PNY Turbo Attache 3 512GB
Score: 58/100
SanDisk Extreme PRO 512GB Dual
Score: 79/100Rankings
The SanDisk Extreme PRO 512 GB Dual Drive delivers near-advertised sequential speeds, a rugged metal case, and hardware encryption, making it ideal for creators who need fast, secure transfers across USB-C and USB-A devices. Its size, weight, and price keep it from being a pocket-friendly everyday drive.
The PNY 512GB Turbo Attaché 3 offers high capacity and decent read speeds in a capless sliding design, but its bulky plastic body and lack of encryption limit its suitability for security-focused or ultra-compact needs.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
512 GBbest | 512 GBbest | |
100 MB/s | 1,000 MB/sbest | |
30 MB/s | 900 MB/sbest | |
12 monthsbest | — | |
| ↓ lower better | 18 gbest | 22.68 g |
| ↓ lower better | 133.35 mm | 80 mmbest |
| ↓ lower better | 99.06 mm | 18.3 mmbest |
| ↓ lower better | 11.43 mm | 10.7 mmbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Performance(2) | ||
Read Speed (MB/s) | 100 MB/s | 1000 MB/s |
Write Speed (MB/s) | 30 MB/s | 900 MB/s |
Security(1) | ||
Encryption Support | false | true |
Physical(5) | ||
Weight (g) | 18 g | 22.68 g |
Length (mm) | 133.35 mm | 80 mm |
Width (mm) | 99.06 mm | 18.3 mm |
Height (mm) | 11.43 mm | 10.7 mm |
Material | Plastic | Metal |
Connectivity(1) | ||
USB Interface | USB 3.0 | USB 3.2 Gen 2 |
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Professional reviewers consider the Turbo Attaché 3 a solid mid-tier flash drive, highlighting its 100 MB/s read speed, plug-and-play simplicity and broad OS support, while noting the lack of hardware encryption and modest plastic construction.
Everyday users overwhelmingly praise the drive's speed, capacity and convenient sliding design, awarding it an average of 4.6 / 5 stars, though complaints focus on its bulky width, cheap plastic feel, and absence of clear write-speed specifications.
“Users consistently rate the drive 5 stars for performance and reliability.”
“too fat”
“Users appreciate the seamless transfer between MacBook (USB-C) and older Windows PCs (USB-A).”
Professional reviewers commend the near-advertised sequential speeds, robust metal construction, and dual-connector design, while noting random I/O performance falls short of SSDs and the drive can run warm under load.
Everyday users love the fast transfers between USB-C laptops and legacy PCs, appreciate the security of hardware encryption, but mention the tight swivel, warmth during long transfers, and higher cost.
