Samsung BAR Plus 128GB
Score: 80/100
SamData 32GB 2-Pack
Score: 31/100Rankings
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 32 GB USB 2.0 flash drive sold in a color-coded dual pack. It offers a swivel metal clip, LED indicator and basic durability features but is limited by slow transfer speeds and lack of security.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
128 GBbest | 32 GB | |
400 MB/sbest | 18 MB/s | |
60 MB/sbest | — | |
60 monthsbest | 12 months | |
| ↓ lower better | 1.13 gbest | 12 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 | | |
|---|---|---|
Storage(1) | ||
Capacity (GB) | 128 GB | 32 GB |
Performance(2) | ||
Read Speed (MB/s) | 400 MB/s | 18 MB/s |
Write Speed (MB/s) | 60 MB/s | 6-9 MB/s |
Warranty(1) | ||
Warranty Period (months) | 60 months | 12 months |
Physical(5) | ||
Weight (g) | 1.13 g | 12 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 |
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 listings position SamData as a value-oriented, no-frills USB 2.0 drive. Editors highlight the swivel metal clip and LED indicator as standout durability and usability features, while noting the lack of USB 3.x speed and security options makes it unsuitable for power users.
Everyday users appreciate the color-coded multi-pack, swivel design and plug-and-play simplicity, but complain about slow write performance, occasional failures and misleading waterproof claims.
