SanDisk Cruzer Blade 8GB
Score: 61/100
Kingston DataTraveler Exodia 128GB
Score: 60/100Rankings
The SanDisk Cruzer Blade 8 GB USB 2.0 flash drive features a retractable connector and built-in 128-bit AES encryption in a tiny plastic form factor. Its USB 2.0 speeds are modest (up to ~42 MB/s read, ~12 MB/s write) and the connector can be fragile, making it less suitable for heavy use. Ideal for casual users needing basic storage for documents and small files.
The Kingston DataTraveler Exodia 128GB offers solid read performance and a budget-friendly price with a convenient keyring design. Its major drawbacks are sluggish write speeds and lack of rugged protection. Best suited for light, read-heavy use such as media playback or occasional backups.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
8 GB | 128 GBbest | |
41.67 MB/s | 100 MB/sbest | |
12 MB/s | 20 MB/sbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 2.5 gbest | 11 g |
5 yearsbest | 5 yearsbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Storage(1) | ||
Storage Capacity (GB) | 8 GB | 128 GB |
Performance(2) | ||
Read Speed (MB/s) | 41.67 MB/s | 100 MB/s |
Write Speed (MB/s) | 12 MB/s | 20 MB/s |
Connectivity(2) | ||
USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 3.2 Gen 1 |
Interface Type | USB‑A (retractable) | USB-A |
Build & Design(3) | ||
Weight (g) | 2.5 g | 11 g |
Dimensions (L×W×H) (mm) | 17.53×7.37×1 mm mm | 10.1×21.1×67.3 mm mm |
Material | Plastic | plastic |
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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)”
Professional reviewers acknowledge the Exodia's solid build and impressive read speeds for its price, but consistently criticize its poor write performance and reliance on QLC NAND, which leads to reliability concerns.
Everyday users appreciate the drive's quick read response and convenient keyring design, but the overwhelming complaint centers on sluggish write speeds and occasional data integrity problems.
