Transcend JF920 128GB
Score: 71/100
Kingston Ironkey Locker+ 50 32GB
Score: 43/100Rankings
The Transcend JetFlash 920 128 GB delivers near-SSD performance in a sleek aluminum case with a retractable slider, making it ideal for creators and travelers needing fast, reliable storage. It lacks encryption and waterproofing, and the FAT32 format may require re-formatting for large files.
A 32 GB encrypted USB flash drive with FIPS-certified hardware encryption, metal construction and built-in cloud backup. It offers strong security features but requires specific Windows drive-letter configuration and lacks password recovery.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
128 GBbest | 32 GB | |
420 MB/sbest | 145 MB/s | |
400 MB/sbest | 115 MB/s | |
60 monthsbest | 60 monthsbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 10 gbest | 20 g |
| ↓ lower better | 62 mm | 60.56 mmbest |
| ↓ lower better | 20 mm | 18.6 mmbest |
| ↓ lower better | 7.8 mmbest | 9.6 mm |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Storage(1) | ||
Capacity (GB) | 128 GB | 32 GB |
Performance(2) | ||
Read Speed (MB/s) | 420 MB/s | 145 MB/s |
Write Speed (MB/s) | 400 MB/s | 115 MB/s |
Security(1) | ||
Encryption Support | false | true |
Physical(5) | ||
Weight (g) | 10 g | 20 g |
Length (mm) | 62 mm | 60.56 mm |
Width (mm) | 20 mm | 18.6 mm |
Height (mm) | 7.8 mm | 9.6 mm |
Material | Aluminum | Metal |
Compatibility(1) | ||
Operating System Compatibility | Windows 7+, macOS 9+, Linux Kernel 2.4.2+, ChromeOS, Android (OTG) | Windows, macOS |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
Professional reviewers praise the JetFlash 920 for near-SSD speeds, premium aluminum build, and suitability for dashcam and content-creation workflows, while noting the absence of encryption and the need to reformat from FAT32.
Everyday users rate the drive highly for its speed and durability, though they commonly mention the FAT32 limitation and occasional slider looseness.
“up to 420 MB/s read speeds”
“a perfect bridge between legacy and modern devices”
Professional reviewers commend the LP50 for its robust, FIPS-certified hardware encryption, user-friendly passphrase mode, and the convenience of built-in USBtoCloud backup, noting that the mandatory drive-letter allocation and absence of any password-recovery option may hinder less-technical users.
Everyday users appreciate the drive's straightforward plug-and-play setup, the confidence of hardware encryption, and the practical metal design with a key loop. Common frustrations revolve around Windows drive-letter conflicts, permanent data loss if passwords are forgotten, occasional slower write performance, and the device warming up.
