SanDisk Ultra 128GB Red
Score: 38/100
PNY Turbo Attaché 3 128GB 5-pack
Score: 90/100Rankings
PNY's Turbo Attaché 3 128 GB 5-pack offers very fast 140 MB/s reads, a cap-less sliding collar, and an activity LED in a lightweight plastic body, providing good value for casual users, but inconsistent write speeds and a stiff slider can be frustrating.
The Ultra 128 GB USB 3.0 flash drive offers solid read performance and built-in encryption in a compact retractable form factor, targeting everyday users. Write speeds lag behind the advertised maximum, and the slider mechanism may collect dirt over time.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
128 GBbest | 128 GBbest | |
130 MB/s | 140 MB/sbest | |
100 MB/sbest | 30 MB/s | |
1 yearsbest | 1 yearsbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 13.64 g | 1.13 gbest |
| ↓ lower better | 10.41 mmbest | 25.4 mm |
| ↓ lower better | 21.59 mm | 20.3 mmbest |
| ↓ lower better | 56.09 mm | 7.6 mmbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Performance(2) | ||
Read Speed (MB/s) | 130 MB/s | 140 MB/s |
Write Speed (MB/s) | 100 MB/s | 30 MB/s |
Connectivity(1) | ||
USB Interface | USB 3.0 | USB 3.2 Gen 1 |
Security(1) | ||
Hardware Encryption | true | false |
Compatibility(1) | ||
Compatible Operating Systems | Windows, macOS, PlayStation, Xbox | Windows; macOS |
Physical(4) | ||
Weight (g) | 13.64 g | 1.13 g |
Length (mm) | 10.41 mm | 25.4 mm |
Width (mm) | 21.59 mm | 20.3 mm |
Height (mm) | 56.09 mm | 7.6 mm |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
Reviewers note reliable read speeds and security software but point out the slower write performance and lack of ruggedness compared to higher-end models.
Consumers appreciate the quick reads and encryption, yet many complain about slow writes and occasional file-corruption issues.
“Transfers a full movie in under 40 seconds”
“Great for backups and school projects”
“Love the SecureAccess software”
Professional reviewers consider the Turbo Attaché 3 a solid, everyday USB-3.0 drive with a convenient capless design and reliable read speeds, but they flag its inconsistent write performance and the finicky sliding collar as drawbacks.
Everyday users generally rate the drive highly (4.5-4.7/5), praising its fast reads, durability, activity LED, and capless convenience, while repeatedly complaining about the stiff slider, variable write speeds, and cheap-feel plastic housing.
