PNY Pro Elite 128GB
Score: 73/100
Garmese USB-C SSD 256GB
Score: 81/100Rankings
The GARMESE 256 GB dual-connector flash drive offers fast burst performance and a rugged metal case, making it suitable for creators and travelers. However, its sustained speeds fall short of the advertised rates and it runs warm under heavy load.
The PNY Pro Elite 128 GB USB 3.0 flash drive delivers high-speed sequential performance in a rugged metal body, making it ideal for large-file transfers. While its speed shines, random I/O and small-file writes are weaker, and usable capacity is a bit lower than advertised.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
128 GB | 256 GBbest | |
384 MB/s | 450 MB/sbest | |
302 MB/s | 400 MB/sbest | |
— | 12 monthsbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 0.28 gbest | 82 g |
| ↓ lower better | 134.11 mm | 66.5 mmbest |
| ↓ lower better | 99.31 mm | 19.8 mmbest |
| ↓ lower better | 11.43 mm | 8.4 mmbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Storage(1) | ||
Capacity (GB) | 128 GB | 256 GB |
Performance(2) | ||
Read Speed (MB/s) | 384 MB/s | 450 MB/s |
Write Speed (MB/s) | 302 MB/s | 400 MB/s |
Physical(5) | ||
Weight (g) | 0.28 g | 82 g |
Length (mm) | 134.11 mm | 66.5 mm |
Width (mm) | 99.31 mm | 19.8 mm |
Height (mm) | 11.43 mm | 8.4 mm |
Material | metal | Zinc alloy |
Connectivity(1) | ||
USB Interface | USB 3.0 | USB-C/USB-A 3.2 Gen1 |
Compatibility(1) | ||
Operating System Compatibility | Windows, macOS | Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, smart TVs, game consoles, car audio systems, projectors |
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Professional reviewers highlight the drive's top-tier sequential performance and solid build quality, noting it outpaces many rivals for large-file transfers but point out inconsistent small-file speeds.
Users love the metal, capless design and fast large-file transfers, but frequently complain about inconsistent speed readings and slower small-file writes.
Professional testers acknowledge the GARMESE drive's impressive burst speeds and convenient dual-connector layout, but they criticize its over-stated sustained performance and the lack of a sizable cache, which causes noticeable speed throttling on large transfers.
Everyday users praise the drive's quick initial transfers, sturdy metal housing and the ease of swapping between USB-A and USB-C devices, but many complain about speed drops on big files, warmth during long sessions, and occasional Android compatibility hiccups.
“One reviewer upgraded from 5 to 4 stars after benchmarking, noting that while large-file performance is excellent, small-file performance lags.”
“Users appreciate the metal body and capless design”
“It's plenty fast compared to your standard USB stick... just don't expect to reach the advertised speeds in real-world environments.”
