PNY Turbo Attache 3 256GB Gray
Score: 71/100
Kingston DataTraveler Exodia 128GB
Score: 60/100Rankings
The PNY Turbo Attache 3 is a 256 GB USB-3.0 flash drive delivering solid read/write speeds and a convenient capless sliding collar. Its drawbacks are a heavier plastic body and a short 1-year warranty. It suits office and home users needing reliable portable storage.
The Kingston DataTraveler Exodia 128GB offers solid read performance and a budget-friendly price with a convenient keyring design. Its major drawbacks are sluggish write speeds and lack of rugged protection. Best suited for light, read-heavy use such as media playback or occasional backups.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
256 GBbest | 128 GB | |
185 MB/sbest | 100 MB/s | |
135 MB/sbest | 20 MB/s | |
| ↓ lower better | 18.1 g | 11 gbest |
1 years | 5 yearsbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Storage(1) | ||
Storage Capacity (GB) | 256 GB | 128 GB |
Performance(2) | ||
Read Speed (MB/s) | 185 MB/s | 100 MB/s |
Write Speed (MB/s) | 135 MB/s | 20 MB/s |
Connectivity(2) | ||
USB Version | USB 3.0 | USB 3.2 Gen 1 |
Interface Type | Type-A | USB-A |
Build & Design(2) | ||
Weight (g) | 18.1 g | 11 g |
Dimensions (L×W×H) (mm) | 57.4×10.96×20.33 mm mm | 10.1×21.1×67.3 mm mm |
General(1) | ||
Warranty (years) | 1 years | 5 years |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
Consumers echo the professional praise, highlighting the fast read speeds and the convenience of the capless design, while no major complaints appear in the available user-generated content. The drive is generally regarded as a dependable, lightweight option for routine file storage and transfer.
Professional reviewers acknowledge the Exodia's solid build and impressive read speeds for its price, but consistently criticize its poor write performance and reliance on QLC NAND, which leads to reliability concerns.
“responded very quickly”
“fast uploads”
“great for music/photos”
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.
