Teamgroup C162 256GB
Score: 65/100
Orico USB Flash Drive 32GB 2-in-1 Gray
Score: 69/100Rankings
The ORICO 32 GB flash drive combines a sturdy metal swivel body with dual USB-A/C connectors and waterproof protection. Its main limitations are modest write speeds and a small storage capacity. Best for travelers and mobile professionals needing a compact, rugged drive for occasional backups.
TeamGroup's C162 256 GB drive combines a rugged zinc-alloy metal body with waterproof, dustproof and shockproof protection, plus a lifetime warranty. Its real-world sequential speeds are modest, falling well short of the advertised 140 MB/s. Ideal for travelers and users prioritizing durability over high performance.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
256 GBbest | 32 GB | |
38.37 MB/s | 260 MB/sbest | |
27.92 MB/s | 70 MB/sbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 3.4 gbest | 50 g |
— | 3 yearsbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Storage(1) | ||
Storage Capacity (GB) | 256 GB | 32 GB |
Performance(2) | ||
Read Speed (MB/s) | 38.37 MB/s | 260 MB/s |
Write Speed (MB/s) | 27.92 MB/s | 70 MB/s |
Connectivity(1) | ||
Interface | USB Type-A | Dual USB-A & USB-C |
General(1) | ||
OS Compatibility | Windows XP or later, Mac OS 10.6 or later, Linux 2.6 or later | Windows/macOS/Linux/Android/iPadOS |
Build & Design(3) | ||
Weight (g) | 3.4 g | 50 g |
Dimensions (L×W×H) (mm) | 24 x 12.2 x 7 mm | 71 × 21 × 10 mm mm |
Material | Zinc Alloy | Zinc alloy |
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Professional reviewers acknowledge the C162's robust metal construction and lifetime warranty, but they criticize its severely limited real-world performance, especially the gap between advertised and measured speeds and the negligible 4K throughput, making it unsuitable for demanding transfer tasks.
Consumer feedback is sparse, but the available data suggests users are likely to be disappointed by the slow actual transfer rates despite the drive's advertised speed claims, while appreciating its compact, rugged design.
Professional listings and editors focus on the drive's metal swivel construction, dual-connector versatility, and advertised high read speeds, while also flagging the wide variance in speed claims across different sources as a potential source of buyer confusion.
Everyday users consistently praise the drive's pocket-size portability, robust metal build, and plug-and-play compatibility, but they frequently mention the lower usable capacity and slower write performance as recurring drawbacks.
