SanDisk Ultra Flair 128GB
Score: 64/100
Samsung BAR Plus 256GB
Score: 84/100Rankings
The Samsung BAR Plus 256 GB flash drive delivers strong read performance and a rugged all-metal design, backed by a five-year warranty. Write speeds are less consistent, and the lack of USB-C may be a drawback for users with newer devices.
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 GB | 256 GBbest | |
150 MB/s | 400 MB/sbest | |
38 MB/s | 100 MB/sbest | |
1 years | 5 yearsbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 35 g | 1.13 gbest |
| ↓ lower better | 6.6 mmbest | 40 mm |
| ↓ lower better | 42.4 mm | 15.5 mmbest |
| ↓ lower better | 13.2 mm | 12 mmbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Storage(1) | ||
Storage Capacity (GB) | 128 GB | 256 GB |
Performance(2) | ||
Read Speed (MB/s) | 150 MB/s | 400 MB/s |
Write Speed (MB/s) | 38 MB/s | 100 MB/s |
Connectivity(1) | ||
USB Interface | USB 3.0 | USB-A 3.1 |
Warranty & Support(1) | ||
Warranty Period (years) | 1 years | 5 years |
Design(1) | ||
Material | Metal | Aluminum |
Physical(4) | ||
Weight (g) | 35 g | 1.13 g |
Length (mm) | 6.6 mm | 40 mm |
Width (mm) | 42.4 mm | 15.5 mm |
Height (mm) | 13.2 mm | 12 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 praise the premium metal construction and impressive read speeds, but warn that write performance is erratic and unsuitable for demanding workloads.
Everyday users love the speed, durability, and sleek design, while common complaints focus on slow write speeds for large files and the absence of an activity LED.
