SSK Dual USB-C 128GB
Score: 73/100
Garmese 256GB USB-C SSD Flash Drive
Score: 74/100Rankings
The Garmese 256 GB USB-C SSD flash drive offers SSD-grade performance with real-world read speeds up to 552 MB/s and a sturdy zinc-alloy body with a protective leather case. Its speed is constrained by host USB support and the added case adds bulk, making it best for travelers and casual creators needing fast, portable storage.
The SSK 128 GB dual USB-C/A drive promises ultra-fast 550 MB/s reads and a waterproof, shock-resistant metal case. In practice it overheats and can throttle, with hinge durability concerns. Fits casual photographers needing occasional high-speed transfers.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
128 GB | 256 GBbest | |
550 MB/s | 552 MB/sbest | |
520 MB/sbest | 452 MB/s | |
| ↓ lower better | 37 gbest | — |
— | 1 yearsbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Storage(1) | ||
Storage Capacity (GB) | 128 GB | 256 GB |
Performance(2) | ||
Read Speed (MB/s) | 550 MB/s | 552 MB/s |
Write Speed (MB/s) | 520 MB/s | 452 MB/s |
Connectivity(2) | ||
USB Version | USB 3.2 Gen 2 | USB 3.2 |
Interface | USB-A 3.2 Gen 2 and USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 | USB-C |
General(1) | ||
OS Compatibility | Computers, smart TVs, Android phones, iPhone 15, iPads, laptops, MacBooks | Windows, Linux, Android, macOS |
Build & Design(1) | ||
Material | High-grade zinc alloy | Zinc alloy |
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Professional reviewers, notably a Critical Reviews YouTube analysis, criticize the SSK drive for severe overheating, inconsistent sustained speeds, high power draw on iOS devices, and fragile USB-C hinge, concluding that despite its premium feel and advertised peak performance, the product suffers from reliability issues that outweigh its advantages.
Everyday users praise the dual-connector convenience and the solid, premium feel of the metal housing, but common complaints focus on rapid heating, speed throttling after short use, hinge durability problems, power-draw warnings on iPhone 15, and occasional early failures, making the drive suitable only for occasional light transfers.
Professional reviewers commend the Garmese 256GB drive for its pocket-sized form factor, solid zinc-alloy construction with a leather sleeve, and a respectable 450-550 MB/s performance envelope that works across Mac, PC, and consoles. However, they caution that without USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 host support the drive cannot reach its advertised ceiling and that it lags behind premium external SSDs in raw speed and ruggedness, making it a budget-friendly convenience option rather than a pro-grade tool.
Everyday users consistently highlight the drive's portability, sturdy build, and sufficient speed for everyday tasks such as quick backups, file transfers, and modest game loading times. Recurring complaints focus on the speed ceiling that falls short of the advertised peak, the added bulk from the leather case, and the fact that it isn't built for demanding editing or large-file workflows.
