I already own a 64GB SanDisk Extreme, but I was looking for a larger 128GB USB 3.0 Flash drive.
As you may know, I am a big fan of the SanDisk Extreme USB 3.0 drives. They are amongst the fastest USB 3.0 Flash memory drives that you can buy, but also represent extremely good value for money.
So, I consulted a few league tables such as UserBenchmark, thewirecutter and everythingusb.
I was looking for a fast drive, so although the SanDisk Ultra Fit drive was good value for money, I did not consider it because it is slower than several others and also it is just too small - I do have one but I keep 'losing' it, and only find it a few weeks later 'hidden' in a USB port on one of my other devices.
So the main contenders were: (with advertised speed and links to Amazon.co.uk and Amazon.com):
SanDisk Extreme 128GB £48 or $61 245MB/s Rd, 190MB/s Wr
SanDisk Extreme Pro 128GB £67 or $60 260MB/s Rd, 240MB/s Wr
Lexar P20 128GB £52 or $49 400MB/s Rd, 270MB/s Wr
So, I consulted a few league tables such as UserBenchmark, thewirecutter and everythingusb.
I was looking for a fast drive, so although the SanDisk Ultra Fit drive was good value for money, I did not consider it because it is slower than several others and also it is just too small - I do have one but I keep 'losing' it, and only find it a few weeks later 'hidden' in a USB port on one of my other devices.
So the main contenders were: (with advertised speed and links to Amazon.co.uk and Amazon.com):
SanDisk Extreme 128GB £48 or $61 245MB/s Rd, 190MB/s Wr
SanDisk Extreme Pro 128GB £67 or $60 260MB/s Rd, 240MB/s Wr
Lexar P20 128GB £52 or $49 400MB/s Rd, 270MB/s Wr