Samsung Type-C 128GB
Score: 81/100
Kingston Ironkey Locker+ 50 32GB
Score: 43/100Rankings
The Samsung 128 GB Type-C flash drive combines fast read performance with a dual-connector design and rugged durability, making it a versatile choice for creators, though its plastic build and lack of encryption may deter premium-seeking users.
A 32 GB encrypted USB flash drive with FIPS-certified hardware encryption, metal construction and built-in cloud backup. It offers strong security features but requires specific Windows drive-letter configuration and lacks password recovery.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
128 GBbest | 32 GB | |
400 MB/sbest | 145 MB/s | |
300 MB/sbest | 115 MB/s | |
60 monthsbest | 60 monthsbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 3.4 gbest | 20 g |
| ↓ lower better | 33.8 mmbest | 60.56 mm |
| ↓ lower better | 16 mmbest | 18.6 mm |
| ↓ lower better | 8.1 mmbest | 9.6 mm |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Storage(1) | ||
Capacity (GB) | 128 GB | 32 GB |
Performance(2) | ||
Read Speed (MB/s) | 400 MB/s | 145 MB/s |
Write Speed (MB/s) | 300 MB/s | 115 MB/s |
Security(1) | ||
Encryption Support | false | true |
Physical(5) | ||
Weight (g) | 3.4 g | 20 g |
Length (mm) | 33.8 mm | 60.56 mm |
Width (mm) | 16.0 mm | 18.6 mm |
Height (mm) | 8.1 mm | 9.6 mm |
Material | Plastic | Metal |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
Professional reviewers highlight the drive's exceptional read performance and rugged, multi-proof construction, while pointing out the slower write speeds and occasional OTG compatibility quirks.
Everyday users rate the drive highly for speed, durability, and convenience of dual connectors, with complaints focused on write speed and the plastic feel.
Professional reviewers commend the LP50 for its robust, FIPS-certified hardware encryption, user-friendly passphrase mode, and the convenience of built-in USBtoCloud backup, noting that the mandatory drive-letter allocation and absence of any password-recovery option may hinder less-technical users.
Everyday users appreciate the drive's straightforward plug-and-play setup, the confidence of hardware encryption, and the practical metal design with a key loop. Common frustrations revolve around Windows drive-letter conflicts, permanent data loss if passwords are forgotten, occasional slower write performance, and the device warming up.
