The Samsung MUF-128DA/AM USB Flash Drive isn’t just any thumb drive. It’s part of the new crop of ubiquitous thumb drives (called UFD – short for USB flash drives) that have evolved in tandem with SSDs. However, unlike high-performance portable SSDs, these UFDs are simply merchant products – and without tools – most users wouldn’t be able to differentiate a product in one performance class from another vendor’s offering in the same class.
The UFD connects to the host system as a storage device but does not support extra features such as temperature or NAND health reporting. It also doesn’t support features such as UASP or TRIM—items that are often absent in compact UFDs.
With the Samsung MUF-128DA/AM, you’re getting decent value because it’s a compact UFD that exhibits performance consistency without breaking the bank. To achieve this, Samsung has kept the BOM cost low by opting for the Legacy 5 Gbps interface (USB 3.2 Gen 1) and limiting write speeds to around 100 Mbps. This has also allowed the thermal. Design some wiggle room.
The Samsung MUF series of USB Type-C flash drives come in three capacities: 64GB, 128GB, and 256GB. The Type-C port and compact design allow the UFD to be used seamlessly with any modern Type-C-equipped smartphone or tablet supporting OTG storage (allowing the UFD to go into sleep mode after a bit of idling would have made it even more attractive).
Why this deal matters
Now the 128GB Samsung Type-C USB Flash Drive is discounted greatly; it’s now marked 22% off its regular price. Not a huge amount, but getting it for pennies is a total steal for such a kit. We just love it for the modern design and the USB-C connection. That means it allows you to easily back up data from smartphones, tablets, laptops, gaming consoles, and more.
With its 400MB/s read speeds, you can transfer massive files to your thumb drive in no time, including those extra-large 4K videos.
Grab your own compact Samsung USB-C flash drive while this deal lasts. If 128GB is a little tight for you, the 256GB model is also on sale.
