Samsung BAR Plus 128GB
Score: 80/100
SamData 64GB USB Flash Drive
Score: 63/100Rankings
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.
SamData's 64 GB USB flash drives provide budget-friendly, rugged storage with basic USB 2.0 performance, making them suitable for everyday document and photo backups. Their slow speeds and lack of security features keep them from demanding professional use.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
128 GBbest | 64 GB | |
400 MB/sbest | 18 MB/s | |
60 MB/sbest | 8 MB/s | |
60 monthsbest | 12 months | |
| ↓ lower better | 1.13 gbest | 10.2 g |
| ↓ lower better | 40.1 mmbest | 57.9 mm |
| ↓ lower better | 15.5 mmbest | 19.1 mm |
| ↓ lower better | 11.9 mm | 9.9 mmbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Storage(1) | ||
Capacity (GB) | 128 GB | 64 GB |
Performance(2) | ||
Read Speed (MB/s) | 400 MB/s | 18 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 | 10.2 g |
Length (mm) | 40.1 mm | 57.9 mm |
Width (mm) | 15.5 mm | 19.1 mm |
Height (mm) | 11.9 mm | 9.9 mm |
Material | Metal | 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”
Everyday users praise the drives for reliable basic storage, the helpful color variety, and the rugged metal or waterproof construction. Common complaints focus on the slow write speed, the 4 GB FAT32 file-size limit, inconsistent build quality, and the absence of encryption.
