Teamgroup TC1753512GB01 512GB
Score: 67/100
SanDisk Extreme PRO 512GB Dual
Score: 79/100Rankings
The SanDisk Extreme PRO 512 GB Dual Drive delivers near-advertised sequential speeds, a rugged metal case, and hardware encryption, making it ideal for creators who need fast, secure transfers across USB-C and USB-A devices. Its size, weight, and price keep it from being a pocket-friendly everyday drive.
The TEAMGROUP C175 512 GB USB 3.2 Gen 1 flash drive offers high capacity and a sleek cap-based design with solid read performance and a lifetime warranty, targeting budget-conscious users who value aesthetics. However, write speeds are unclear, and reliability concerns such as dead-on-arrival units and occasional overheating have been reported.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
512 GBbest | 512 GBbest | |
100 MB/s | 1,000 MB/sbest | |
30 MB/s | 900 MB/sbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 9 gbest | 22.68 g |
| ↓ lower better | 54.9 mmbest | 80 mm |
| ↓ lower better | 20.5 mm | 18.3 mmbest |
| ↓ lower better | 9.5 mmbest | 10.7 mm |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Performance(2) | ||
Read Speed (MB/s) | 100 MB/s | 1000 MB/s |
Write Speed (MB/s) | 30 MB/s | 900 MB/s |
Physical(5) | ||
Weight (g) | 9 g | 22.68 g |
Length (mm) | 54.9 mm | 80 mm |
Width (mm) | 20.5 mm | 18.3 mm |
Height (mm) | 9.5 mm | 10.7 mm |
Material | plastic | Metal |
Connectivity(1) | ||
USB Interface | USB 3.2 Gen 1 | USB 3.2 Gen 2 |
Compatibility(1) | ||
Operating System Compatibility | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
Professional reviewers praise the attractive rounded black-pearl finish, ergonomic feel and seamless construction, noting the USB 3.2 Gen 1 interface for modern compatibility and the lifetime warranty, but they point out the lack of disclosed write speeds and performance that lags behind premium competitors.
Everyday users generally like the drive's price-to-capacity ratio, solid look and reliable read performance, but many complain about units arriving dead, unpredictable transfer speeds, slow writes, and occasional physical failures such as the cap or case coming loose.
“Users appreciate the seamless transfer between MacBook (USB-C) and older Windows PCs (USB-A).”
“One user mentioned confusion about software setup for encryption, requiring a visit to SanDisk's support site.”
“A few note that the drive gets warm during prolonged transfers, though not to concerning levels.”
Professional reviewers commend the near-advertised sequential speeds, robust metal construction, and dual-connector design, while noting random I/O performance falls short of SSDs and the drive can run warm under load.
Everyday users love the fast transfers between USB-C laptops and legacy PCs, appreciate the security of hardware encryption, but mention the tight swivel, warmth during long transfers, and higher cost.
