SanDisk Cruzer Glide USB 3.0 128 GB (SDCZ600-128G-G35)

The updated 128 GB Cruzer Glide line, unlike its predecessor, received support for the USB 3.0 standard, as well as LED indication of connection and reading / writing data. The flash drive comes with a 60 month manufacturer's warranty.

Attractive and ergonomic

The SanDisk Cruzer Glide USB 3.0 128Gb drive is made in a red and black plastic case. A retractable USB connector is provided here, which, on the one hand, protects it from damage during storage / transportation, and on the other, makes the cap unnecessary. The attractiveness of the flash drive is added by glossy inserts, however, they are quite easily soiled and are more prone to scratches against the background of a matte finish.

The retractable key is red and the area next to it has LED backlight. It is constantly lit when the drive is connected to a PC or laptop, and flashes while reading or writing data.

The length of the case can be considered a shortcoming of the model — in the open position it is more than 7 cm, but with a hidden connector, the flash drive is completely hidden even in the female palm.

Spacious and fast

For the low-cost price segment, the SanDisk Cruzer Glide USB 3.0 128Gb is pretty fast. The parameters claimed by the manufacturer of 100 Mbps for reading and 20 Mbps for writing correspond to reality when interacting with ports that support the USB 3.0 standard. You can copy a movie about 4 GB in size to a USB flash drive in about 3.5 – 4 minutes, and from it — in 60 seconds. The recording speed drops when transferring numerous small files (photos, documents) or connecting the model to a USB 2.0 port.

According to the owners, the USB drive heats up significantly during operation, which can certainly be called a minus.

In general, the updated Cruzer Glide 128Gb USB Flash series can be recommended for storing multimedia data. The model quickly handles with copying large files, which makes it a rather interesting choice in its price segment.