Samsung BAR Plus 256GB
Score: 84/100
PNY Turbo Attaché 3 128GB 5-pack
Score: 90/100Rankings
PNY's Turbo Attaché 3 128 GB 5-pack offers very fast 140 MB/s reads, a cap-less sliding collar, and an activity LED in a lightweight plastic body, providing good value for casual users, but inconsistent write speeds and a stiff slider can be frustrating.
The Samsung BAR Plus 256 GB flash drive delivers strong read performance and a rugged all-metal design, backed by a five-year warranty. Write speeds are less consistent, and the lack of USB-C may be a drawback for users with newer devices.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
256 GBbest | 128 GB | |
400 MB/sbest | 140 MB/s | |
100 MB/sbest | 30 MB/s | |
5 yearsbest | 1 years | |
| ↓ lower better | 1.13 gbest | 1.13 gbest |
| ↓ lower better | 40 mm | 25.4 mmbest |
| ↓ lower better | 15.5 mmbest | 20.3 mm |
| ↓ lower better | 12 mm | 7.6 mmbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Storage(1) | ||
Storage Capacity (GB) | 256 GB | 128 GB |
Performance(2) | ||
Read Speed (MB/s) | 400 MB/s | 140 MB/s |
Write Speed (MB/s) | 100 MB/s | 30 MB/s |
Connectivity(1) | ||
USB Interface | USB-A 3.1 | USB 3.2 Gen 1 |
Warranty & Support(1) | ||
Warranty Period (years) | 5 years | 1 years |
Design(1) | ||
LED Indicator | false | true |
Physical(3) | ||
Length (mm) | 40 mm | 25.4 mm |
Width (mm) | 15.5 mm | 20.3 mm |
Height (mm) | 12 mm | 7.6 mm |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
Professional reviewers praise the premium metal construction and impressive read speeds, but warn that write performance is erratic and unsuitable for demanding workloads.
Everyday users love the speed, durability, and sleek design, while common complaints focus on slow write speeds for large files and the absence of an activity LED.
“Very fast and reliable”
“Durable and stylish”
“Works with everything”
Professional reviewers consider the Turbo Attaché 3 a solid, everyday USB-3.0 drive with a convenient capless design and reliable read speeds, but they flag its inconsistent write performance and the finicky sliding collar as drawbacks.
Everyday users generally rate the drive highly (4.5-4.7/5), praising its fast reads, durability, activity LED, and capless convenience, while repeatedly complaining about the stiff slider, variable write speeds, and cheap-feel plastic housing.
