Samsung BAR Plus 128GB
Score: 80/100
Inland 16GB USB 2-Pack
Score: 56/100Rankings
The Samsung BAR Plus 128 GB delivers blazing-fast read speeds and a rugged metal body, making it ideal for portable, durable storage, though its write speed and lack of encryption limit some use cases.
The Inland 16 GB USB 3.0 flash drive offers solid read performance and a rugged, cap-protected design at a low price, making it ideal for bulk distribution. Its limited write speed and single Type-A connector keep it from being a high-end option.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
128 GBbest | 16 GB | |
400 MB/sbest | 70 MB/s | |
60 MB/sbest | 10 MB/s | |
60 monthsbest | 24 months | |
| ↓ lower better | 1.13 gbest | 9.07 g |
| ↓ lower better | 40.1 mmbest | 60 mm |
| ↓ lower better | 15.5 mmbest | 18 mm |
| ↓ lower better | 11.9 mmbest | 16 mm |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Storage(1) | ||
Capacity (GB) | 128 GB | 16 GB |
Performance(2) | ||
Read Speed (MB/s) | 400 MB/s | 70 MB/s |
Write Speed (MB/s) | 60 MB/s | 10 MB/s |
Warranty(1) | ||
Warranty Period (months) | 60 months | 24 months |
Physical(5) | ||
Weight (g) | 1.13 g | 9.07 g |
Length (mm) | 40.1 mm | 60 mm |
Width (mm) | 15.5 mm | 18 mm |
Height (mm) | 11.9 mm | 16 mm |
Material | Metal | Hard plastic |
Connectivity(1) | ||
USB Interface | USB 3.1 Gen 1 | USB Type-A |
Compatibility(1) | ||
Operating System Compatibility | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
Professional reviewers commend the BAR Plus for delivering on its promise of speed and resilience, highlighting the 400 MB/s read performance, metal construction, and five-year warranty as standout attributes.
Everyday users love the drive's plug-and-play ease, sleek metal look, keyring convenience and the confidence that it survives drops and water, while noting slower-than-advertised write speeds.
“Even your grandma can use this”
“Sleek, compact, and very portable”
“Saved my files after dropping it in water”
Professional reviewers note the drive's solid 70 MB/s read performance, Micro Center's stringent quality testing, and the reassuring 2-year warranty, positioning it as a reliable, value-driven option for bulk purchases despite its older USB 3.0 interface.
Everyday users praise the fast read speeds, durable build, compact form factor with a keychain loop, and the plug-and-play experience across platforms, while repeatedly calling out the slow 10 MB/s write speed and the easily misplaced cap.
