Patriot Supersonic Rage Prime 1TB
Score: 90/100
Kingston Ironkey Locker+ 50 128GB
Score: 90/100Rankings
The Patriot Supersonic Rage Prime 1TB flash drive offers SSD-like performance with up to 613 MB/s reads and 667 MB/s sustained writes, packaged in a lightweight, rubberized USB-A design and backed by a 5-year warranty. It excels in speed and durability but lacks a USB-C option and has a dim LED.
The IronKey Locker+ 50 delivers enterprise-grade encryption, a durable metal body, and solid performance, making it ideal for security-focused users, though it lacks Linux support and carries a premium price.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
1,000 GBbest | 128 GB | |
613 MB/sbest | 145 MB/s | |
667 MB/sbest | 115 MB/s | |
5 yearsbest | 5 yearsbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 8.2 gbest | 27 g |
| ↓ lower better | 53.09 mmbest | 60.6 mm |
| ↓ lower better | 21.08 mm | 18.6 mmbest |
| ↓ lower better | 7.62 mmbest | 9.6 mm |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Storage(1) | ||
Storage Capacity (GB) | 1000 GB | 128 GB |
Performance(2) | ||
Read Speed (MB/s) | 613 MB/s | 145 MB/s |
Write Speed (MB/s) | 667 MB/s | 115 MB/s |
Connectivity(1) | ||
USB Interface | USB 3.2 Gen 2 | USB 3.2 Gen 1 |
Security(1) | ||
Hardware Encryption | false | true |
Compatibility(1) | ||
Compatible Operating Systems | Windows 7+, macOS 10.6+, Linux 2.4+ | Windows 11, 10, 8.1; macOS 10.14–15.x |
Design(1) | ||
Material | rubberized | Metal |
Physical(4) | ||
Weight (g) | 8.2 g | 27 g |
Length (mm) | 53.09 mm | 60.6 mm |
Width (mm) | 21.08 mm | 18.6 mm |
Height (mm) | 7.62 mm | 9.6 mm |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
Professional reviewers consistently highlight the Rage Prime's SSD-class performance, noting real-world read speeds of 613 MB/s and sustained writes around 667 MB/s, while praising the Phison controller and rubberized housing.
Everyday users praise the blazing speed, capless retractable design, and long warranty, though they note the dim LED, slight warmth, and lack of USB-C.
“"accurate read speeds, lack of a cap, and 5-year warranty"”
“"a little warm"”
“Great product… set-up was easy… heavy duty… I would definitely recommend.”
StorageReview and other professionals praise the IronKey Locker+ 50 for its rugged construction, enterprise-grade encryption, and performance that surpasses the spec sheet, noting its ease of configuration and valuable cloud backup integration.
Everyday users consistently praise the straightforward setup, durable metal housing, and peace of mind from hardware encryption and cloud backup, while noting the lack of Linux support and occasional software hiccups after sleep.
