SanDisk Ultra Dual Drive Luxe 128GB
Score: 76/100
Samsung Type-C 128GB
Score: 81/100Rankings
The Samsung 128 GB Type-C flash drive combines fast read performance with a dual-connector design and rugged durability, making it a versatile choice for creators, though its plastic build and lack of encryption may deter premium-seeking users.
The SanDisk 128 GB Ultra Dual Drive Luxe combines a premium all-metal body with dual USB-C/USB-A connectors and a swivel mechanism, delivering solid read performance and a keyring-ready design. However, its write speeds are modest, it lacks built-in encryption, and it may heat up under heavy use.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
128 GBbest | 128 GBbest | |
150 MB/s | 400 MB/sbest | |
— | 300 MB/sbest | |
60 monthsbest | 60 monthsbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 18 g | 3.4 gbest |
| ↓ lower better | 44.5 mm | 33.8 mmbest |
| ↓ lower better | 12.2 mmbest | 16 mm |
| ↓ lower better | 8.6 mm | 8.1 mmbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Performance(2) | ||
Read Speed (MB/s) | 150 MB/s | 400 MB/s |
Write Speed (MB/s) | 22-68 MB/s | 300 MB/s |
Physical(5) | ||
Weight (g) | 18 g | 3.4 g |
Length (mm) | 44.5 mm | 33.8 mm |
Width (mm) | 12.2 mm | 16.0 mm |
Height (mm) | 8.6 mm | 8.1 mm |
Material | Aluminum alloy | Plastic |
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Professional reviewers highlight the drive's premium metal construction, dual-connector versatility and the convenience of eliminating adapters, but criticize the misleading 400 MB/s claim and the absence of built-in security features.
Everyday users praise the drive's solid build, keyring design and seamless file transfers between phones and computers, especially for backing up photos on the go. Recurring complaints focus on the drive heating up during large transfers, slower-than-expected write speeds, lack of encryption, and a swivel hinge that can become loose over time.
Professional reviewers highlight the drive's exceptional read performance and rugged, multi-proof construction, while pointing out the slower write speeds and occasional OTG compatibility quirks.
Everyday users rate the drive highly for speed, durability, and convenience of dual connectors, with complaints focused on write speed and the plastic feel.
