Teamgroup TC1753512GB01 512GB
Score: 67/100
Teamgroup S5 512GB
Score: 75/100Rankings
TEAMGROUP's 512 GB S5 USB 3.2 Gen 1 thumb drive combines high read speeds, lightweight COB construction and water-, dust- and shock-resistance, making it a durable everyday storage option, though write performance details are lacking.
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 | 140 MB/sbest | |
30 MB/sbest | — | |
| ↓ lower better | 9 gbest | 18 g |
| ↓ lower better | 54.9 mm | 35.1 mmbest |
| ↓ lower better | 20.5 mm | 13.5 mmbest |
| ↓ lower better | 9.5 mm | 5.6 mmbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Performance(1) | ||
Read Speed (MB/s) | 100 MB/s | 140 MB/s |
Physical(4) | ||
Weight (g) | 9 g | 18 g |
Length (mm) | 54.9 mm | 35.1 mm |
Width (mm) | 20.5 mm | 13.5 mm |
Height (mm) | 9.5 mm | 5.6 mm |
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.
Professional reviewers commend the S5 series for its durable COB construction, solid 140 MB/s read performance and the confidence provided by a lifetime warranty, while noting the lack of published write-speed figures.
Everyday users appreciate the quick read speeds, tiny footprint, and rugged feel, but mention slower write speeds, occasional heat during heavy transfers, and a slight loss of usable capacity after formatting.
