SanDisk Cruzer Glide 128GB Black
Score: 56/100
Techkey USB Flash Drive 128GB
Score: 79/100Rankings
The Techkey 128 GB MFi-certified flash drive offers versatile three-in-one connectivity and a rugged metal build, delivering fast USB 3.0 speeds. Its main drawbacks are the mandatory iOS app and the lack of detailed size/weight specs. Ideal for travelers and iOS users who need a durable, cross-platform backup solution.
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 Its main drawback is the outdated USB 2.0 speed and lack of rugged features.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 | 80 MB/sbest | |
— | 40 MB/sbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 9.07 gbest | — |
5 yearsbest | 2 years |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Performance(1) | ||
Read Speed (MB/s) | 60 MB/s | 80 MB/s |
Connectivity(2) | ||
USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 3.0 |
Interface | USB | USB 3.0, Lightning, USB-C |
General(2) | ||
Warranty (years) | 5 years | 2 years |
OS Compatibility | Windows, Mac | iOS, Android, macOS, Windows |
Build & Design(1) | ||
Dimensions (L×W×H) (mm) | 11x21x60 mm | 3.94 x 0.03937 x 5.43 inches mm |
Features(1) | ||
Hardware Encryption | false | true |
Software(1) | ||
Included Software | SanDisk SecureAccess | BLANBOK+, U‑Disk |
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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 They commend its retractable slider and built-in AES encryption, but consistently criticize the outdated USB 2.0 speed and the absence of advanced durability or performance specifications.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.
“USB 3.0 speed is very fast on computers.”
“NWT, ideal for travel.”
Professional reviewers highlight the drive's very fast USB 3.0 performance and the convenience of having Lightning, USB-C and USB 3.0 ports in a single, rugged package, while noting that the mandatory BLANBOK+ app on iOS adds a setup step and that independent testing is limited.
Everyday users praise the drive for quick, one-click backups and seamless cross-platform file transfers, especially while traveling, and they value the durable metal build; no major complaints are repeatedly mentioned beyond the required app for iOS.
