SanDisk vs Lexar for pendrives

[aayushsrivastava14]

I am looking at these two pendrives:
http://www.amazon.in/gp/product/B00DQG9DDU?redirect=true&ref_=s9_simh_gw_p147_d0_i3#productDetails
and
http://www.amazon.in/gp/product/B00S5V62RQ?keywords=lexar%20usb%203.0&qid=1445268480&ref_=sr_1_2&s=computers&sr=1-2

Both look equally promising. Earlier I used to own an HP pendrive but never owned SanDisk/Lexar. Which model is better in your opinion?

 

[glamdringfh]

Go with the Sandisk Ultra.

I've owned both, and I've always gotten faster write speeds from the Sandisk. One of my Sandisk Ultimate drives has 8 live Linux operating systems installed, and they all run flawlessly.

 

[R4lNM4N]

Sandisk specializes in flash memory. I own both of these. The Lexar has a real cheap, thin plasticy feel to it. The Lexar also has a real annoying habbit of letting the USB recessing back into itself unless you plug it in at just the right angle. The Sandisk also has a 5 year warranty vs the Lexar 3 year. Not sure about Lexar but I know for a fact that Sandisk will include data recovery services in the event of a warranty claim (RMA) process.

I also have a Sandisk SSD in one of my laptops. 3 years old now with heavy use - still going strong. I don't know where your tech knowledge is either but the average user doesn't know that you only get USB 3.0 speeds on these devices if you connect them to an actual 3.0 port.

 

[aayushsrivastava14]

One of my Sandisk Ultimate drives has 8 live Linux operating systems installed, and they all run flawlessly.

Is SanDisk Ultimate a separate model? I can't seem to find it on amazon.

 

[glamdringfh]

My apologies for the confusion, it was a typo. Should have read Ultra.

 

[aayushsrivastava14]

This drive has also caught my attention- http://www.amazon.in/gp/product/B002U1ZBG0/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A14UQ4H17XUX90

It's a USB 2.0 nonetheless. Will Ultra offer significant gain because some reviewers at Amazon are claiming that it is only giving 20 MB/s write. How much speed does your Ultra give?

 

[glamdringfh]

The Ultra will offer a HUGE performance gain over the Cruzer Blade as long as your PC has a USB 3 port to plug it into.

Write speeds will vary from person to person depending on what hardware is being used and what is specifically being written. That said, I consistantly average somewhere between 60 and 70 MB/sec write speed from my ultra.

 

[R4lNM4N]

This drive has also caught my attention- http://www.amazon.in/gp/product/B002U1ZBG0/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A14UQ4H17XUX90

It's a USB 2.0 nonetheless. Will Ultra offer significant gain because some reviewers at Amazon are claiming that it is only giving 20 MB/s write. How much speed does your Ultra give?

USB2.0 standard is rated at 60MB/second. This is a theoretical value. If you look closely at the packaging of pretty much ANY flash memory, it will say speeds UP TO***x.xMB/s
This means you will get that speed in bursts. It will not constantly read or write at said speed

Honestly dude, unless you're moving large amounts of data, you either won't notice a difference, or the difference will only save you a few minutes at most

 

[aayushsrivastava14]

Yes, I have USB 3.0 ports since I bought my PC last year but didn't have any device to utilize it. Now with your recommendation, I think SanDisk Ultra will suit my needs and budget. Thanks to both of you for instant replies.

 

[R4lNM4N]

Yes, I have USB 3.0 ports since I bought my PC last year but didn't have any device to utilize it. Now with your recommendation, I think SanDisk Ultra will suit my needs and budget. Thanks to both of you for instant replies.

No prob, glad to be of service

 

[glamdringfh]

You are most welcome, cheers!