Samsung BAR Plus 128GB Gray
Score: 77/100
Teamgroup C162 256GB
Score: 65/100Rankings
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.
TeamGroup's C162 256 GB drive combines a rugged zinc-alloy metal body with waterproof, dustproof and shockproof protection, plus a lifetime warranty. Its real-world sequential speeds are modest, falling well short of the advertised 140 MB/s. Ideal for travelers and users prioritizing durability over high performance.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
128 GB | 256 GBbest | |
400 MB/sbest | 38.37 MB/s | |
61.84 MB/sbest | 27.92 MB/s | |
| ↓ lower better | 1.13 gbest | 3.4 g |
5 yearsbest | — |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Storage(1) | ||
Storage Capacity (GB) | 128 GB | 256 GB |
Performance(2) | ||
Read Speed (MB/s) | 400 MB/s | 38.37 MB/s |
Write Speed (MB/s) | 61.84 MB/s | 27.92 MB/s |
Connectivity(2) | ||
USB Version | USB 3.1 | USB 3.2 Gen1 |
Interface | Type-A | USB Type-A |
Build & Design(3) | ||
Weight (g) | 1.13 g | 3.4 g |
Dimensions (L×W×H) (mm) | 12x15.5x40.1 mm | 24 x 12.2 x 7 mm |
Material | Metal | Zinc Alloy |
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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.
Professional reviewers acknowledge the C162's robust metal construction and lifetime warranty, but they criticize its severely limited real-world performance, especially the gap between advertised and measured speeds and the negligible 4K throughput, making it unsuitable for demanding transfer tasks.
Consumer feedback is sparse, but the available data suggests users are likely to be disappointed by the slow actual transfer rates despite the drive's advertised speed claims, while appreciating its compact, rugged design.
