SamData USB Flash Drives
Score: 57/100
Kingston DataTraveler Exodia 128GB
Score: 60/100Rankings
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.
The SamData 32 GB USB flash drive offers a budget-friendly 2-pack with a capless design and LED indicator, making it easy for occasional file transfers. However, its USB 2.0 interface and 8 MB/s write speed limit performance for larger files. Best suited for students and light users who prioritize cost over speed.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
32 GB | 128 GBbest | |
— | 100 MB/sbest | |
8 MB/s | 20 MB/sbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 12 g | 11 gbest |
1 years | 5 yearsbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Storage(1) | ||
Storage Capacity (GB) | 32 GB | 128 GB |
Performance(1) | ||
Write Speed (MB/s) | 8 MB/s | 20 MB/s |
Connectivity(2) | ||
USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 3.2 Gen 1 |
Interface Type | USB 2.0 | USB-A |
Build & Design(3) | ||
Weight (g) | 12 g | 11 g |
Dimensions (L×W×H) (mm) | 58×19×10 mm mm | 10.1×21.1×67.3 mm mm |
Material | ABS plastic | plastic |
General(1) | ||
Warranty (years) | 1 years | 5 years |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
Professional reviewers acknowledge that the SamData drives deliver functional storage at a very low price point, but they consistently point out that the USB 2.0 interface and 8 MB/s write speed lag behind modern USB 3.x alternatives, making the drives best suited for occasional, low-volume transfers rather than heavy workloads.
Everyday users praise the affordability, the handy LED status light, and the color-coded two-pack for organizing files, while the most common criticism revolves around the slower transfer speeds inherent to USB 2.0, which some find inconvenient for larger files.
“transfer status at a glance”
“a little bit slower”
“responded very quickly”
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.
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.
