Kingston DataTraveler Micro
Score: 78/100
Kingston Ironkey Locker+ 50
Score: 88/100Rankings
The Kingston IronKey Locker+ 50 32 GB delivers enterprise-grade AES-256 hardware encryption, metal durability, and fast 145 MB/s read and 115 MB/s write speeds. Its limited capacity and higher price point may deter casual users. Targeted at security-focused professionals and organizations.
The Kingston DataTraveler Micro 256GB is an ultra-compact metal-cased USB 3.2 Gen 1 flash drive with fast read speeds and a five-year warranty. Its trade-offs include unspecified write performance and lack of built-in encryption. Ideal for users who need a permanently attached, space-saving storage solution.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
256 GBbest | 32 GB | |
200 MB/sbest | 145 MB/s | |
— | 115 MB/sbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 9 gbest | 20 g |
5 yearsbest | 5 yearsbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Storage(1) | ||
Storage Capacity (GB) | 256 GB | 32 GB |
Performance(1) | ||
Read Speed (MB/s) | 200 MB/s | 145 MB/s |
Connectivity(1) | ||
Interface | USB 3.2 Gen 1 | USB Type-A |
General(1) | ||
OS Compatibility | Windows 11/10/8.1; macOS 10.14+; Linux 2.6+; Chrome OS | Windows, macOS |
Build & Design(3) | ||
Weight (g) | 9 g | 20 g |
Dimensions (L×W×H) (mm) | 24.95×12.2×4.5 mm mm | 60.6 x 18.6 x 9.6 mm mm |
Material | metal | Metal |
Power(1) | ||
Operating Temperature (°C) | 0-60 °C | 0-50 °C |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
The Kingston IronKey Locker+ 50 32GB is a compact, enterprise-grade encrypted USB flash drive featuring FIPS-certified AES-256-bit XTS hardware encryption and a metal silver casing with a key loop. It offers plug-and-play use on Windows and macOS, USB 3.2 Gen 1 speeds up to 145 MB/s, and optional cloud backup via USBtoCloud.
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. Overall sentiment is mixed, with many recommending it only for light, read-heavy use.
