PNY Turbo Attache 3 256GB Gray
Score: 71/100
SanDisk Ultra 64GB
Score: 73/100Rankings
The SanDisk Ultra 64 GB USB 3.0 flash drive offers fast 130 MB/s read speeds, a capless slide-out design, and built-in encryption software, all backed by a 5-year warranty. Its write speed is modest at 40 MB/s and performance can suffer on older USB 2.0 ports. Best suited for students and professionals needing portable storage with basic security.
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.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
256 GBbest | 64 GB | |
185 MB/sbest | 130 MB/s | |
135 MB/sbest | 40 MB/s | |
| ↓ lower better | 18.1 g | 8.5 gbest |
1 years | 5 yearsbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Storage(1) | ||
Storage Capacity (GB) | 256 GB | 64 GB |
Performance(2) | ||
Read Speed (MB/s) | 185 MB/s | 130 MB/s |
Write Speed (MB/s) | 135 MB/s | 40 MB/s |
Connectivity(1) | ||
Interface Type | Type-A | USB 3.0 |
Build & Design(2) | ||
Weight (g) | 18.1 g | 8.5 g |
Dimensions (L×W×H) (mm) | 57.4×10.96×20.33 mm mm | 69.09×22.1×9.91 mm mm |
General(1) | ||
Warranty (years) | 1 years | 5 years |
Compatibility(1) | ||
OS Compatibility | Windows, macOS | Windows 10+, macOS 12+, Android 8+, iOS 13+ |
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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 consistently commend the SanDisk Ultra 64GB USB-A flash drive for its solid 130 MB/s read performance, reliable 40 MB/s write speed, and the added value of security and recovery software. They note the longer 5-year warranty as a differentiator, while pointing out the lack of detailed endurance data and the drop in speed on legacy USB 2.0 ports.
“up to 100-130MB/s feels blazing for files/movies”
“full movie in <40s”
Everyday users love the fast read speeds and the generous 64 GB capacity for media and backups, highlighting the convenient capless slide-out design and the usefulness of SecureAccess. Common complaints revolve around slower write speeds, occasional recognition hiccups on older ports, and the fact that formatted usable space is a few gigabytes less than the advertised capacity.
