Patriot Memory Supersonic Rage Prime 1TB
Score: 82/100
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 Patriot Supersonic Rage Prime 1 TB delivers SSD-level performance with up to 800 MB/s reads and 667 MB/s sustained writes in a compact capless form factor. Its plastic housing may feel less premium and prolonged use can cause thermal throttling. Targeted at professionals and creators requiring fast, high-capacity portable storage.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
1,024 GBbest | 32 GB | |
800 MB/sbest | 145 MB/s | |
667 MB/sbest | 115 MB/s | |
| ↓ lower better | 9.07 gbest | 20 g |
5 yearsbest | 5 yearsbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Storage(1) | ||
Storage Capacity (GB) | 1024 GB | 32 GB |
Performance(2) | ||
Read Speed (MB/s) | 800 MB/s | 145 MB/s |
Write Speed (MB/s) | 667 MB/s | 115 MB/s |
Connectivity(2) | ||
USB Version | USB 3.2 Gen 2 | USB 3.2 Gen 1 |
Interface | USB-A | USB Type-A |
General(1) | ||
OS Compatibility | Windows 10/8/7, Linux 2.4+, macOS 10.6+ | Windows, macOS |
Build & Design(3) | ||
Weight (g) | 9.07 g | 20 g |
Dimensions (L×W×H) (mm) | 53.09×21.08×7.62 mm mm | 60.6 x 18.6 x 9.6 mm mm |
Material | plastic | Metal |
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Professional reviewers consistently highlight the Rage Prime's exceptional performance, noting read speeds that exceed 800 MB/s and sustained writes near 667 MB/s, which are unprecedented for a USB flash drive. They commend the capless retractable design and the use of a Phison PS2251-17 controller, while pointing out the plastic enclosure, potential thermal throttling, and premium pricing as notable drawbacks.
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.
