbest | 9.5 mm |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Storage(1) | ||
Capacity (GB) | 1024 GB | 1000 GB |
Performance(2) | ||
Read Speed (MB/s) | 1000 MB/s | 100 MB/s |
Write Speed (MB/s) | 900 MB/s | 41 MB/s |
Physical(4) | ||
Weight (g) | 12 g | 9 g |
Length (mm) | 82.17 mm | 54.9 mm |
Width (mm) | 22.00 mm | 20.5 mm |
Height (mm) | 9.02 mm | 9.5 mm |
Connectivity(1) | ||
USB Interface | USB 3.2 Gen 2 | USB 3.2 Gen 1 |
Compatibility(1) | ||
Operating System Compatibility | Windows, macOS, Linux, Chrome OS | Windows, macOS, Linux |
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.
Opt for the C175 for cost-effective, high-capacity storage with a lifetime warranty; opt for the DataTraveler Max when ultra-fast performance is essential.
Professional reviewers view the C175 as a well-designed, high-capacity flash drive that offers solid build quality and a lifetime warranty, positioning it as a value-focused alternative in the premium segment. However, they criticize the absence of write-speed specs and the lack of rugged features.
Everyday users appreciate the massive 1 TB storage, fast read performance and the convenient snap-on cap, noting its portability and plug-and-play ease. Recurring complaints focus on the cap's durability, slower write speeds, and incompatibility with iOS devices.
