Samsung BAR Plus 128GB Gray
Score: 77/100
Maspen USB Flash Drive
Score: 52/100Rankings
The Samsung BAR Plus 128 GB USB flash drive combines a sleek metal body with waterproof and shock-proof protection, offering decent performance for everyday use. However, real-world read speeds are lower than advertised and some users experience occasional disconnections and heat issues. It suits casual users and professionals who value durability over top-tier speed.
The Maspen 64 GB USB 2.0 flash drive offers a convenient swivel cap, keychain attachment, and broad OS compatibility, making it easy to carry and use across devices. Its USB 2.0 speed and reported fragility of the swivel mechanism limit its suitability for high-performance tasks. Best for budget-conscious students or casual users needing simple storage.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
128 GBbest | 64 GB | |
400 MB/sbest | — | |
61.84 MB/sbest | 8 MB/s | |
| ↓ lower better | 1.13 gbest | 9.07 g |
5 yearsbest | 1 years |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Storage(1) | ||
Storage Capacity (GB) | 128 GB | 64 GB |
Performance(1) | ||
Write Speed (MB/s) | 61.84 MB/s | 8 MB/s |
Connectivity(2) | ||
USB Version | USB 3.1 | USB 2.0 |
Interface | Type-A | USB-A |
General(1) | ||
Warranty (years) | 5 years | 1 years |
Build & Design(2) | ||
Weight (g) | 1.13 g | 9.07 g |
Dimensions (L×W×H) (mm) | 12x15.5x40.1 mm | 57.15×18.29×11.43 mm mm |
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Professional reviewers acknowledge the BAR Plus as a solid mid-range USB flash drive that delivers a noticeable performance jump over Samsung's older BAR 3.0 while maintaining an attractive price per gigabyte. They commend its metal build, compact design, and five-year warranty, but criticize the gap between advertised (400 MB/s) and real-world sequential read speeds (≈283 MB/s) and its modest write speeds, positioning it below premium options like the SanDisk Extreme Pro.
Everyday users generally praise the drive's durability, attractive design, and ample 128GB capacity, noting reliable plug-and-play operation across devices. Recurring complaints focus on occasional disconnections, heat buildup that can lead to failure, and the lack of a dust cap, with a few reports of corrupted files during transfers.
“Highly convenient with swivel cap, keychain attachment, and compact size for everyday carry.”
“Users appreciate the portability, protective swivel design, and ease of use for storing photos, music, and documents.”
Professional reviewers commend the Maspen drive for its convenient swivel cap, keychain attachment, ample 64 GB capacity and matte finish, but they consistently point out the outdated USB 2.0 speed, fragility of the swivel mechanism and occasional compatibility issues with newer hardware.
Everyday users appreciate the portable form factor, protective swivel design and reliable plug-and-play compatibility across computers, Macs and car systems, while repeatedly criticizing the slow USB 2.0 transfer rates, occasional burnout under heavy use, and the tendency of the swivel cap to break over time.
