Kingston DataTraveler SE9 G2 32GB
Score: 66/100
Kingston DataTraveler 100 G3 128GB
Score: 40/100Rankings
The Kingston DataTraveler SE9 G2 32 GB offers a sturdy metal design, fast read speeds, and a convenient keyring, making it a solid budget choice, though its write speed and lack of encryption limit its suitability for larger or sensitive files.
The Kingston DataTraveler 100 G3 128 GB offers solid read performance and a convenient sliding cap, but its write speeds and random performance are extremely low, making it best for occasional read-heavy tasks.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
32 GB | 128 GBbest | |
100 MB/s | 114 MB/sbest | |
15 MB/sbest | 3.14 MB/s | |
60 monthsbest | 60 monthsbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 9.07 gbest | 20 g |
| ↓ lower better | 45 mmbest | 59.9 mm |
| ↓ lower better | 12.2 mmbest | 21.3 mm |
| ↓ lower better | 4.6 mmbest | 10 mm |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Storage(1) | ||
Capacity (GB) | 32 GB | 128 GB |
Performance(2) | ||
Read Speed (MB/s) | 100 MB/s | 114 MB/s |
Write Speed (MB/s) | 15 MB/s | 3.14 MB/s |
Physical(5) | ||
Weight (g) | 9.07 g | 20 g |
Length (mm) | 45.0 mm | 59.9 mm |
Width (mm) | 12.2 mm | 21.3 mm |
Height (mm) | 4.6 mm | 10 mm |
Material | Metal | Plastic |
Connectivity(1) | ||
USB Interface | USB 3.0 | 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 from B&H and Camera Gear commend the SE9 G2 for its sturdy metal construction, capless design, and solid read performance, positioning it as a reliable, budget-friendly option. However, they note that its write speed lags behind rivals and that it lacks any security features.
Everyday users rate the drive highly (average 4.9/5 on Best Buy), praising its fast reads, sleek metal look, and keyring convenience. Common complaints focus on the slow write speed, absence of an activity LED, and the tendency of the metal finish to scratch with regular keychain use.
“Great transfer rates”
“Stylish and compact”
“Perfect for a keychain”
Professional reviewers acknowledge the drive's solid sequential read capability but criticize its abysmal write and 4K random performance, giving it an AS SSD benchmark score of 0.
Users appreciate the large capacity and easy sliding cap, but many complain about painfully slow write speeds and inconsistent copying.
