Samsung BAR Plus 128GB
Score: 80/100
SamData 128GB USB Flash Drive
Score: 34/100Rankings
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.
A budget-friendly 128 GB USB 2.0 flash drive with a swivel metal clip, LED indicator and rugged construction. It offers ample storage for everyday files but is constrained by slow transfer speeds and limited validation of capacity.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
128 GBbest | 128 GBbest | |
400 MB/sbest | 20 MB/s | |
60 MB/sbest | 8 MB/s | |
60 monthsbest | 12 months | |
| ↓ lower better | 1.13 gbest | 10 g |
| ↓ lower better | 40.1 mmbest | 58 mm |
| ↓ lower better | 15.5 mmbest | 19 mm |
| ↓ lower better | 11.9 mm | 10 mmbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Performance(2) | ||
Read Speed (MB/s) | 400 MB/s | 20 MB/s |
Write Speed (MB/s) | 60 MB/s | 8 MB/s |
Warranty(1) | ||
Warranty Period (months) | 60 months | 12 months |
Physical(5) | ||
Weight (g) | 1.13 g | 10 g |
Length (mm) | 40.1 mm | 58 mm |
Width (mm) | 15.5 mm | 19 mm |
Height (mm) | 11.9 mm | 10 mm |
Material | Metal | ABS plastic |
Connectivity(1) | ||
USB Interface | USB 3.1 Gen 1 | USB 2.0 |
Compatibility(1) | ||
Operating System Compatibility | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, Linux, macOS |
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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”
Everyday users generally appreciate the low price, sturdy metal build, and convenient OTG functionality, but recurring complaints focus on the slow USB-2.0 speeds, unclear usable capacity, occasional boot failures, and doubts about review authenticity.
