SanDisk Cruzer Blade 8GB
Score: 51/100
ADATA UV128
Score: 74/100Rankings
The ADATA AUV128-32G-RBE 32 GB USB 3.2 Gen1 flash drive offers a retractable capless connector, decent 100 MB/s read speed and a 5-year warranty in a compact plastic body. Its drawbacks are modest capacity, slower write speed and a less premium material compared with metal-cased competitors. It fits users who want a budget-friendly, key-chain ready USB 3.2 drive for everyday file transfers.
The SanDisk Cruzer Blade 8 GB USB-2.0 flash drive features a retractable connector and SecureAccess encryption in a tiny, lightweight package. Its slow write speeds, fragile plastic connector, and limited 8 GB capacity make it unsuitable for demanding tasks. It fits casual users with basic storage needs on older computers.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
8 GB | 32 GBbest | |
41.67 MB/s | 100 MB/sbest | |
12 MB/s | 40 MB/sbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 2.5 gbest | 10 g |
5 yearsbest | 5 yearsbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Storage(1) | ||
Storage Capacity (GB) | 8 GB | 32 GB |
Performance(2) | ||
Read Speed (MB/s) | 41.67 MB/s | 100 MB/s |
Write Speed (MB/s) | 12 MB/s | 40 MB/s |
Connectivity(2) | ||
USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 3.2 Gen1 |
Interface | USB Type-A (retractable) | Retractable sliding |
General(1) | ||
OS Compatibility | Windows 7/Vista/XP, Mac OS X v10+, Linux | Windows, macOS, Linux |
Build & Design(2) | ||
Weight (g) | 2.5 g | 10 g |
Dimensions (L×W×H) (mm) | 17.53×7.37×1 mm mm | 60x20x9 mm |
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Professional reviewers describe the Cruzer Blade as a fairly average performer that meets the needs of most everyday users but falls short for enthusiasts due to its lackluster write speeds, fragile connector, and missing status LED. They acknowledge its good read speeds and convenient retractable design, yet recommend faster USB-3.0 alternatives for demanding workloads.
Everyday consumers appreciate the drive's tiny, cap-less design, plug-and-play ease, and reliable storage for documents, photos, and a few movies, often calling it perfect for basic work files. However, many express frustration over the very slow write speeds and occasional connector flexing, especially when urgent large-file transfers are needed.
“"perfect" for work files”
“"fairly average performer"”
“writes "disappointing" (2.8-3.3 MB/s)”
