PNY Pro Elite 128GB
Score: 73/100
Samsung Type-C 128GB
Score: 81/100Rankings
The Samsung 128 GB Type-C flash drive combines fast read performance with a dual-connector design and rugged durability, making it a versatile choice for creators, though its plastic build and lack of encryption may deter premium-seeking users.
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 GBbest | 128 GBbest | |
384 MB/s | 400 MB/sbest | |
302 MB/sbest | 300 MB/s | |
— | 60 monthsbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 0.28 gbest | 3.4 g |
| ↓ lower better | 134.11 mm | 33.8 mmbest |
| ↓ lower better | 99.31 mm | 16 mmbest |
| ↓ lower better | 11.43 mm | 8.1 mmbest |
Click an attribute name to sort · Green = best, red = worst (relative to this comparison)
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Performance(2) | ||
Read Speed (MB/s) | 384 MB/s | 400 MB/s |
Write Speed (MB/s) | 302 MB/s | 300 MB/s |
Physical(5) | ||
Weight (g) | 0.28 g | 3.4 g |
Length (mm) | 134.11 mm | 33.8 mm |
Width (mm) | 99.31 mm | 16.0 mm |
Height (mm) | 11.43 mm | 8.1 mm |
Material | metal | Plastic |
Connectivity(1) | ||
USB Interface | USB 3.0 | USB 3.2 Gen 1 |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
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 reviewers highlight the drive's exceptional read performance and rugged, multi-proof construction, while pointing out the slower write speeds and occasional OTG compatibility quirks.
Everyday users rate the drive highly for speed, durability, and convenience of dual connectors, with complaints focused on write speed and the plastic feel.
“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”
