SamData 128GB USB Flash Drive
Score: 39/100
PNY Turbo Attaché 3 128GB 5-pack
Score: 90/100Rankings
PNY's Turbo Attaché 3 128 GB 5-pack offers very fast 140 MB/s reads, a cap-less sliding collar, and an activity LED in a lightweight plastic body, providing good value for casual users, but inconsistent write speeds and a stiff slider can be frustrating.
The SamData 128GB USB flash drive provides a low-cost, metal-cased storage solution with basic LED feedback and OTG capability, making it suitable for casual users and bulk distribution. Its USB-2.0 speeds and modest warranty keep it from competing in performance-focused segments.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
128 GBbest | 128 GBbest | |
20 MB/s | 140 MB/sbest | |
8 MB/s | 30 MB/sbest | |
1 yearsbest | 1 yearsbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 10 g | 1.13 gbest |
| ↓ lower better | 58 mm | 25.4 mmbest |
| ↓ lower better | 19 mmbest | 20.3 mm |
| ↓ lower better | 10 mm | 7.6 mmbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Performance(2) | ||
Read Speed (MB/s) | 20 MB/s | 140 MB/s |
Write Speed (MB/s) | 8 MB/s | 30 MB/s |
Connectivity(1) | ||
USB Interface | USB 2.0 | USB 3.2 Gen 1 |
Compatibility(1) | ||
Compatible Operating Systems | Windows, Linux, macOS | Windows; macOS |
Physical(4) | ||
Weight (g) | 10 g | 1.13 g |
Length (mm) | 58 mm | 25.4 mm |
Width (mm) | 19 mm | 20.3 mm |
Height (mm) | 10 mm | 7.6 mm |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
Professional tech publications have not reviewed SamData drives, likely due to their budget positioning. However, Amazon sales rankings (e.g., #5 in USB Flash Drives) indicate strong consumer adoption despite the lack of editorial coverage.
Everyday users generally appreciate the low price, sturdy metal build, and convenient OTG functionality, especially in multi-color packs for gifting or organization. Recurring complaints focus on the slow USB-2.0 speeds, unclear usable capacity, occasional boot failures, and doubts about review authenticity.
Professional reviewers consider the Turbo Attaché 3 a solid, everyday USB-3.0 drive with a convenient capless design and reliable read speeds, but they flag its inconsistent write performance and the finicky sliding collar as drawbacks.
Everyday users generally rate the drive highly (4.5-4.7/5), praising its fast reads, durability, activity LED, and capless convenience, while repeatedly complaining about the stiff slider, variable write speeds, and cheap-feel plastic housing.
