SanDisk Cruzer Glide 128GB Black
Score: 56/100
Kingston DataTraveler Exodia 128GB
Score: 65/100Rankings
The Kingston DataTraveler Exodia 128 GB provides a budget-friendly, plastic-cased flash drive with high-speed reads up to ~120 MB/s and ample storage. However, its write speed is sluggish and it lacks waterproof or shock-proof protection. Best for users needing large, read-heavy storage on a budget.
The SanDisk Cruzer Glide 128 GB is a high-capacity USB 2.0 flash drive with a protective retractable slider and built-in software encryption. Its main drawback is the outdated USB 2.0 speed and lack of rugged features. It is best suited for students and casual users who prioritize capacity and security over transfer performance.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
128 GBbest | 128 GBbest | |
60 MB/s | 100 MB/sbest | |
— | 20 MB/sbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 9.07 gbest | 11 g |
5 yearsbest | 5 yearsbest |
Click an attribute name to sort · Green = best, red = worst (relative to this comparison)
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Performance(1) | ||
Read Speed (MB/s) | 60 MB/s | 100 MB/s |
Connectivity(2) | ||
USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 3.2 Gen 1 |
Interface | USB | USB Type-A |
Build & Design(2) | ||
Weight (g) | 9.07 g | 11 g |
Dimensions (L×W×H) (mm) | 11x21x60 mm | 67.3 x 21.1 x 10.1 mm mm |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
Professional reviewers and editors view the Cruzer Glide as a dependable, secure, and well-designed USB 2.0 stick that excels in basic storage scenarios. They commend its retractable slider and built-in AES encryption, but consistently criticize the outdated USB 2.0 speed and the absence of advanced durability or performance specifications.
Everyday users generally appreciate the drive's reliability, ease of use, and protective slider, rating it highly for everyday file backup and transport. The most common complaints revolve around the slower USB 2.0 transfer rates and the extra step of installing the SecureAccess encryption software.
“responded very quickly”
“fast uploads”
“great for music/photos”
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. While it may serve as a cheap read-only solution, it falls short for any demanding storage tasks.
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. Overall sentiment is mixed, with many recommending it only for light, read-heavy use.
