Brand | SanDisk |
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Item model number | SDCZ88-128G-A46 |
Item Weight | 0.64 ounces |
Product Dimensions | 2.79 x 0.84 x 0.45 inches |
Item Dimensions LxWxH | 2.79 x 0.84 x 0.45 inches |
Color | black |
Number of Processors | 1 |
Computer Memory Type | DDR3 SDRAM |
Flash Memory Size | 480 |
Manufacturer | SanDisk |
ASIN | B00HR7FWUC |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | February 11, 2014 |
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SanDisk Extreme PRO CZ88 128GB USB 3.0 Flash Drive Speeds Up To 260MB/s- SDCZ88-128G-G46
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Brand | SanDisk |
Memory Storage Capacity | 128 GB |
Hardware Interface | USB 3.0 |
Special Feature | Lightweight |
Read Speed | 260 Megabytes Per Second |
About this item
- Super-fast solid state performance, Read speeds of up to 260MB/s; write speeds of up to 240MB/s
- Sophisticated design with durable aluminium metal casing
- SanDisk Secure Access software included for 128-bit AES file encryption and password protection
- Backward-compatible with USB 3.0 and USB 2.0 ports
- Backed by a lifetime limited warranty
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Value for money | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.1 | 3.8 | 4.3 |
Durability | 4.2 | 4.4 | 3.9 | — | 4.2 |
Portability | — | 4.9 | 4.6 | 4.3 | 4.5 |
Storage Capacity | — | 4.7 | 4.5 | 4.3 | 4.6 |
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memory capacity | 128 GB | 256 GB | 256 GB | 256 GB | 256 GB |
write speed | — | 250 MB per second | — | 900 MB per second | 300 |
read speed | 260 megabytes per second | 600 megabytes per second | 400 megabytes per second | 1000 megabytes per second | 400 megabytes per second |
hardware interface | usb3.0 | usb3.2 gen 2 | usb3.2 gen 1 | usb3.2 gen 2 | usb3.2 gen 1 |
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At a Glance:
- Write speeds of up to 60X faster than standard USB 2.0 drives (1)
- Read speeds of up to 260MB/s; write speeds of up to 240MB/s (1)
- High-speed USB 3.0 performance
- Password protection and 128-bit AES encryption software (4)
- RescuePRO Deluxe data recovery download (5)
SanDisk Extreme PRO USB 3.0 Flash Drive, 128GB
The SanDisk Extreme PRO USB 3.0 Flash Drive features read speeds of up to 260MB/s (1). Pro-grade performance that’s up to 60X faster than standard USB 2.0 drives (1), plus a sizable 128GB (3) of storage let you easily take your video and photo collections with you. With write speeds of up to 240MB/s (1), you can transfer a full-length movie in seconds (2). The sophisticated design and durable aluminum metal casing help to protect against every day wear and tear on the outside, while the included SanDisk SecureAccess software provides 128-bit AES file encryption and password protection (4) on the inside for your private files. The SanDisk Extreme PRO USB 3.0 Flash Drive is backed with a lifetime limited warranty (6).
SanDisk products are constructed to the highest standards and rigorously tested. You can be confident in the outstanding quality, performance and reliability of every SanDisk product.
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- SanDisk Extreme PRO USB 3.0 Flash Drive
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High-speed Write Performance of up to 240MB/sWith write speeds of up to 240MB/s (1), the SanDisk Extreme PRO USB 3.0 Flash Drive is 60X faster than standard USB 2.0 drives. Transfer a full-length movie in seconds or 1,000 photos in less than 35 seconds (2). |
Storage Capacity of 128GB for Massive FilesTake your entire digital media library with you in your pocket using the SanDisk Extreme PRO USB 3.0 Flash Drive. A generous 128GB of storage space (3) makes it great for storing all of your photos, movies, music, and other large media files. |
SanDisk SecureAccess Software Protects Your PrivacyCreate a private folder on your drive with SanDisk SecureAccess software (4). This 128-bit AES encryption software makes it easy to password-protect critical files. Drag and drop files into the vault, and they'll be protected. |
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Easy File Recovery with RescuePRO Deluxe SoftwareThe drive comes with a RescuePRO Deluxe data recovery software download offer (5). This software makes it easy to recover files that have been accidentally deleted (download required). |
Compatible with USB 3.0 and 2.0 PortsThe SanDisk Extreme PRO USB 3.0 Flash Drive is backward-compatible with USB 2.0, so you can plug it into any USB 2.0 or 3.0 port. |
Choose the Amount of Storage You NeedThe amount of capacity you need depends on the types of files you have, how big they are, and how many there are. The chart above gives you an idea of how many photos, videos, music and office files you can store for each capacity. |
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Capacity | 128GB | 16GB - 64GB | 16GB - 128GB | 16GB - 128GB | 16GB - 256GB |
Transfer speed (up to) | 260MB/s | 245MB/s | 150MB/s [32GB-128GB]; 130MB/s [16GB] | 130MB/s | 100MB/s |
Transfer speed (up to) (7) | 240MB/s, 60X faster than standard USB 2.0 drives | 50MB/s, 12X faster than standard USB 2.0 drives [16GB]; 100MB/s, 25X faster than standard USB 2.0 drives [32GB]; 190MB/s, 45X faster than standard USB 2.0 drives [64GB] | 15X faster than standard USB 2.0 drives [32GB - 128GB] | 10X faster than standard USB 2.0 drives [32GB - 128GB] | 10X faster than standard USB 2.0 drives [32GB - 256GB] |
USB 3.0 enabled (USB 2.0 compatible) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
SanDisk SecureAccess software | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
RescuePRO Deluxe recovery software | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Operating temperature | 32°F to 113°F (0°C to 45°C) | 32°F to 113°F (0°C to 45°C) | 32°F to 113°F (0°C to 45°C) | 32°F to 113°F (0°C to 45°C) | 32°F to 113°F (0°C to 45°C) |
Storage temperature | 50°F to 158°F (-10°C to 70°C) | 50°F to 158°F (-10°C to 70°C) | 50°F to 158°F (-10°C to 70°C) | 50°F to 158°F (-10°C to 70°C) | 50°F to 158°F (-10°C to 70°C) |
Warranty | Lifetime limited | Lifetime limited | 5-year limited | 5-year limited | 5-year limited |
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(1) Up to 240MB/s write speed to drive, up to 60 times faster than standard USB 2.0 drives (4MB/s); up to 260MB/s read speed. USB 3.0 port required. Based on internal testing; performance may be lower depending upon host device. 1MB=1,000,000 bytes.
(2) Based on 1.2GB video transfer (MP4) and 3.6GB transfer of photos (avg. file 3.8MB) with USB 3.0 host device. Results may vary based on host device, file attributes and other factors.
(3) 1GB=1,000,000,000 bytes. Actual user storage less.
(4) Password protection uses 128-bit AES encryption and is supported by Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 10 and Mac OS X v10.6+ (Software download required for Mac, see SanDisk website for more details).
(5) Registration required; terms and conditions apply.
(6) 30 year warranty in Germany, Canada and regions not recognizing lifetime warranty.
(7) Based on internal testing; performance may be lower depending upon host device.
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With write speeds of up to 150MB/s, the SanDisk Extreme Go USB 3.1 Flash Drive lets you quickly copy and go. Up to 35X faster than standard USB 2.0 drives, so you can transfer a 4K movie to the drive in less than 40 seconds. The design keeps the retractable connector protected when not in use, and the included SanDisk Secure Access software provides password protection of your private files while leaving the rest of the drive available for sharing.
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"...It has a very consistent transfer speed of 100+ MB/s when copying large files over USB 3.0, but of course slower with tons of smaller files, which..." Read more
"...form factor may be similar to any other flash drive but the speed is definitely superior - (hard drive like speeds)...." Read more
"...Now, I don't use the encryption on the SanDisk, but it is super fast in copying, and also closing portable applications after I open them...." Read more
"...sequence analysis program from it with no problems and it didn't slow down the performance when I'm editing my photographs (panoramic HDR)...." Read more
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"...I have currently 3 of these and all have been working excellently...." Read more
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"3 year update: Still works like a champ! A little beat up from my keys, but hey... it works! Only issue is that windows doesn't always recognize it...." Read more
Customers like the quality of the flash memory. For example, they say it's solidly built, built to last, and of very high quality. That said, some mention that the metal body feels nice and strong.
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"...It's fine for transferring medium sized files (~100+mb) to shuttle around and gets faster the larger the single file (usually sequential)...." Read more
"...It's built to last, 128 GB, and super fast. Backed by a lifetime warranty...." Read more
"...thanks SanDisk for what appears to be a solid product that offers large capacity in a small portable form factor with truly fantastic speeds." Read more
"...128 GB, is a selling factor, too, for business files and allows you some expansion room as your files grow...." Read more
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"...The bottom line is that this is a great flash drive, only limited by being a flash...." Read more
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"...on the SanDisk, but it is super fast in copying, and also closing portable applications after I open them...." Read more
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"...I previously had a Kingston DataLocker, and while the encryption was good, it was only 16GB, and kinda slow, and this it filled up with data fast...." Read more
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Overall, the SanDisk Extreme Pro CZ88 128GB USB 3.0 has a deserved high rating. However, you'll see that some users were very disappointed. Both users are right.
As the seller has commented several times, the configuration of the PC it's connected too has alot to do with transfer speed, but I didn't see the BIGGEST factor mentioned, the type of transfer you’re doing: sequential/random, single/multi- threaded,and large/tiny file sizes.
My testing platform was an ASUS N501VW laptop with a 512 GB SSD drive rated at around 500+mb/s and a USB 3.0 port. A highly recommended laptop that won't serve as a bottleneck in these tests. The software was CrystalDiskMark.
To cut to the summary, large sequential transfers are VERY fast. When transferring video files of 1-2 gigabytes, I achieved around 200-250mb/s write speeds, just shy of the specs advertised by Sandisk, though they have a line in the listing that says 420/380 which is b.s. Random transfers of smaller files, nonsequential, were MUCH slower. When backing up a small 1.5 GB windows user profile, which had multiple tiny files, I barely got 50 mb/s. In the old days, you would have heard you’re hard disk thrashing to get to all the far flung sectors – the definition of random or nonsequential read/writes.
TESTING:
I’ve attached test data from the CrystalDiskMark speed test:
(1) The first pic is my laptop’s SSD drive. You can see its VERY FAST on sequential and small file transfers. Its only slowdown is single-threaded 4K transfers, but multi-threaded/multi-queue transfers are the norm, so who cares? Otherwise, it's 500+mb/s and much more, depending on the transfer type.
(2)The second pic is the SanDisk Extreme Pro CZ88 128GB USB 3.0 Flash drive. You can see its fast on 1 GB file transfers. It's not up to specs here, but ~200mb/s is fast. HOWEVER, you can also see that 4k Q32T1 is MUCH slower and 4k, single threaded random operations are just as painfully slow at <10MB/s. (A legend I placed at the end of this review defines each test)
SUMMARY:
Reading/Writing nonsequential small files is going to be disappointingly slow for some. The thing is, most flash drives have this limitation, so it’s not a defect. If you are backing up your profile daily and you want speed, a slightly more expensive SSD might suit your needs better. SSDs are much faster at nonsequential read/write and small files. That pretty much defines user profiles that contain tiny data files and that are often randomly written over time.
But for movie buffs, large media content or medium work files, this is one of the fastest flash transfer rates you can get. It's fine for transferring medium sized files (~100+mb) to shuttle around and gets faster the larger the single file (usually sequential).
I'm planning on using a larger SSD for my external backup drive, but I love this for shuttling movies, photos, spreadsheets, and the like (medium to large files).
The bottom line is that this is a great flash drive, only limited by being a flash. SSD external drives are the Cadillac, but this little truck is one of the best in its class for quickly loading/unloading medium/large file size groups – Photos, Music and Movies would be the obvious example for home users. Fine for spreadsheets and word docs, just not AppData and the like you accumulate on the internet and from applications storing tiny files in your profile.
Buy it if you need a flash drive, and rest assured it's one of the fastest. Otherwise, get an more expensive external USB 3.0 or USB-C (3.1) SSD. The latter is the best of the best if you have the port and the $$$.
Hope this helps clarify the disparate experiences people are having.
Legend:
• All : All Test ("Seq Q32T1", "4K Q32T1", "Seq", "4K" )
• Seq Q32T1: Sequential (Block Size=128KiB) Read/Write with multi Queues & Threads
• 4K Q32T1: Random 4KiB Read/Write with multi Queues & Threads
• Seq: Sequential (Block Size=1MiB) Read/Write with single Thread
• 4K: Random 4KiB Read Write with single Queue & Thread
Reviewed in the United States on February 15, 2017
Overall, the SanDisk Extreme Pro CZ88 128GB USB 3.0 has a deserved high rating. However, you'll see that some users were very disappointed. Both users are right.
As the seller has commented several times, the configuration of the PC it's connected too has alot to do with transfer speed, but I didn't see the BIGGEST factor mentioned, the type of transfer you’re doing: sequential/random, single/multi- threaded,and large/tiny file sizes.
My testing platform was an ASUS N501VW laptop with a 512 GB SSD drive rated at around 500+mb/s and a USB 3.0 port. A highly recommended laptop that won't serve as a bottleneck in these tests. The software was CrystalDiskMark.
To cut to the summary, large sequential transfers are VERY fast. When transferring video files of 1-2 gigabytes, I achieved around 200-250mb/s write speeds, just shy of the specs advertised by Sandisk, though they have a line in the listing that says 420/380 which is b.s. Random transfers of smaller files, nonsequential, were MUCH slower. When backing up a small 1.5 GB windows user profile, which had multiple tiny files, I barely got 50 mb/s. In the old days, you would have heard you’re hard disk thrashing to get to all the far flung sectors – the definition of random or nonsequential read/writes.
TESTING:
I’ve attached test data from the CrystalDiskMark speed test:
(1) The first pic is my laptop’s SSD drive. You can see its VERY FAST on sequential and small file transfers. Its only slowdown is single-threaded 4K transfers, but multi-threaded/multi-queue transfers are the norm, so who cares? Otherwise, it's 500+mb/s and much more, depending on the transfer type.
(2)The second pic is the SanDisk Extreme Pro CZ88 128GB USB 3.0 Flash drive. You can see its fast on 1 GB file transfers. It's not up to specs here, but ~200mb/s is fast. HOWEVER, you can also see that 4k Q32T1 is MUCH slower and 4k, single threaded random operations are just as painfully slow at <10MB/s. (A legend I placed at the end of this review defines each test)
SUMMARY:
Reading/Writing nonsequential small files is going to be disappointingly slow for some. The thing is, most flash drives have this limitation, so it’s not a defect. If you are backing up your profile daily and you want speed, a slightly more expensive SSD might suit your needs better. SSDs are much faster at nonsequential read/write and small files. That pretty much defines user profiles that contain tiny data files and that are often randomly written over time.
But for movie buffs, large media content or medium work files, this is one of the fastest flash transfer rates you can get. It's fine for transferring medium sized files (~100+mb) to shuttle around and gets faster the larger the single file (usually sequential).
I'm planning on using a larger SSD for my external backup drive, but I love this for shuttling movies, photos, spreadsheets, and the like (medium to large files).
The bottom line is that this is a great flash drive, only limited by being a flash. SSD external drives are the Cadillac, but this little truck is one of the best in its class for quickly loading/unloading medium/large file size groups – Photos, Music and Movies would be the obvious example for home users. Fine for spreadsheets and word docs, just not AppData and the like you accumulate on the internet and from applications storing tiny files in your profile.
Buy it if you need a flash drive, and rest assured it's one of the fastest. Otherwise, get an more expensive external USB 3.0 or USB-C (3.1) SSD. The latter is the best of the best if you have the port and the $$$.
Hope this helps clarify the disparate experiences people are having.
Legend:
• All : All Test ("Seq Q32T1", "4K Q32T1", "Seq", "4K" )
• Seq Q32T1: Sequential (Block Size=128KiB) Read/Write with multi Queues & Threads
• 4K Q32T1: Random 4KiB Read/Write with multi Queues & Threads
• Seq: Sequential (Block Size=1MiB) Read/Write with single Thread
• 4K: Random 4KiB Read Write with single Queue & Thread
It is a shame SanDisk doesn't yet offer this in a 256GB version, but i will keep getting more of these for use with different things.
The only thing one has to lookout for is that this Flash drive is pretty long, so it sticks out quite a bit and it would be very easy to bump into it and either break it off or bend the USB connector or port. I have not done that myself yet, BUT have come close by bending it a bit, which was easy to fix.
It's built to last, 128 GB, and super fast. Backed by a lifetime warranty.
I do wish it came with a lanyard, but I made my own with a few craft items from amazon (small keyrings and lobster clip lanyards).
The aluminum body is very nice; it has a brushed finish that gives it some grip when holding it and prevents fingerprints. I wish the thumb switch had a matte texture rather than the glossy one. It collects fingerprints very easily and can get slippery.
Speeds are a tad faster than the CZ80 plastic body version of this flash drive (which I also reviewed), but not really noticeably so in use (transferring files). The main advantages this one has over the CZ80 is the larger capacity (the CZ80 tops out at 64GB) and the aluminum body. If you don't need the more durable body and 64GB is enough space for you, I highly recommend the SanDisk Extreme CZ80 64GB USB 3.0 Flash Drive . But as things stand now, this is simply the best usb 3.0 flash drive available.
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Les Débits du 3.0 au 3.0 sont excellent bien souvent vers les 550 Mbit/s
Une clé en mi- alu / mi- plastique de bonne facture assez résistante.
Une utilisation avec des petite données (type photo) et grosse données (type video 4k) aucun soucis une copie rapide et sans erreur
attention tout de même cet clé est équipé d'une mémoire flash type SSD et donc a ne jamais défragmenter et encore moins de formatage bas niveau ou autre et évidemment duré de vie qui je pense est estimé a une dizaine d'année peut être plus ou moins selon l'utilisation
à recommandé tout de même car très pratique petite mais pas assez pour être fragile . Rapide comme un SSD. et une détection sur quasiment tout les support (Win XP ,7 , 8 , 10 , linux,)
Pour finir un petit mots sur les services d'amazon ,je l'ai commande le 23 décembre juste avant les fêtes reçu le 25 décembre au matin je ne m'y attendais pas du tout donc un grand bravo(packaging intact)
Sequential Read : 265.244 MB/s (up to 260MB/s nach Hersteller) -> Punktlandung
Sequential Write : 187.020 MB/s (up to 240MB/s nach Hersteller) -> bei mir deutlich unter der Vorgabe, aber allemal ok.
Nach 10 facher Testsequenz wir der Stick nur handwarm.
Die Mechanik läßt sich mit leichtem Daumendruck weich Ausfahren und Einfahren. Nach dem Ausfahren rastet die Mechanik stabil ein.
-> siehe beigefügtes Video
Der USB 3.0 Stecker ist nach dem Einfahren nicht komplett geschützt gegen statische Entladungen, dafür ist der Stick schnell betriebsbereit. Leider klappert der Stick leise wenn man ihn kräftig schüttelt, das mag unproblematisch sein, macht aber keinen soliden Eindruck.
Bei Anschluss an USB 2.0 sinken die Übertragungswerte dramatisch auf rund 31MB/s Lesen und 33MB/s schreiben.
-> Screenshot ist beigefügt
Der h2testw 1.4 lief in 22:10 min fehlerfrei durch (einmal komplett schreiben (161MByt/s) und einmal komplett lesen(213MByt/s)).
-> Screenshot ist beigefügt
Es liegen zwei Programme bei:
- SanDisk SecureAccess auf dem Stick zum verschlüsselten Ablegen von Daten
- RescuePRO Deluxe Freischaltcode für "1 year Subscribtion". Das Programm muss aus dem Internet geladen werden.
Das Gehäuse hat eine Aussparung zum Festmachen am Schlüsselbund, eine zusätzliche Schlaufe lag bei mir nicht dabei.
Wie bei vielen USB-Sticks ist das Gehäuse so breit, dass es zu Problemen bei der Nutzung nebeneinanderliegender Ports kommen kann.
Ein Rezensent berichtet von Schreib-Lesefehler bei der Benutzung langer USB-Kabel/Hub-Kombinationen.
Zusammenfassung:
Bestes Preis-Leistungsverhältnis (ich habe preiswertere 128GB Sticks gefunden, aber keine schnelleren)
Von Kingston gibt es noch Sticks mit 512GB und 1TB die ähnlich schnell sein sollen, aber auch drastisch teurer sind (Stand 15.4.15) HyperX Predator DataTraveler DTHX30P 512GB Speicherstick USB 3.0 oder HyperX Predator DataTraveler DTHX30P 1TB Speicherstick USB 3.0
Reviewed in Germany on April 15, 2015
Sequential Read : 265.244 MB/s (up to 260MB/s nach Hersteller) -> Punktlandung
Sequential Write : 187.020 MB/s (up to 240MB/s nach Hersteller) -> bei mir deutlich unter der Vorgabe, aber allemal ok.
Nach 10 facher Testsequenz wir der Stick nur handwarm.
Die Mechanik läßt sich mit leichtem Daumendruck weich Ausfahren und Einfahren. Nach dem Ausfahren rastet die Mechanik stabil ein.
-> siehe beigefügtes Video
Der USB 3.0 Stecker ist nach dem Einfahren nicht komplett geschützt gegen statische Entladungen, dafür ist der Stick schnell betriebsbereit. Leider klappert der Stick leise wenn man ihn kräftig schüttelt, das mag unproblematisch sein, macht aber keinen soliden Eindruck.
Bei Anschluss an USB 2.0 sinken die Übertragungswerte dramatisch auf rund 31MB/s Lesen und 33MB/s schreiben.
-> Screenshot ist beigefügt
Der h2testw 1.4 lief in 22:10 min fehlerfrei durch (einmal komplett schreiben (161MByt/s) und einmal komplett lesen(213MByt/s)).
-> Screenshot ist beigefügt
Es liegen zwei Programme bei:
- SanDisk SecureAccess auf dem Stick zum verschlüsselten Ablegen von Daten
- RescuePRO Deluxe Freischaltcode für "1 year Subscribtion". Das Programm muss aus dem Internet geladen werden.
Das Gehäuse hat eine Aussparung zum Festmachen am Schlüsselbund, eine zusätzliche Schlaufe lag bei mir nicht dabei.
Wie bei vielen USB-Sticks ist das Gehäuse so breit, dass es zu Problemen bei der Nutzung nebeneinanderliegender Ports kommen kann.
Ein Rezensent berichtet von Schreib-Lesefehler bei der Benutzung langer USB-Kabel/Hub-Kombinationen.
Zusammenfassung:
Bestes Preis-Leistungsverhältnis (ich habe preiswertere 128GB Sticks gefunden, aber keine schnelleren)
Von Kingston gibt es noch Sticks mit 512GB und 1TB die ähnlich schnell sein sollen, aber auch drastisch teurer sind (Stand 15.4.15) [[ASIN:B00AV3XGPW HyperX Predator DataTraveler DTHX30P 512GB Speicherstick USB 3.0]] oder [[ASIN:B00E65QM8O HyperX Predator DataTraveler DTHX30P 1TB Speicherstick USB 3.0]]
Fast forward to today I needed a USB Flash drive which combined both speed and storage so I purchased this product. When I unboxed it my first impression was wow. This is a premium product and it definitely shows. It has what appears to be a brushed aluminium finish which looks like a very cool looking car keychain, the type you might expect to get with an expensive sports car. The retractable slide out mechanism is very smooth and the whole thing has a very strong sturdy build. It has a storage capacity of 128GB of which 119GB is available to the user. SanDisk SecureAccess V2.0 comes preinstalled and works exactly as expected.
Now on to the best part the speed test! This is the fastest USB 3.0 Flash drive I have ever used! Sandisk says it has a read speed of 260MB/s and a write speed of 240MB/s. I did a real world test which involved transferring a 6.5GB MKV Video file onto the device. For a comparison I used the SanDisk SDCZ43-064G-G46 64GB USB 3.0 Ultra Fit Flash Drive which I also own and two USB 2.0 Flash Drives. It performed very well and I am more than happy with my purchase. The results are shown below.
SanDisk SDCZ88-128G-G46 128 GB Extreme Pro USB 3.0 Flash Drive
Read: 260MB/s
Write: 240MB/s
Transfer time: 3 Minutes 17 Seconds
SanDisk SDCZ43-064G-G46 64GB USB 3.0 Ultra Fit Flash Drive
Read: 130MB/s
Write: 130MB/s
Transfer time: 4 Minutes 32 Seconds
SanDisk SDDD-064G-G46 64 GB Ultra Dual USB 2.0 Drive
Read: Unknown
Write: Unknown
Transfer time: 8 Minutes 36 Seconds
SanDisk SDCZ37-032G-B35 32 GB Cruzer Slice USB 2.0 Flash Drive
Read: Unknown
Write: Unknown
Transfer time: 20 Minutes 10 Seconds