SanDisk Cruzer Blade
Score: 78/100
SamData 64GB USB Flash Drive
Score: 63/100Rankings
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.
SamData's 64 GB USB flash drives provide budget-friendly, rugged storage with basic USB 2.0 performance, making them suitable for everyday document and photo backups. Their slow speeds and lack of security features keep them from demanding professional use.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
128 GBbest | 64 GB | |
130 MB/sbest | 18 MB/s | |
— | 8 MB/sbest | |
60 monthsbest | 12 months | |
| ↓ lower better | 4.54 gbest | 10.2 g |
| ↓ lower better | 7.4 mmbest | 57.9 mm |
| ↓ lower better | 17.5 mmbest | 19.1 mm |
| ↓ lower better | 41.4 mm | 9.9 mmbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Storage(1) | ||
Capacity (GB) | 128 GB | 64 GB |
Performance(2) | ||
Read Speed (MB/s) | 130 MB/s | 18 MB/s |
Write Speed (MB/s) | 5-30 MB/s | 8 MB/s |
Warranty(1) | ||
Warranty Period (months) | 60 months | 12 months |
Physical(4) | ||
Weight (g) | 4.54 g | 10.2 g |
Length (mm) | 7.4 mm | 57.9 mm |
Width (mm) | 17.5 mm | 19.1 mm |
Height (mm) | 41.4 mm | 9.9 mm |
Compatibility(1) | ||
Operating System Compatibility | Windows; macOS | Windows, Linux, macOS |
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.
Everyday users praise the drives for reliable basic storage, the helpful color variety, and the rugged metal or waterproof construction. Common complaints focus on the slow write speed, the 4 GB FAT32 file-size limit, inconsistent build quality, and the absence of encryption.
