SanDisk Ultra Flair 128GB
Score: 64/100
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 SanDisk Ultra Flair 128 GB USB-3.0 flash drive delivers fast read performance in a compact metal body with built-in encryption. It is well suited for read-heavy tasks but its sustained write speed and heat generation limit heavy write workloads.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
128 GBbest | 128 GBbest | |
150 MB/sbest | 140 MB/s | |
38 MB/sbest | 30 MB/s | |
1 yearsbest | 1 yearsbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 35 g | 1.13 gbest |
| ↓ lower better | 6.6 mmbest | 25.4 mm |
| ↓ lower better | 42.4 mm | 20.3 mmbest |
| ↓ lower better | 13.2 mm | 7.6 mmbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Performance(2) | ||
Read Speed (MB/s) | 150 MB/s | 140 MB/s |
Write Speed (MB/s) | 38 MB/s | 30 MB/s |
Connectivity(1) | ||
USB Interface | USB 3.0 | USB 3.2 Gen 1 |
Compatibility(1) | ||
Compatible Operating Systems | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows; macOS |
Physical(4) | ||
Weight (g) | 35 g | 1.13 g |
Length (mm) | 6.6 mm | 25.4 mm |
Width (mm) | 42.4 mm | 20.3 mm |
Height (mm) | 13.2 mm | 7.6 mm |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
Professional reviewers praise the Ultra Flair for its near-advertised read speeds, solid metal construction and useful security features, but criticize its slow sustained write speeds, limited cache and the fact that its performance falls short of newer SSD-based USB drives.
Everyday users love the drive's fast reads, durable metal look and cross-platform plug-and-play convenience, but many complain about heating, occasional failures after a year, the tiny form factor leading to loss, and write speeds that don't match advertised claims.
“Great for video projects”
“Works perfectly with MacBook and Windows”
“Durable and stylish”
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.
