SamData 16GB USB
Score: 22/100
SamData 64GB USB Flash Drive
Score: 63/100Rankings
SamData's 64 GB USB flash drives provide budget-friendly, rugged storage with basic USB 2.0 performance, making them suitable for everyday document and photo backups. Their slow speeds and lack of security features keep them from demanding professional use.
The SamData 16 GB USB flash drive is a basic capless storage solution with an LED indicator and a 2-pack offering, targeting users who need inexpensive, low-capacity USB 2.0 storage. Performance is modest, and the lack of security features limits its suitability for sensitive data.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
16 GB | 64 GBbest | |
30 MB/sbest | 18 MB/s | |
8 MB/sbest | 8 MB/sbest | |
12 monthsbest | 12 monthsbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 12 g | 10.2 gbest |
| ↓ lower better | 58 mm | 57.9 mmbest |
| ↓ lower better | 19 mmbest | 19.1 mm |
| ↓ lower better | 10 mm | 9.9 mmbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Storage(1) | ||
Capacity (GB) | 16 GB | 64 GB |
Performance(1) | ||
Read Speed (MB/s) | 30 MB/s | 18 MB/s |
Physical(5) | ||
Weight (g) | 12 g | 10.2 g |
Length (mm) | 58 mm | 57.9 mm |
Width (mm) | 19 mm | 19.1 mm |
Height (mm) | 10 mm | 9.9 mm |
Material | plastic | Metal/ABS plastic |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
Everyday users praise the drives for reliable basic storage, the helpful color variety, and the rugged metal or waterproof construction. Common complaints focus on the slow write speed, the 4 GB FAT32 file-size limit, inconsistent build quality, and the absence of encryption.
