256GB Samsung USB Type-C Flash Drive (Blue)

poohbie

Nov 14, 2022 4:28 AM

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Quote from aednichols

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My 256 writes at about 120 MB/s, and very consistently too - for like 70 GB of files in a row. Gets a bit toasty but I'm sure it's within spec.

That's nice, haven't seen a drive without write speed advertised be able to do 100MB/s+ consistently in a long time.

SImply_J

Nov 14, 2022 5:42 AM

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Quote from poohbie

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Write speed is what differentiates good from bad, if anyone has stats on that.

I bought this from the last SD. Ran Crystal Disk benchmark and got:
395.04 MB/s - Sequential Read; 113MB/s Seq Write
13.20 MB/s - Randomized Read; 15.47MB/s Rnd Write

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SImply_J

Nov 14, 2022 5:48 AM

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SImply_JNov 14, 2022 5:48 AM

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Quote from hageeh

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Do you need additional software to download files from your phone to the drive?

I plugged mine into a Samsung S22 Ultra and I was able to see the drive right away with no extra software needed.

littlebigshot

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Nov 14, 2022 6:04 AM

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littlebigshot

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Quote from poohbie

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Write speed is what differentiates good from bad, if anyone has stats on that.

CrystalDiskMark Benchmarks Write Speed for this drive were 110 - 115 MB/s.
https://www.anandtech.com/show/17...onsistency

CalmRain8973

Nov 14, 2022 6:55 AM

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Quote from FaithfulTank4187

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I'm not seeing 10% cb, only 3%

You may not be looking at the site i am pointing up there its R*not NOT R*10

rainprophet

Nov 14, 2022 7:17 AM

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How many pics do you reckon I can store of this do hicky?

Semeight hunerd

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rocketraccoon1

Nov 14, 2022 1:48 PM

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rocketraccoon1Nov 14, 2022 1:48 PM

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About the speed differences, the 256gb version of this drive uses either faster memory, or a faster memory controller, than the 128gb or 64gb versions. The 256gb one will get you real fast speeds!

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dudezz

Nov 14, 2022 5:52 PM

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dudezzNov 14, 2022 5:52 PM

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Is this product prone to counterfeits? Specifically ordering from amazon. Thanks

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a1penguin

Nov 14, 2022 9:52 PM

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a1penguinNov 14, 2022 9:52 PM

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BEWARE!

I just went to samsung.com to order one. Used Paypal and it says shipping is $4.99 even though on the product page is says shipping is free.

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CheaperTheBetter

Nov 14, 2022 10:49 PM

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CheaperTheBetterNov 14, 2022 10:49 PM

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Running into the same issue, despite logging in. Also using paypal.

Quote from a1penguin

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BEWARE!

I just went to samsung.com to order one. Used Paypal and it says shipping is $4.99 even though on the product page is says shipping is free.

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skinnywallet42

Nov 14, 2022 10:51 PM

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Quote from a1penguin

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BEWARE!

I just went to samsung.com to order one. Used Paypal and it says shipping is $4.99 even though on the product page is says shipping is free.

Quote from CheaperTheBetter

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Running into the same issue, despite logging in. Also using paypal.

You can try calling them. CS rep was able to have me order, pay the $4.99 up-front, and they refund you on the back-end. Good luck.

I had some Samsung rewards and a credit to use, or else Amazon would have been easier.

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HexiumVII

Nov 15, 2022 2:49 AM

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HexiumVIINov 15, 2022 2:49 AM

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Damn if only this was double sided. I always like to upgrade everything, but 90% of my devices are still usb A. I don't see any movement for another 10 years at least where we are mostly USB C.

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petem9110

Nov 15, 2022 3:29 AM

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petem9110Nov 15, 2022 3:29 AM

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Quote from texst

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Can you plug this into an Android phone for extra storage?

Bear in mind that if you have a pixel phone only Pixel 6 and later on Android 13 has native access to exFAT drives. If you have any older Pixel even on Android 13, you are limited to FAT32 and 4 GB limit for file sizes. So it depends on the OEM if they baked in a better file system than FAT32 in their Android forks. I know Samsung does it.

There are apps on the Play store that say they can give you exFAT and NTFS compatible but in my experience they're painfully slow, and they require you to use their own file manager.

Last edited by petem9110 November 14, 2022 at 07:32 PM.

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bluekiwi

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Nov 15, 2022 3:39 AM

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bluekiwi

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Nov 15, 2022 3:39 AM

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DEAD, $50.78 now

Edit: available at newegg for $23.99 and free shipping
https://www.newegg.com/samsung-mo...6820147832

eightypea

Nov 15, 2022 3:50 AM

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Quote from iBuyJunkThanks

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You can try calling them. CS rep was able to have me order, pay the $4.99 up-front, and they refund you on the back-end. Good luck.

I had some Samsung rewards and a credit to use, or else Amazon would have been easier.

I placed the order and just had them adjust it after. They apologized and said they'd alert the appropriate parties about fixing the site to reflect the advertised free shipping.

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