Verbatim Portable SSD 256GB
Score: 60/100
Buffalo SSD-PUT500U3B
Score: 81/100Rankings
The Buffalo 500 GB SSD-PUT combines ultra-compact pen-drive dimensions with fast NVMe-over-UASP performance, but its modest PCMark score and lack of a native USB-C port keep it from being a premium choice.
The Verbatim Store 'n' Go 256 GB Portable SSD offers solid performance and a slim, lightweight design at a budget price, but it lacks premium features like hardware encryption and a rugged enclosure.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
256 GB | 500 GBbest | |
625 MB/sbest | 600 MB/s | |
— | 500 MB/sbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 116 g | 17 gbest |
— | 36 monthsbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Capacity(1) | ||
Storage Capacity (GB) | 256 GB | 500 GB |
Performance(2) | ||
Interface | USB 3.2 Gen 1 | USB 3.2 Gen 2 |
Sequential Read Speed (MB/s) | 625 MB/s | 600 MB/s |
Build & Design(2) | ||
Weight (g) | 116 g | 17 g |
Form Factor | Portable SSD | Pen drive |
Power & Connectivity(1) | ||
Included Cable Type | USB-C to USB-A cable, USB-A to USB-C adapter | USB‑A to USB‑C adapter |
Compatibility(1) | ||
Operating System Compatibility | Windows, macOS | Windows, macOS, ChromeOS, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
Professional reviewers commend the ultra-slim profile, solid-state reliability and respectable speed at a budget-friendly price, though they note it does not match the premium performance or ruggedness of higher-end competitors.
Everyday users praise the compact size, ease of use and speed boost over HDDs, while recurring complaints focus on lower-than-advertised speeds, plastic housing and lack of built-in encryption.
“It's half the size of my old spinning drives... doesn't have moving parts so it seems like they should be fairly reliable.”
“Fits in my pocket like a flash drive but performs like an SSD.”
“Transfers large video files in seconds-way faster than my old HDD.”
Professional reviewers laud the SSD-PUT for its groundbreaking miniaturization, NVMe-over-UASP performance and excellent price-to-speed ratio, while noting a modest PCMark score, firmware-update requirement, and lack of a native USB-C connector.
Everyday users praise the pocket-size convenience, lightning-fast file transfers, reliable LED indicator and seamless console compatibility, while recurring complaints focus on the optional third-year warranty registration, feel of the retractable connector, and desire for a built-in USB-C port.
