SanDisk Cruzer Glide 128GB Black
Score: 57/100
Kingston DataTraveler Exodia 128GB
Score: 60/100Rankings
The Kingston DataTraveler Exodia 128GB offers solid read performance and a budget-friendly price with a convenient keyring design. Its major drawbacks are sluggish write speeds and lack of rugged protection. Best suited for light, read-heavy use such as media playback or occasional backups.
The SanDisk Cruzer Glide 128 GB USB-2.0 flash drive provides ample storage with a protective retractable slider and 128-bit AES encryption. Its USB-2.0 interface limits transfer speeds and it lacks advanced durability features. Best suited for basic backup needs on older computers.
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|---|---|---|
128 GBbest | 128 GBbest | |
60 MB/s | 100 MB/sbest | |
— | 20 MB/sbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 9.07 gbest | 11 g |
5 yearsbest | 5 yearsbest |
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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 Type | USB Type-A | USB-A |
Build & Design(2) | ||
Weight (g) | 9.07 g | 11 g |
Dimensions (L×W×H) (mm) | 60×21×11 mm | 10.1×21.1×67.3 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 They commend its retractable slider and built-in AES encryption, but consistently criticize the outdated USB 2.0 speed and the absence of advanced durability or performance specifications.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.
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.
