Rank #2 in Best 128GB USB Flash Drives: 10 Ranked, and the Write Speeds the Boxes Hide
Kingston DataTraveler Exodia 128GB USB 3.2 Gen 1 Drive
Price and rating as shown on Amazon when we collected them. Both change.
The Kingston DataTraveler Exodia DTX/128GB is number 2 in this guide. It is a 128 GB USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A stick with a protective cap and a loop the listing says attaches easily to key rings, priced at £11.99 and rated 4.4 out of 5 from 68,396 ratings — the largest review count of any drive here. Of the 100 entries in the rating breakdown shown on the listing, 70 are five-star and 7 are one-star.
It is also the mirror image of the problem this guide keeps flagging. Where other drives print a headline speed and then stretch the same number across read and write, this listing barely prints a speed at all: there is no read figure anywhere on the sheet, and the write-speed field reads '2x', which tells you nothing without a base to multiply it by. Two other fields are wrong for a USB stick — flash memory type is listed as 'SD' and compatible phone models as 'standard' — and the colour field says black while a bullet promises multiple colour options by capacity. One review shown on the page describes a 64GB Exodia, a different capacity in the same range. Everything on this page comes from the Amazon listing as published — prices, figures, ratings and quoted reviews — and not from any test we ran.
How those 68,396 ratings break down
An average hides its own shape. This is the spread behind the 4.4 stars.
Specification
Exactly as published on the Amazon listing, field for field.
| Price | £11.99 |
|---|---|
| Rating | 4.4 out of 5 from 68,396 ratings |
| Stated capacity | 128 GB |
| Hardware interface | USB, USB 3.2 Gen 1 (USB Type A) |
| Write speed (as listed) | 2x |
| Flash memory type (as listed) | SD |
| Compatible phone models (as listed) | standard |
| Colour | black |
What buyers actually say
Quoted from customer reviews on Amazon
Verified purchase“I've used Kingston USB drives for years, and this 64GB DataTraveler Exodia is a solid choice for everyday storage and file transfers. It isn't a premium high-speed drive, but for backing up documents, photos, videos and moving files between devices, it does the job well.The drive is lightweight, and I like the protective cap, which helps keep the USB connector clean when it's in a bag or pocket. The large loop also makes it easy to attach to a keyring, so it's less likely to get misplaced. It supports USB 3.2 Gen 1, making it compatible with modern computers while remaining backwards compatible with older USB ports.In day-to-day use, file transfers have been reliable. Large files naturally take longer than they would on more expensive performance-focused flash drives, but for general home, work and university use, I found the speed perfectly acceptable.**Pros:*** Reliable brand with a 5-year warranty.* Good value for a 64GB USB drive.* Lightweight with a practical protective cap.* Easy to carry thanks to the keyring loop.* Suitable for documents, photos and everyday backups.**Cons:*** Write speeds aren't as fast as premium USB flash drives, especially when transferring large files.* The cap isn't attached to the body, so it's possible to misplace it.Overall, this is a dependable everyday USB drive that offers good value for money. If you need a straightforward flash drive for storing and transferring files rather than demanding professional workloads, it's a practical and reliable option.”
Verified purchase“Great usb stick, easy to pop in Blink Sync module for storage and looks smart.”
What it is up against
The rivals it was ranked against in Best 128GB USB Flash Drives: 10 Ranked, and the Write Speeds the Boxes Hide.
Questions people ask
How fast is the Kingston DataTraveler Exodia DTX/128GB?
The listing gives no read speed at all, and the write-speed field says '2x'. That is not a figure you can put next to the read and write numbers quoted on other drives in this guide.
Is the drive actually 128GB?
The listing states 128 GB and the model number is DTX/128GB. One review shown on the page describes a 64GB DataTraveler Exodia, which is a different capacity in the same range, so check the model number before ordering.
What flash memory type does the Kingston Exodia use?
The listing says 'SD'. This is a USB Type-A flash drive, not an SD card, so that field does not match the product.
Does the DataTraveler Exodia attach to a keyring?
Yes. The first bullet says the large loop easily attaches to key rings, and the second says the practical cap protects the USB plug.
What devices does the listing say it works with?
It lists PC, Laptop, Monitor and Other Digital Devices under compatible devices, and 'standard' under compatible phone models. The hardware connectivity is USB Type A.
How is the DataTraveler Exodia rated by buyers?
4.4 out of 5 from 68,396 ratings. The breakdown shown on the listing has 70 five-star and 7 one-star entries out of 100.
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