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Review on Kingston DataTraveler SE9 32GB USB 2.0 Flash Drive for Reliable Data Storage (DTSE9H/32GBZ) by Gim Sohyeôn ᠌

Revainrating 5 out of 5

I'm amazed! It was definitely worth the money!

There is no more practical and visual way to test flash drives than CrystalDiskMark 2.2: . Kingston DataTraveler SE9 - "8GB" - FAT32 - Sequential Read : ~ 21 MB/s Sequential Write : ~ 13 MB/s Random Read 512KB : ~ 21 MB/s Random Write 512KB : ~ 7 MB/s Random Read 4KB : ~ 2 MB/s Random Write 4KB : ~ 0.7 MB/s . Kingston DataTraveler SE9 - "16GB" - FAT32 - Sequential Read : ~ 21.2 MB/s Sequential Write : ~ 11.9 MB/s Random Read 512KB : ~ 21 MB/s Random Write 512KB : ~ 4.3-6.4 MB/s Random Read 4KB : ~ 2.3 MB/s Random Write 4KB : ~ 0.6-0.8 MB/s . Kingston DataTraveler SE9 - "32GB" - FAT32 / exFAT - Sequential Read : ~ 22.5 MB/s Sequential Write : ~ 15-16 MB/s Random Read 512KB : ~ 22 MB/s Random Write 512KB : ~ 5.7-6 MB/s Random Read 4KB : ~ 3 MB/s Random Write 4KB : ~ 0.05 MB/s . I translate these figures for housewives with stopwatches: all speeds are above average even among flash drives of larger size and price. Made in China/Taiwan. The connector is inserted tightly, does not dangle. Slightly warm when working. Very strong case - it will not be possible to break it with bare hands. Especially considering the current situation - 190r / "8" GB, 310r / "16" GB and 620r / "32" GB - I don’t even see real competitors in the distance in terms of compactness * reliability * convenience * speed / price.

Pros
  • Dimensions 39x12.2x4.5 mm. Conveniently positioned D8.5 hole for holding and attaching a flash drive in multiple ways. All-metal (non-magnetic) housing with a minimum wall thickness of 0.35 mm and a practical matt finish. Five year warranty. Good speed performance.
Cons
  • Leak proof construction. Water resistance is not guaranteed, declared or guaranteed. Scanty real volumes: 7.31 GB instead of the declared eight, 14.5 - instead of sixteen and 28.8 - instead of thirty-two. Pretty sharp edges on the end from the side of the connector, you will have to carefully finely grind the chamfer so that it does not tear pockets and scratch the body.