SanDisk Ultra Flair 128GB
Score: 61/100
SamData 64GB USB Flash Drive
Score: 63/100Rankings
SamData's 64 GB USB flash drives provide budget-friendly, rugged storage with basic USB 2.0 performance, making them suitable for everyday document and photo backups. Their slow speeds and lack of security features keep them from demanding professional use.
The SanDisk Ultra Flair 128 GB USB 3.0 flash drive delivers strong read performance and a rugged metal body, complemented by built-in 128-bit AES encryption. While it offers a 5-year warranty in marketing, the spec lists a 1-year warranty and sustained write speeds are modest, with heat buildup under heavy use.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
128 GBbest | 64 GB | |
— | 18 MB/sbest | |
15 MB/sbest | 8 MB/s | |
12 monthsbest | 12 monthsbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 35 g | 10.2 gbest |
| ↓ lower better | 6.6 mmbest | 57.9 mm |
| ↓ lower better | 42.4 mm | 19.1 mmbest |
| ↓ lower better | 13.2 mm | 9.9 mmbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Storage(1) | ||
Capacity (GB) | 128 GB | 64 GB |
Performance(2) | ||
Read Speed (MB/s) | 156-165 MB/s | 18 MB/s |
Write Speed (MB/s) | 15 MB/s | 8 MB/s |
Physical(5) | ||
Weight (g) | 35 g | 10.2 g |
Length (mm) | 6.6 mm | 57.9 mm |
Width (mm) | 42.4 mm | 19.1 mm |
Height (mm) | 13.2 mm | 9.9 mm |
Material | Metal | Metal/ABS plastic |
Connectivity(1) | ||
USB Interface | USB 3.0 | USB 2.0 |
Compatibility(1) | ||
Operating System Compatibility | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, Linux, macOS |
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 they criticize its slow sustained write speeds, limited cache and the fact that its performance falls short of newer SSD-based USB drives. The consensus is that it's a solid mid-tier option for read-heavy tasks but not suited for heavy write workloads.
Everyday users love the drive's fast reads, durable metal look and cross-platform plug-and-play convenience, especially for transferring videos and expanding console storage. However, many complain about the drive heating up, occasional failures after a year, the tiny form factor leading to loss, and write speeds that don't match the advertised claims.
“Great for video projects”
“Works perfectly with MacBook and Windows”
“Durable and stylish”
Everyday users praise the drives for reliable basic storage, the helpful color variety, and the rugged metal or waterproof construction. Common complaints focus on the slow write speed, the 4 GB FAT32 file-size limit, inconsistent build quality, and the absence of encryption.
