SanDisk Cruzer Blade 8GB
Score: 51/100
Samsung BAR Plus 128GB Gray
Score: 77/100Rankings
The Samsung BAR Plus 128 GB USB flash drive combines a sleek metal body with waterproof and shock-proof protection, offering decent performance for everyday use. However, real-world read speeds are lower than advertised and some users experience occasional disconnections and heat issues. It suits casual users and professionals who value durability over top-tier speed.
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 | 128 GBbest | |
41.67 MB/s | 400 MB/sbest | |
12 MB/s | 61.84 MB/sbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 2.5 g | 1.13 gbest |
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 | 400 MB/s |
Write Speed (MB/s) | 12 MB/s | 61.84 MB/s |
Connectivity(2) | ||
USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 3.1 |
Interface | USB Type-A (retractable) | Type-A |
Build & Design(2) | ||
Weight (g) | 2.5 g | 1.13 g |
Dimensions (L×W×H) (mm) | 17.53×7.37×1 mm mm | 12x15.5x40.1 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)”
Professional reviewers acknowledge the BAR Plus as a solid mid-range USB flash drive that delivers a noticeable performance jump over Samsung's older BAR 3.0 while maintaining an attractive price per gigabyte. They commend its metal build, compact design, and five-year warranty, but criticize the gap between advertised (400 MB/s) and real-world sequential read speeds (≈283 MB/s) and its modest write speeds, positioning it below premium options like the SanDisk Extreme Pro.
Everyday users generally praise the drive's durability, attractive design, and ample 128GB capacity, noting reliable plug-and-play operation across devices. Recurring complaints focus on occasional disconnections, heat buildup that can lead to failure, and the lack of a dust cap, with a few reports of corrupted files during transfers.
