Features and Handling
Performance
Verdict
Specification
The Samsung USB 3.0 Flash Drive Duo is a USB pen drive that can be used with a smartphone with MicroUSB or with a computer with a USB2 or USB3 socket. Available in a number of different sizes, the drive could make an easy way to get files from one device to another.
Samsung USB 3.0 Flash Drive Duo Features and Handling
If you've ever wanted a quick and easy way to get images or other files on or off your smartphone or tablet, then the Samsung USB 3.0 Flash Drive Duo may be what you're looking for. The metal USB drive features USB 3.0 for your computer, and a Micro-B type USB connection, aka MicroUSB, on the other end for smartphones and tablets. The drive is said to give transfer speeds up to 130MB/s.
The drive is waterproof, shockproof, magnet proof, temperature proof and x-ray proof. The drive comes with a 5-year warranty. There is a plastic lid for when you don't need to use the MicroUSB slot on the smartphone. There's a small hole so that you can attach it to a keychain or keyring. As with all USB drives and memory cards, ejecting the drive before pulling it out is recommended.
The drive is small, and being made out of metal it looks good. The build quality is good, feeling well built, and the metal feels tough. The plastic cap can be easily taken off the MicroUSB port and features a hole in case you want to keep it on your keyring.
Key Features
- Supports plug and play function
- Waterproof to protect your data
- Your content is safe from magnetic fields
- High performance, quality and secure memory card
- 5 years manufacturers warranty
Samsung USB 3.0 Flash Drive Duo Performance
The performance section is where we look at the performance of the device. Additional sample photos and product shots are available in the Equipment Database, where you can add your own review, photos and product ratings.
The Samsung USB 3.0 Flash Drive Duo performs well when connected to a USB 3 socket on your computer with fast read and write speeds. as shown below. The pen drive will work with Windows 2000, XP, Vista, 7, 8, 10, MacOS X 10.4 or later, Linux v2.4 or later, and Android 4.0 or later.
Samsung USB3 Flash Drive Duo Speed
The performance of the pen drive, when used in a USB 3 socket, is very good, offering quicker read speeds than the box says. This should make it fast enough for most things.
Value For Money
The Samsung USB 3.0 Flash Drive Duo is available for around £12 for the 32GB version, or £20 for the 64GB version. This is a similar price to others on the market. If you're just looking for a USB drive, then you could have a look at the Samsung USB 3.0 Flash Drive.
Samsung USB 3.0 Flash Drive Duo Verdict
For people with a smartphone that doesn't feature a MicroSD card slot, the Flash Drive Duo is great for when you want to copy files from or to your smartphone. It is quick, easy to use and is priced reasonably well. It's compact and discreet, making it easy to take with you without being bulky or taking up unnecessary space. Recommended.
| The Samsung USB 3.0 Flash Drive Duo is quick and easy to use. |