Samsung Type-C 256GB
Score: 75/100
Kingston Ironkey Locker+ 50 32GB
Score: 43/100Rankings
The Samsung Type-C 256 GB flash drive delivers high-speed USB-C performance and rugged durability, ideal for professionals needing fast transfers, though its USB-C-only interface and lack of encryption may limit some 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 | | |
|---|---|---|
256 GBbest | 32 GB | |
400 MB/sbest | 145 MB/s | |
110 MB/s | 115 MB/sbest | |
60 monthsbest | 60 monthsbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 3.4 gbest | 20 g |
| ↓ lower better | 33.7 mmbest | 60.56 mm |
| ↓ lower better | 15.9 mmbest | 18.6 mm |
| ↓ lower better | 8.2 mmbest | 9.6 mm |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Storage(1) | ||
Capacity (GB) | 256 GB | 32 GB |
Performance(2) | ||
Read Speed (MB/s) | 400 MB/s | 145 MB/s |
Write Speed (MB/s) | 110 MB/s | 115 MB/s |
Security(1) | ||
Encryption Support | false | true |
Physical(5) | ||
Weight (g) | 3.4 g | 20 g |
Length (mm) | 33.7 mm | 60.56 mm |
Width (mm) | 15.9 mm | 18.6 mm |
Height (mm) | 8.2 mm | 9.6 mm |
Material | Plastic | Metal |
Connectivity(1) | ||
USB Interface | USB 3.2 Gen 1 (USB-C) | USB 3.2 Gen 1 |
Compatibility(1) | ||
Operating System Compatibility | Windows, macOS, Android, Linux | Windows, macOS |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
Professional reviewers commend the MUF-256DA for its impressive 400 MB/s read performance, rugged multi-proof build, and generous 5-year warranty, while noting the lack of a dual USB-A/C interface and modest write speeds.
Everyday users overwhelmingly praise the drive's speed, durability, and Samsung's brand reliability, while recurring complaints focus on slower write speeds and the removable cap.
“Great product and worth the money”
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.
