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The new class leader; by a clear margin; Eight channel architecture really works; Tough design; Mixed file performance is also very strong

It costs an arm and a leg

USB drives are one of those things have a certain amount of commoditization to them now, most of us have several, some that we use and others that are long forgotten in desk drawers. But let's be clear about those USB drives and the Kingston DataTraveler HyperX 3.0 USB drive.

Very fast 2MB sequential transfer speeds (199MB/s read and 116MB/s write; High capacities offered ranging from 64GB to 256GB; Durable design with muted access light

Weaker random write speeds than the Kingston mainstream alternative

Fast and small is good, right? At least that's how it works in the computer world. And USB flash drives are no different; we like them fast for data transfer, but also come in a small package. Indeed, the best of both worlds.

If transfer speeds are important to you, this is certainly the drive to purchase. Our tests show you can write a 1GB file in less than ten seconds and read that same 1GB file in six seconds.

Exceeds rated read speeds and tests within 10% of advertised write speeds in real-world tests; Enables users to write a 1GB file in; Allows 1GB of data to be read in; @60GB of usable storage on a tiny stick; Competitive price compared other 64GB USB 3.0 flash drives; especially considering...

Roughly 38% larger in volume compared to the average 64GB competing USB 3.0 flash drive; Removable cap could be lost; Cap only fits onto the drive in one orientation; Cap will not fit on the backside of the drive if the lanyard is tied on

Kingston's HyperX brand originally garnered its reputation making high-speed memory for PC enthusiasts. During this past year Kingston has been branching the HyperX labeling into other products; most recently with their SSD drives and now with today's review item – the DataTraveler HyperX 3.0.

Fast; Solid build; HyperX branding and style

Price

It's been a while since we've looked at the original Kingston HyperX USB flash drive, about 3.5 years actually. For it's time, we found that the 4GB HyperX drive was very fast and at the top of its class. Today, we're looking at a drive from the current HyperX line.

From our experiences with the Kingston DataTraveler HyperX 64GB USB 3.0 drive, we can safely say that this drive deserves the HyperX naming. The drive has both the looks and performance to back up the HyperX name as well as coming in with pretty reasonable pricing which can make this drive...

On the lookout for a flash drive that not only offers ample storage but also great performance? If so, Kingston's DT HyperX 3.0 is well worth a look. It's available in 64GB – 256GB flavors and offers performance of 225MB/s read and 135MB/s write.

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As the world's largest independent manufacturer of memory products, Kingston Technology doesn't need much of an introduction. The company got its start in 1987, when the computer industry was suffering from a severe shortage of surface-mount memory chips.

Available in 64GB; 128GB and 256GB capacities; Excellent read and write speeds; Backwards compatible with USB 2.0; Compatible with Windows XP/Vista/7 and Mac; Good looking and well constructed design; Five year warranty

May block adjacent USB ports; Pricey