Samsung BAR Plus 128GB
Score: 80/100
SanDisk Ultra Dual Drive Luxe 128GB
Score: 76/100Rankings
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 SanDisk 128 GB Ultra Dual Drive Luxe combines a premium all-metal body with dual USB-C/USB-A connectors and a swivel mechanism, delivering solid read performance and a keyring-ready design. However, its write speeds are modest, it lacks built-in encryption, and it may heat up under heavy use.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
128 GBbest | 128 GBbest | |
400 MB/sbest | 150 MB/s | |
60 MB/sbest | — | |
60 monthsbest | 60 monthsbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 1.13 gbest | 18 g |
| ↓ lower better | 40.1 mmbest | 44.5 mm |
| ↓ lower better | 15.5 mm | 12.2 mmbest |
| ↓ lower better | 11.9 mm | 8.6 mmbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Performance(2) | ||
Read Speed (MB/s) | 400 MB/s | 150 MB/s |
Write Speed (MB/s) | 60 MB/s | 22-68 MB/s |
Physical(5) | ||
Weight (g) | 1.13 g | 18 g |
Length (mm) | 40.1 mm | 44.5 mm |
Width (mm) | 15.5 mm | 12.2 mm |
Height (mm) | 11.9 mm | 8.6 mm |
Material | Metal | Aluminum alloy |
Connectivity(1) | ||
USB Interface | USB 3.1 Gen 1 | USB 3.2 Gen 1 |
Compatibility(1) | ||
Operating System Compatibility | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows; macOS; Android |
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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”
Professional reviewers highlight the drive's premium metal construction, dual-connector versatility and the convenience of eliminating adapters, but criticize the misleading 400 MB/s claim and the absence of built-in security features.
Everyday users praise the drive's solid build, keyring design and seamless file transfers between phones and computers, especially for backing up photos on the go. Recurring complaints focus on the drive heating up during large transfers, slower-than-expected write speeds, lack of encryption, and a swivel hinge that can become loose over time.
