SanDisk Cruzer Blade
Score: 78/100
Kingston DataTraveler 100 G3 128GB
Score: 40/100Rankings
The SanDisk Cruzer Blade 128 GB is a tiny, capless USB 2.0 flash drive that offers solid capacity and built-in encryption for everyday use. Its lightweight design and keychain hole make it easy to carry, but speed and durability are limited.
The Kingston DataTraveler 100 G3 128 GB offers solid read performance and a convenient sliding cap, but its write speeds and random performance are extremely low, making it best for occasional read-heavy tasks.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
128 GBbest | 128 GBbest | |
130 MB/sbest | 114 MB/s | |
— | 3.14 MB/sbest | |
60 monthsbest | 60 monthsbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 4.54 gbest | 20 g |
| ↓ lower better | 7.4 mmbest | 59.9 mm |
| ↓ lower better | 17.5 mmbest | 21.3 mm |
| ↓ lower better | 41.4 mm | 10 mmbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Performance(2) | ||
Read Speed (MB/s) | 130 MB/s | 114 MB/s |
Write Speed (MB/s) | 5-30 MB/s | 3.14 MB/s |
Security(1) | ||
Encryption Support | true | false |
Physical(4) | ||
Weight (g) | 4.54 g | 20 g |
Length (mm) | 7.4 mm | 59.9 mm |
Width (mm) | 17.5 mm | 21.3 mm |
Height (mm) | 41.4 mm | 10 mm |
Connectivity(1) | ||
USB Interface | USB 2.0 | USB 3.2 Gen 1 |
Compatibility(1) | ||
Operating System Compatibility | Windows; macOS | Windows, macOS, Linux |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
Professional reviewers highlight the Cruzer Blade as a budget-friendly, no-frills drive that benefits from SanDisk's brand reputation, compact form factor, and straightforward plug-and-play operation, while noting the inherent speed limitations of USB 2.0.
Everyday users praise the drive for its ample 128 GB capacity, tiny footprint, ease of use across Windows and Mac, and the added security of SecureAccess. Common complaints focus on slower-than-advertised transfer rates, a cheap-feeling plastic housing, occasional failures, and confusing speed claims.
“Sleek case and worked very nicely for what I needed it for”
“Does exactly what you expect it to do”
“Great product!!!”
Professional reviewers acknowledge the drive's solid sequential read capability but criticize its abysmal write and 4K random performance, giving it an AS SSD benchmark score of 0.
Users appreciate the large capacity and easy sliding cap, but many complain about painfully slow write speeds and inconsistent copying.
