Kingston DataTraveler Exodia M USB 3.2 Gen 1 DTXM/128GB - with Moving Cap (Black + Red)

As a tech enthusiast exploring portable data storage options, I recently got myself a USB 3.2 thumb drive with the promise of high-speed data transfers and a generous 128GB capacity. Unfortunately, my user experience didn't quite match the thrilling adventure I had anticipated. Let's start with the transfer speed, which was a key selling point for me. The brand boasted about lightning-fast data movement, but in reality, the thumb drive achieved a disappointing transfer rate of only around 30 mbps. While it may not be a deal-breaker, in today's fast-paced world, this speed falls short of what I had hoped for. I couldn't help but feel a bit frustrated, especially considering the misleading figures in the product description. Now, I understand that this USB stick comes at a budget-friendly price, and some might argue that a lower speed is a reasonable compromise. But personally, I felt slightly disheartened. It was like being stuck at every red light during a long drive home – eventually getting there, but not without some annoyance. Moving on to the advertised storage capacity, I was disappointed to find that it fell short of the claimed 128GB. Instead, I had only 116GB of usable space. I know manufacturers often exaggerate capacity due to various technical factors, but as an end-user, it's a bit disconcerting. It's like buying a dozen donuts and discovering there are only ten inside the box. Despite these setbacks, I must admit that the thumb drive does function as intended, allowing me to store and transfer data. However, the gap between the actual performance and the advertising leaves me feeling like I've been sold an illusion. It's not a terrible device, but the manufacturer's claims seemed too ambitious, setting unrealistic expectations. In conclusion, if speed and actual storage space are crucial factors for you, this USB thumb drive might not be the best choice. It's a classic case of "you get what you pay for." Experienced tech consumers might not be as bothered by these drawbacks, knowing the realities of digital storage limitations. However, if you're looking for the full value of your investment, this device might be a bit of a letdown. My recommendation would be to do some more research and possibly consider investing a bit more for a thumb drive that truly lives up to its claims.

Many reviews mention speed is a little slow or not as fast as expected. I found that copying a 1GB file from my windows SSD to the drive took 8 seconds and averages out at approx 75mb/s but copying from my HDD on same system there were vast fluctuations in speed often dropping to sub mb speeds before shooting back up to 60mb/s. I wonder if it may be a system build issue, disk error on pc end but Im leaning towards the lower than expected performance to be due to either computer problems either disk drive or computer having only USB 2, 3.0 or 3.1 ports. Overall I find the drive excellent, quick and fairly designed although could be a little chunky if used on a congested motherboard, a dongle would help resolve that. Overall I think good performance and fair build priced at under £9 make for excellent value.

Not the fastest drive in the world, but did the job.

A great quality item which is small in size and is compatible to use in any laptop and is very easy to use and made of good material and is a excellent value for money item i am glad i brought this item for my use.

Excellent - very useful

I needed to back up some large folders to free some disc space so I bought this and a SanDisk equivalent. The folder size was 25GB and the projected time was about 2 hours. It started very slowly and showed little improvement so I stopped it and tried the SanDisk. This had a projected time of 18 minutes and nearly completed in the time it took to write this. To be fair to this item, the read time was very respectable. I have now tried a straight comparison using the same data from the same source. The data was 12 video files totalling 7GB. The SanDisk process took 5 minutes at a steady 17 - 19 MB/s. This drive stopped many times for several seconds and was less than 1MB/s for most of the time occasionally reaching 3 - 9 MB/s for very brief moments. I gave up after 10 minutes. This must be the slowest write speed for any memory device I have by a very long way. I am currently feeding it with 50GB sound and video and the speed is averaging about 2 MB/s which is about 1/10 th of everything else. I have even reformatted it to NTFS with no change.

Introduction: So, I needed a USB stick, and I chose the Kingston Exodia M because apparently, it's the USB equivalent of a stand-up comedian. Let me tell you, this little gadget is more entertaining than a talking parrot on a pirate ship. Unboxing: Picture this: I rip open the package, and there it is, this sleek, black-and-red superhero ready to save my data, one chuckle at a time. The moving cap is like a little tap dance welcoming me to the USB party. Features: USB 3.2 Gen 1? Check. Gigantic 128GB? Check. Moving cap for my amusement? Double-check. It's like the USB gods decided to throw a carnival inside a flash drive. How to Use: Plug it in, drag and drop files—it's like USB 101. But let me tell you, watching that cap do its little dance as it protects the USB entrance? It's like a private USB strip show. Who knew data storage could be so seductive? Personal Experience: Date night with the Kingston Exodia M? I accidentally left it plugged in, and it became the third wheel in a romantic movie night. Note to self: Unplug before things get steamy. Family reunion: Mom thinks it's a lipstick. Dad tried to cap-tap dance, thinking it was a stress buster. It ended up in the mashed potatoes. A USB with mashed potato stains—now that's a family heirloom. Workplace chaos: My boss asked for the presentation on this flashy USB. I handed it over, and the moving cap had him convinced it was possessed. Fired? Nah. Promoted to office jester. Pros: Amusing moving cap (It's a USB with a sense of humor!) Loads of storage (128GB—enough for a lifetime of questionable selfies) USB speed faster than a caffeinated sloth (for those urgent cat video transfers) Cons: One bad feature? If you leave it plugged in, it steals the spotlight. Imagine explaining USB comedy to a confused date. Awkward. Value for Money: Not just a USB stick. It's a conversation starter, a party trick, and a USB with more charisma than my pet rock, Steve. Worth every penny. Conclusion: Kingston Exodia M isn't just a storage solution; it's a comedy show waiting to happen. If you want to make data transfer a spectacle, this USB is your ticket to the front row. Recommendation: For anyone tired of boring USB sticks. Kingston Exodia M: Because your data deserves a standing ovation. Final Thoughts: USBs don't have to be dull. Kingston Exodia M—where storage meets stand-up. The USB revolution has never been this hilarious. Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4 out of 5 cap-tap dances—because even USBs need a little competition in the entertainment department.

Perfect fit what I needed Works well, slow but gets there.

Great

J'ai employé se produit pour télécharger des musiques car je suis deejay le téléchargement se fait vite un grand merci super produit rien a dire de très bonne qualité

I bought 3 . The speed is amazing and its working great

Nice product

Cet USB peut faire office de HD.