USB 闪存(USB flash)驱动器往往是有些乏味的设备。人们使用它们进行快速数据传输,并且希望它们尽可能便宜。因此,大多数此类设备的质量都相当低,其耐用性并不值得吹嘘。金士顿(Kingston)是为数不多的继续投资这一利基市场并试图以合理的价格提供高质量产品的制造商之一。我们最近收到了用于测试金士顿 DataTraveler Elite G2(Kingston DataTraveler Elite G2)的信息。这是一个由锌制成的闪存驱动器,它的制造质量给我们留下了深刻的印象。如果您想知道它有多快以及它是否适合您,请阅读此评论:
金士顿 DataTraveler Elite G2 擅长(Kingston DataTraveler Elite G2 good)什么?
此USB 记忆(USB memory)棒适用于:
- 需要支持USB 3.1的现代USB 记忆棒的用户(USB memory)
- 想要快速闪存驱动器的人
- 需要耐用记忆棒的用户(memory stick)
优点和缺点
金士顿 DataTraveler Elite G2(Kingston DataTraveler Elite G2)具有以下优势:
- 坚固的制造质量(build quality)和锌制成的外壳
- (Read)比官方规格中承诺的更快的读写速度
- 兼容所有现代操作系统
我们能找到的唯一缺点是定价。你可以找到更便宜的替代品。但是,它们中的大多数不提供类似的构建质量(build quality)。
判决
金士顿 DataTraveler Elite G2提供您对现代(Kingston DataTraveler Elite G2)USB 闪存(USB flash)盘的一切期望:它的存储容量高达 128GB,由耐用材料制成,提供 5 年保修,速度(warranty and speeds)比金士顿(Kingston)承诺的更快。有稍微便宜的替代品,但它们中的大多数似乎没有提供相同的构建质量。如果您不介意多付一点钱,金士顿 DataTraveler Elite G2(Kingston DataTraveler Elite G2)是一款您不会后悔购买的闪存驱动器。
开箱和硬件规格
金士顿 DataTraveler Elite G2 记忆(Kingston DataTraveler Elite G2 memory)棒的包装非常简单:您所得到的只是闪存驱动器(flash drive)本身和一块显示其最重要特性和特性的纸板。
拆开包装,可以看到并感觉到锌制成的金属外壳。它防震防水,手感坚韧耐用。但是,尚不清楚它符合什么防水标准。很可能可以安全地假设它可以抵抗偶然的泄漏或一点雨,但仅此而已。金士顿 DataTraveler Elite G2(Kingston DataTraveler Elite G2)的盖子是可拆卸的,因此您可以将记忆棒(memory stick)插入USB端口和设备。
金士顿 DataTraveler Elite G2(Kingston DataTraveler Elite G2)是一款 USB 3.1 闪存盘,也适用于较旧的USB 2.0设备。它提供三种存储变体(storage variant):32 GB、64 GB 和 128 GB。我们收到了 128GB 版本进行测试。该设备的规格是读取速度为 180 MB/second,写入速度为50 或 70 MB/s,具体取决于存储变体(storage variant)。最慢的是 32GB 版本,而最快的是 64 GB 和 128 GB存储版本(storage variant)。
该设备的尺寸是记忆棒(memory stick)的标准尺寸:2.3 x 0.7 x 0.4 英寸或 59.37 毫米 x 18.98 毫米 x 10.8 毫米的长度、宽度和高度。重量也很小,只有 1.55 盎司或 44 克。
金士顿 DataTraveler Elite G2(Kingston DataTraveler Elite G2)兼容所有现代操作系统,从Windows到Mac OS X,再到Linux 和 Chrome OS(Linux and Chrome OS)。它可以在 32 到 140华氏度(Fahrenheit)或 0 到 60摄氏度(Celsius)的温度范围内使用。此外,它可以在 -4 至 185华氏度(Fahrenheit)或 -20 至 85摄氏度(Celsius)的温度范围内安全储存。
为了让您的体验更加出色,金士顿(Kingston)提供 5 年保修和免费技术支持。
如果你想验证这款产品的官方规格,你应该去这个页面:金士顿DataTraveler Elite G2(Kingston DataTraveler Elite G2)。
金士顿 DataTraveler Elite G2(Kingston DataTraveler Elite G2) :基准测试中的用户体验和性能(experience and performance)
金士顿 DataTraveler Elite G2(Kingston DataTraveler Elite G2)提供的用户体验(user experience)无需多言。这是一个简单的设备,可以按您的预期工作。我们将它插入到Windows 和 Ubuntu Linux(Windows and Ubuntu Linux)系统中,两个操作系统都立即检测到了它。对于 128 GB 版本(GB variant),Windows报告的总存储空间(storage space)为 115 GB,如下所示。
金士顿 DataTraveler Elite G2(Kingston DataTraveler Elite G2)顶部的LED有助于(LED)在读取或写入数据时向您显示,以免您在错误的时间将其移除。如果您想了解有关此主题的更多信息,您应该阅读本教程:如何安全地删除Windows中的硬件,以免丢失数据。
为了测量金士顿 DataTraveler Elite G2(Kingston DataTraveler Elite G2)提供的速度,我们首先将一个 27 GB 的文件(GB file)从Lenovo Legion Y520传输到记忆棒(memory stick)并返回。Windows 10 报告金士顿 DataTraveler Elite G2(Kingston DataTraveler Elite G2)的平均写入速度为 88 MB/second。这高于该产品官方规格中承诺的 70 MB/s。
从金士顿 DataTraveler Elite G2(Kingston DataTraveler Elite G2)读取相同文件时,Windows 10 报告的读取速度为 309 MB/second。再次(Again),这高于金士顿(Kingston)承诺的 180 MB/second,这是一个好消息。
我们还使用CrystalDiskMark从基准测试中获取了一些数据。再一次(Again),顺序读写比金士顿(Kingston)承诺的要高。但是,其他类型的读写操作的值较小。
总体而言,我们对金士顿 DataTraveler Elite G2 的制造质量、速度和性能感到满意。(Overall, we are pleased by the build quality of the Kingston DataTraveler Elite G2, its speed, and performance.)
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现在您了解我们对金士顿 DataTraveler Elite G2 USB 3.1(Kingston DataTraveler Elite G2 USB 3.1) 闪存盘(flash drive)的看法以及它在我们的测试中的表现。在结束此评论之前,请告诉我们您对此设备的看法。你(Are)有兴趣购买吗?如果您已经拥有它,您对它的体验如何?在下面发表评论(Comment),让我们讨论。
Review Kingston DataTraveler Elite G2: the durable USB 3.1 flash drive!
USB flash drives tend to be somewhat dull devices. People use them for quick datа transfers, and they want them as cheap as possible. Therefore, the quality of most devicеs of this type is rather low, and their durability is not something to brag about. Kingston is one оf the few manufacturerѕ that keep investing in this niche and trying to delivеr high-quality produсts at a reasonable price. We recently received for testing the Kingston DataTraveler Elіte G2. It is a flash drive made of zinc which impreѕsed us with its build quality. If you want to know how fast it is and whether it is a good choice for you, read this review:
What is the Kingston DataTraveler Elite G2 good at?
This USB memory stick is a good choice for:
- Users who want a modern USB memory stick with support for USB 3.1
- People who want a fast flash drive
- Users who want a durable memory stick
Pros and cons
Kingston DataTraveler Elite G2 has the following strengths:
- Solid build quality and a case made of zinc
- Read and write speeds that are faster than promised in the official specifications
- Compatibility with all modern operating systems
The only downside that we could find is the pricing. You can find cheaper alternatives. However, most of them do not offer similar build quality.
Verdict
Kingston DataTraveler Elite G2 provides everything you expect from a modern USB flash drive: It is available in storage up to 128GB, it is built from durable materials, it has a 5-year warranty and speeds that are faster than what Kingston promises. There are slightly cheaper alternatives, but most of them don't seem to offer the same build quality. If you don't mind paying a bit extra, Kingston DataTraveler Elite G2 is a flash drive that you will not regret purchasing.
Unboxing and hardware specifications
The packaging for the Kingston DataTraveler Elite G2 memory stick is as simple as it gets: all you get is the flash drive itself and a piece of cardboard that shows its most important characteristics and features.
When you unpack it, you can see and feel the metal casing made of zinc. It is shock and water-resistant, and it feels tough and durable. However, it is not clear what water-resistance standard it meets. Most probably it is safe to assume that it can resist a casual spill or a bit of rain, but not much more than that. The cap of the Kingston DataTraveler Elite G2 is removable so that you can plug the memory stick into USB ports and devices.
Kingston DataTraveler Elite G2 is a USB 3.1 flash drive that also works with older USB 2.0 devices. It is available in three storage variants: 32 GB, 64 GB, and 128 GB. We received the 128GB variant for testing. The specifications of this device are 180 MB/second for the read speed and 50 or 70 MB/s for the write speed, depending on the storage variant. The slowest of the bunch is the 32GB variant, while the fastest are the 64 GB and the 128 GB storage variants.
The dimensions of this device are standard for a memory stick: 2.3 x 0.7 x 0.4 inches or 59.37mm x 18.98mm x 10.8mm in length, width, and height. The weight is also small, at 1.55 ounces or 44 grams.
Kingston DataTraveler Elite G2 is compatible with all modern operating systems, from Windows to Mac OS X, to Linux and Chrome OS. It can be used in temperatures that range from 32 to 140 degrees Fahrenheit or 0 to 60 degrees Celsius. Also, it can be stored safely in temperatures that vary from -4 to 185 Fahrenheit or -20 to 85 degrees Celsius.
To make your experience even better, Kingston provides a 5-year warranty with free technical support.
If you want to verify the official specifications of this product, you should go to this page: Kingston DataTraveler Elite G2.
Kingston DataTraveler Elite G2: user experience and performance in benchmarks
There is not much to say about the user experience offered by Kingston DataTraveler Elite G2. It is a simple device that works as you expect. We plugged it into systems with Windows and Ubuntu Linux, and it was immediately detected by both operating systems. For the 128 GB variant, Windows reported a total storage space of 115 GB, as you can see below.
The LED on top of the Kingston DataTraveler Elite G2 is useful to show you when data is being read or written so that you do not remove it at the wrong time. If you want to learn more about this subject, you should read this tutorial: How to safely remove hardware in Windows, so that you don't lose your data.
To measure the speed offered by Kingston DataTraveler Elite G2, we first transferred a 27 GB file from a Lenovo Legion Y520 to the memory stick and back. Windows 10 reported an average write speed on the Kingston DataTraveler Elite G2 of 88 MB/second. This is higher than the promised 70 MB/s in the official specifications of this product.
When reading the same file from the Kingston DataTraveler Elite G2, Windows 10 reported a read speed of 309 MB/second. Again, this is higher than the 180 MB/second promised by Kingston, which is excellent news.
We also used CrystalDiskMark to get some data from a benchmark. Again, the sequential reads and writes were higher than what Kingston promised. However, values for other types of reading and writing operations were smaller.
Overall, we are pleased by the build quality of the Kingston DataTraveler Elite G2, its speed, and performance.
What is your opinion about the Kingston DataTraveler Elite G2?
Now you know our opinion about the Kingston DataTraveler Elite G2 USB 3.1 flash drive and how it performed in our testing. Before closing this review, let us know what you think about this device. Are you interested in buying it? If you already have it, what is your experience with it? Comment below and let's discuss.