Kingston DataTraveler SE9 G2 32GB
Score: 74/100
Kingston Exodia S
Score: 66/100Rankings
The Kingston DataTraveler SE9 G2 32 GB offers a sleek metal, capless design with a built-in key ring and solid 100 MB/s read performance. Its write speed remains low at 15 MB/s and it lacks advanced security features. Suited for professionals seeking durable, portable storage with quick reads.
The Kingston Exodia S 128 GB flash drive is ultra-lightweight with a convenient key-ring loop and provides solid sequential reads around 100 MB/s. Its write speed is very slow at about 20 MB/s, making it less suitable for large data transfers. Best for users who prioritize portability and basic storage.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
32 GB | 128 GBbest | |
100 MB/sbest | 100 MB/sbest | |
15 MB/s | 20 MB/sbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 9.07 g | 8.3 gbest |
5 yearsbest | 5 yearsbest |
Click an attribute name to sort · Green = best, red = worst (relative to this comparison)
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Storage(1) | ||
Storage Capacity (GB) | 32 GB | 128 GB |
Performance(1) | ||
Write Speed (MB/s) | 15 MB/s | 20 MB/s |
Connectivity(1) | ||
USB Version | USB 3.0 | USB 3.2 Gen 1 |
General(1) | ||
OS Compatibility | Windows, macOS, Linux, Chrome OS | Windows 11/10, macOS 12.7.6+/10.15.x+, Linux 4.4+, Chrome OS |
Build & Design(2) | ||
Weight (g) | 9.07 g | 8.3 g |
Dimensions (L×W×H) (mm) | 45.0 x 12.2 x 4.6 mm mm | 56.90×19.05×2.54 mm mm |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
Professional assessments commend the SE9 G2 for its high read speed, robust metal construction, and capless convenience, noting that the five-year warranty adds confidence. However, reviewers also point out the scarcity of in-depth comparative reviews, making it harder to gauge its standing against other premium USB 3.0 drives.
User feedback is limited in the available data, but the features that are mentioned-fast read performance, durable metal body, and capless design-receive positive remarks. The lack of extensive user reviews leaves the broader consumer sentiment unclear.
“Lightweight design, key loop convenience, and dependable storage.”
Professional reviewers acknowledge the Exodia's acceptable sequential read performance (≈120 MB/s) and its ultra-lightweight, portable form factor, but they consistently criticize its very slow write speeds-especially random 4 KB writes at 0.11 MB/s-and its low overall AS SSD score of 47, concluding it is only suitable for basic storage tasks.
Everyday buyers praise the drive's lightweight feel, key-ring loop convenience, reliable storage and fast reads for photos and videos, while noting the 5-year warranty adds confidence; however, the limited write speed is rarely mentioned but could affect power users.
