SanDisk Ultra 64GB
Score: 75/100
Samsung BAR Plus 128GB Gray
Score: 77/100Rankings
The Samsung BAR Plus 128 GB USB flash drive combines a sleek metal body with waterproof and shock-proof protection, offering decent performance for everyday use. However, real-world read speeds are lower than advertised and some users experience occasional disconnections and heat issues. It suits casual users and professionals who value durability over top-tier speed.
The SanDisk Ultra 64 GB USB-3.0 flash drive delivers solid 130 MB/s read speeds, a convenient capless slide-out design, and built-in encryption and recovery software. Its write speed tops out at 40 MB/s and performance can drop on older USB-2.0 ports, while the 64 GB capacity may be limiting for larger libraries. Best suited for students and professionals needing portable, secure storage.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
64 GB | 128 GBbest | |
130 MB/s | 400 MB/sbest | |
40 MB/s | 61.84 MB/sbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 8.5 g | 1.13 gbest |
5 yearsbest | 5 yearsbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Storage(1) | ||
Storage Capacity (GB) | 64 GB | 128 GB |
Performance(2) | ||
Read Speed (MB/s) | 130 MB/s | 400 MB/s |
Write Speed (MB/s) | 40 MB/s | 61.84 MB/s |
Connectivity(2) | ||
USB Version | USB 3.0 | USB 3.1 |
Interface | USB Type-A | Type-A |
Build & Design(2) | ||
Weight (g) | 8.5 g | 1.13 g |
Dimensions (L×W×H) (mm) | 69.09×22.1×9.91 mm mm | 12x15.5x40.1 mm |
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Professional reviewers consistently commend the SanDisk Ultra 64GB USB-A flash drive for its solid 130 MB/s read performance, reliable 40 MB/s write speed, and the added value of security and recovery software. They note the longer 5-year warranty as a differentiator, while pointing out the lack of detailed endurance data and the drop in speed on legacy USB 2.0 ports.
Everyday users love the fast read speeds and the generous 64 GB capacity for media and backups, highlighting the convenient capless slide-out design and the usefulness of SecureAccess. Common complaints revolve around slower write speeds, occasional recognition hiccups on older ports, and the fact that formatted usable space is a few gigabytes less than the advertised capacity.
“up to 100-130MB/s feels blazing for files/movies”
“full movie in <40s”
Professional reviewers acknowledge the BAR Plus as a solid mid-range USB flash drive that delivers a noticeable performance jump over Samsung's older BAR 3.0 while maintaining an attractive price per gigabyte. They commend its metal build, compact design, and five-year warranty, but criticize the gap between advertised (400 MB/s) and real-world sequential read speeds (≈283 MB/s) and its modest write speeds, positioning it below premium options like the SanDisk Extreme Pro.
Everyday users generally praise the drive's durability, attractive design, and ample 128GB capacity, noting reliable plug-and-play operation across devices. Recurring complaints focus on occasional disconnections, heat buildup that can lead to failure, and the lack of a dust cap, with a few reports of corrupted files during transfers.
