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TonyMC

2018-11-15

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I use it for transferring movies and viewing them on my LG TV. It does get warm, but it doesn't freeze at all and it wasn't affected by sudden removal either from the TV or the laptop. Recommended.

Comparative update:

Kingston DataTraveler 100 G3 32GB

Sequential Read (Q= 32,T= 1) : 131.990 MB/s
Sequential Write (Q= 32,T= 1) : 20.053 MB/s

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Kingston DataTraveler SE9 G2 32GB

Sequential Read (Q= 32,T= 1) : 93.830 MB/s
Sequential Write (Q= 32,T= 1) : 11.981 MB/s

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Sandisk Ultra Flair 32GB USB 3.0

Sequential Read (Q= 32,T= 1) : 141.388 MB/s
Sequential Write (Q= 32,T= 1) : 25.558 MB/s

Test : 1024 MiB [G: 0.0% (0.0/28.6 GiB)] (x5) [Interval=5 sec]

Update 4.5 years later (2/6/2024):
I had bought 2 pieces for mainly using them on smart TVs but also in the car for mp3s. Both of them are still alive!!! I have no complaints whatsoever. Unlike other brands that stopped working years ago. Best buy!!!

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_TheNotorious_

2022-08-16

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The writing speed would be unacceptable even if it was USB 1.0. The advertised speed of 150MBps (18.75 MB/s) is, of course, the reading speed and not the writing speed. However, even the maximum writing speed is only reached for a few seconds at the beginning and then constantly fluctuates between 0 bytes/s and 4 MB/s (as shown in the photo).

2. The temperature it generates within a few minutes is so high that you can hardly touch it after disconnecting.

P.S. The "expert" who claims that we should only look at the results of CrystalDiskMark and not whether it takes two hours to transfer a video should know that the results depend entirely on the number of "passes" and the size of the test. If you only do one "pass" with 16 mebibytes, it's logical to get good results. However, as soon as you use 4-8GiB with 5 passes, you will face the harsh reality that the rest of us experience in practice. Unless, of course, you don't care about the writing speed and overheating, then it is a good and economical solution.

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  Vasileios_Skoumpourdis

  2024-08-31

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  This review is about size: 128 GB, colour: Black

  To pano kontogiannis. Format it to ntfs model. The original is fat32. That's why it doesn't let you transfer large files. Choose ntfs, format it, and then you'll be all set. I've bought the USB twice in different capacities and it's great!

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  Manos_Roudas

  2024-08-11

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  This review is about size: 256 GB, colour: Black

  It does its job perfectly, it hasn't made me think about whether it's fast or slow, I don't feel it heating up, but I haven't put it down to time it. It simply does its job. It's small in size which means it doesn't block the side ports.

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  Bread_Fan

  2024-06-13

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  This review is about size: 128 GB, colour: Black

  Very good price, but suffers from writing speed.
  With the empty stick, I transferred 32GB (in 25 files of approximately equal size). The speed started just above 20MB/s and almost immediately dropped (and remained) around 17MB/sec, and the transfer took half an hour. Not recommended for those who frequently transfer large amounts of data. But for a cheap stick intended for occasional use, it is excellent.

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  tharorris

  2024-06-11

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  This review is about the size: 32 GB

  It does not heat up as much as some others. It mainly heats up at the entrance, but because its body is made of aluminum, it cools down quickly.

  The speeds are decent - good.

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  EramsorGR

  2024-05-10

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  This review is about size: 32 GB, colour: Black

  For their price, they are okay, but they do not reach the advertised speeds compared to other USB sticks.

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  panos_kontogiannis75zz

  2024-03-25

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  This review is about size: 128 GB, colour: Black

  I made the purchase in order to play 4k movies on my television. I can't transfer the movie to the flash drive. It tells me that the file is too large (even though the flash drive is empty.) And we're talking about files of 4-6.5 GB

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  kostaskostas61

  2024-02-13
  This review is about the colour: Black

  I use it exclusively for movies on TV, I don't push it. It gets very hot, I have never experienced a stick getting so hot before (same goes for the computer), even with the same brand. It also has connection interruptions on the TV while watching a movie, and when you connect it to charge, you have to keep adjusting it until it connects, fortunately not regularly. Its speed is average, 15 to 20 on movies, but it constantly fluctuates to annoyingly low levels and stops for a little while sometimes. It's a shame.

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  yannis.drambas

  2024-02-05

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  This review is about the colour: Black

  I did not check the speeds as I am not interested in them for everyday use.
  The plastic part is neither bad nor anything special.
  We will see how it will hold up hanging on keychains in everyday use.
  For its price, you don't ask for anything more.
  Of course, in EVERY USB stick, your sensitive data should be backed up.
  None lasts forever

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  1 out of 1 members found this review helpful

  kostas_brakas5841

  2024-01-21
  This review is about size: 128 GB, colour: Black

  Member of the Western Digital family!!!! one of the best USBs that someone can buy for this price

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  9 out of 11 members found this review helpful

  Panagiotis_TH6584

  2023-11-13
  This review is about size: 128 GB, colour: Black

  Very fast in both read and write since it is a genuine USB 3.0. It does get quite hot, but that's actually good because it means the heat doesn't stay inside the USB stick, damaging it and reducing its lifespan.

  Unfortunately, mine stopped working within a year. All three computers (Windows 10) would freeze completely whenever I tried to open a large file, and I could barely write even small files. I tried everything. Formatting, wiping with specialized software, reformatting the partition, nothing worked. However, I believe I was just unlucky because I have bought a bunch of Sandisk sticks and they are all perfect. And while it was working, I had no complaints.

  P.S.: BEWARE of cheap OTG adapters for mobile phones, that's how I burned another stick

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  George_2021

  2023-10-22
  This review is about size: 128 GB, colour: Black

  It is very good but it raises temperature too easily. It burns so much that it is difficult to touch it and to be honest, I am afraid something might happen to my computer's motherboard due to the heat. Otherwise, it is very good and I believe it is worth its money.

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  milonas_ko

  2023-10-17

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  This review is about size: 512 GB, colour: Black

  After 1.5 years, the disconnections started and it requires a fix to connect.
  Recently, I also lost a file.
  I use it on Linux, only 1-2 times a month.

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  faidon1

  2023-08-15

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  Honest for its price and very small in size, therefore very convenient to have it permanently on a keychain.

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  xatzynick

  2023-07-28

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  This review is about size: 32 GB, colour: Black

  It does its job just fine, it's just exposed in front and also it is VERY small and I'm constantly looking for it.

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  Garchomp98

  2023-05-21
  This review is about the colour: Black

  I bought it a few years ago in 64GB for 15-20€ to have it permanently on my keys for everyday use. It has been through water, dirt, and drops, but it doesn't feel anything. Fast transfer for both large and small files. Quality construction, after so many years, the black plastic on the edges has worn out a bit, but it doesn't affect the functionality in any way. Yes, it gets a little warm to very warm during file transfer or movie/music playback, which is logical since it doesn't have a plastic casing. And precisely because it doesn't have a plastic casing, it cools down easily.

  At <10€ it currently costs, it's honestly a steal. Highly recommended.

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  Dimitris_Mpinas

  2023-04-11

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  This review is about size: 256 GB, colour: Black

  I have exactly the same USB stick with 64 GB and I have been using it continuously for 5 years. It has never gotten stuck during file transfers and most importantly, I have never lost even 1 kilobyte of my files. The data transfer rate is about 20MB per second. As for the capacity of 256GB, I don't have a complete opinion yet as I have had it for about 1 month. Generally, this USB stick easily gets warm after an hour of use, but I haven't noticed any malfunction even after prolonged use.

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  5 out of 6 members found this review helpful

  Nassos Kranidiotis

  2023-04-06

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  This review is about size: 512 GB, colour: Black

  Great choice! It doesn't heat up at all, even when I asked it to transfer 40 GB of files. The transfer speed depends on: 1) the USB port it will be connected to. If it's not USB 3, don't expect impressive speeds. 2) your computer's operating system. For example, I noticed faster speeds on Linux compared to Windows.

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  nikos_abel

  2023-03-27

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  This review is about size: 256 GB, colour: Black

  I have 2 of the 256GB. The older one has been working perfectly for 2.5 years now. So last year I decided to purchase a second one. However, this one stopped being recognized by any device (mac and win) after about 7 months, without any warning. I am currently waiting for the platform to replace it, let's see how it goes.

  Update 6/4/22: At least the replacement was accepted immediately, the old one still works perfectly, we'll see what happens with the new one.
  Update 14/7/23: This one is also gone, suddenly and without any warning it is not recognized anywhere, PC, MAC, TV, etc. I asked for compensation to get something else. Meanwhile, the old one still works flawlessly. Maybe it's a defective batch, but I don't want to risk it...

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  3 out of 4 members found this review helpful

  Apostolis Sofkos

  2023-02-26

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  This review is about size: 32 GB, colour: Black

  The only negative thing about the flash drive is that it heats up a lot due to its material. Despite its temperature, it doesn't suffer any damage. Pretty good for its price.

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  Apostolis_Ioannou

  2023-02-24
  This review is about the colour: Black

  ONLY SanDisk kids!!! Recently, I wanted to replace my 32gb SanDisk cruzer glide with Linux installed (not live cd) with a 64gb. After trying various others, usb3 with good read/write speed and everything, but in this price range, none worked smoothly with the operating system. No response at all. As soon as I put it in this system, it skyrocketed like it was running from an internal disk. It has nothing to do with the speed of the usb but with the access latency of its controller. I evaluate it based on the purpose I use it for and not for its speed, which is good anyway.

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  draginfable

  2023-02-08

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  This review is about size: 128 GB, colour: Black

  Very good product.
  At first, it was partitioned and half of it was unallocated, resulting in it appearing as 64GB.

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  MARK_P

  2023-02-08

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  This review is about size: 256 GB, colour: Black

  It is a satisfactory USB-3 (not the fastest USB but it is stable in data transfer without hiccups).
  Sequential Read (Q= 32, T= 1): 168.8 MB/s
  Sequential Write (Q= 32, T= 1): 58.71 MB/s

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  TOLIOS_ATHANASIOS

  2023-01-27
  This review is about the colour: Black

  First time my USB stick broke and with minimal use in just a few years. I still have sticks from the same brand for over 10 years and they work perfectly fine. I don't know if this was just a coincidence, but I wouldn't buy it again.

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  rc31

  2023-01-26

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  This review is about size: 32 GB, colour: Black

  The bios does not recognize it by its name. It broke in less than 15 days. Locked for records.

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  mental

  2022-12-14

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  This review is about the colour: Black

  For its price (8-9 euros), it's a decent flash drive. It has a very good read speed (160 MB/sec) and a moderate write speed (around 20-30 MB/sec). It gets a little warm (38-41 °C) but I consider it normal.

  If you want a write speed of 150+ MB/sec, you should get the Sandisk Extreme Go or Pro, which has four times the price

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  CaptAngryEyes

  2022-11-05

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  This review is about the colour: Black

  Quite good for its price. He does his job. 4 stars because it heats up very easily, very quickly.

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  evanhadji

  2022-10-17

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  This review is about size: 128 GB, colour: Black

  Perfect and very fast. Finally, you can back up your 80GB files in a short amount of time compared to what you used to take until now.

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  2 out of 4 members found this review helpful

  ioakimidisnikolas

  2022-08-24

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  This review is about the colour: Black

  The negatives are that it heats up too easily and doesn't close properly to protect itself, but otherwise it's fine.

  Edit: I had to format it twice because it crashed while I was transferring a simple pdf... frustrating...

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  bluebeetle

  2022-08-20
  This review is about size: 32 GB, colour: Black

  The worst thing that exists in a USB stick.
  I bought it because it advertised how fast it is and the 5-year warranty, but the product is simply terrible.
  It overheats in seconds, probably due to its small size and being made of metallic material.
  Its speeds are unstable because the temperature rise gradually slows down the speed.
  In other words, it is useless for files over 2GB.
  The result is that anyone who wants to transfer anything like a 4K movie, series, game, or file can forget about it. They will either have to wait forever for it to transfer or the USB stick will burn during the transfer due to the temperature. I can't say enough about it. From now on, I am not a fan of Sandisk anymore. It lost my trust. It's better to spend a little more money and get a Samsung

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  fotis.kalafatis

  2022-06-11

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  This review is about size: 32 GB, colour: Black

  I bought 4 because of their relatively low cost and high speed. On my Mac and my Dell with USB 3.0 ports, all 4 flash drives overheat within 2-3 minutes of connecting them to the machine. The speed, which starts relatively high (~60MB/s), drops to 10-15MB/s within a few seconds - I suspect it is related to the overheating. I dare not use them for more than 3-4 minutes as I am afraid they will damage my computer. From what I read, I am not the only one complaining about overheating (nor about slow speeds).

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