Samsung BAR Plus 128GB
Score: 80/100
Netac U505 128GB
Score: 66/100Rankings
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 Netac 128 GB USB-3.0 flash drive offers good read performance and a protective swivel cap at a low price, making it suitable for casual users. However, its modest write speed, lack of encryption, and reported reliability issues limit its appeal for power users.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
128 GBbest | 128 GBbest | |
400 MB/sbest | 90 MB/s | |
60 MB/sbest | 30 MB/s | |
60 monthsbest | 36 months | |
| ↓ lower better | 1.13 gbest | 10 g |
| ↓ lower better | 40.1 mmbest | 57 mm |
| ↓ lower better | 15.5 mmbest | 17 mm |
| ↓ lower better | 11.9 mm | 10 mmbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Performance(2) | ||
Read Speed (MB/s) | 400 MB/s | 90 MB/s |
Write Speed (MB/s) | 60 MB/s | 30 MB/s |
Warranty(1) | ||
Warranty Period (months) | 60 months | 36 months |
Physical(5) | ||
Weight (g) | 1.13 g | 10 g |
Length (mm) | 40.1 mm | 57 mm |
Width (mm) | 15.5 mm | 17 mm |
Height (mm) | 11.9 mm | 10 mm |
Material | Metal | ABS plastic |
Connectivity(1) | ||
USB Interface | USB 3.1 Gen 1 | USB 3.0 |
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.
Professional reviewers acknowledge the respectable read speed and low price but note modest write performance and build-quality concerns compared with established competitors.
Everyday users appreciate the affordability, swivel-cap design, and decent read speeds, while many report early failures and connector tightness.
“Even your grandma can use this”
“Sleek, compact, and very portable”
“Saved my files after dropping it in water”
Choose Samsung BAR Plus when you need faster reads, a sturdier build, and out-of-the-box large-file support.
