SanDisk Ultra Dual Drive m3.0 128GB Black
Score: 76/100
Kingston DataTraveler Exodia 128GB
Score: 60/100Rankings
SanDisk's 128 GB Ultra Dual Drive provides fast up to 150 MB/s read speeds and dual micro-USB/USB-3.0 connectors for seamless Android-to-PC transfers. The slower write speed and need for OTG-compatible devices are trade-offs. Ideal for Android photographers needing quick off-load of media.
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.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
128 GBbest | 128 GBbest | |
150 MB/sbest | 100 MB/s | |
— | 20 MB/sbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 5.2 gbest | 11 g |
5 yearsbest | 5 yearsbest |
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| Attribute | | |
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Performance(1) | ||
Read Speed (MB/s) | 150 MB/s | 100 MB/s |
Connectivity(2) | ||
USB Version | USB 3.0 | USB 3.2 Gen 1 |
Interface Type | Micro-USB & USB 3.0 | USB-A |
Build & Design(2) | ||
Weight (g) | 5.2 g | 11 g |
Dimensions (L×W×H) (mm) | 30.2×25.4×12.4 mm mm | 10.1×21.1×67.3 mm mm |
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Professional outlets such as Adorama and B&H focus on the drive's fast 150 MB/s read performance and its dual-connector OTG design, noting that it fills a niche for legacy micro-USB Android devices while offering reliable cross-platform compatibility. However, the scarcity of in-depth reviews leaves some uncertainty about durability and real-world write speeds.
Everyday users generally praise the convenience of moving large media files between Android phones and computers without extra adapters, and they value the Memory Zone app for automated backups. Recurring concerns revolve around slower write speeds, the necessity of an OTG-capable device, and the lack of clear durability information.
“Super-fast transfers (up to 150 MB/s, faster than USB 2.0 for movies/photos).”
“Frees Android storage via OTG and app.”
“responded very quickly”
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.
