The PNY Elite-X Fit, meanwhile, comes in at $14 for a 64GB model and goes up to $70 for a 512GB option. The Samsung FIT Plus is a bit more expensive on some capacities and lower on others, starting at $10 for 32GB and going up to $42 for the 256GB model. In either case, the difference in pricing isn't vast.

You'll see higher rated speeds here of 200 MB/s, but it also comes kitted out with a texture that makes it easy to grip. It's also a USB 3.1 drive and is available in a range of sizes. If you plan to frequently remove the drive, you'll find the SanDisk Ultra Fit easier to grip as well thanks to its raised lip.Īnother option in the low-profile space is the PNY Elite-X Fit. The Samsung FIT Plus managed to hit write speeds around 60 MB/s in the same real-world video file transfer test as the SanDisk Ultra Fit, making the difference negligible. In real-world performance, the two are likely to perform very similar, however. Not only is it of a sturdier build quality, but it tops out with sequential read speeds of 400 MB/s, which dwarfs the SanDisk Ultra Fit's. One of the main competitors that sets itself apart in a few different ways is the Samsung FIT Plus. The world of slim flash drives isn't small there are plenty of alternatives out there that are worth considering.

SanDisk Ultra Fit USB 3.1 flash drive: Competition If you absolutely need a visual cue when the drive is working, you won't find one here. That won't be a deal-breaker for most people, but it's worth keeping in mind. As someone prone to losing even normal-sized flash drives (and I doubt I'm alone), this is my number one concern with low-profile models.įinally, there's no activity light to be seen on this drive. Whether that means placing it in a USB port and never removing it, or attaching a lanyard or keychain to the lip, this thing is so small that you'll be glad you did. The other caveat is one that accompanies every low-profile flash drive: be sure you have a way to keep track of it. My problem is one time I went to open a file and the vault was 'empty' but if I looked at the disk the encrypted files were there. However, I do worry about long-term durability with a housing that's this thin on one side. Usually, the files appear in the vault as the original files even though they are encrypted. Because the drive is likely to be used in semi-permanent setups, that may not be an issue. While plastic isn't bad on its face, the plastic on the bottom portion of this drive is incredibly thin. Instead of a typical metal housing for the USB plug itself, SanDisk has gone with plastic here. The most obvious thing you'll notice when you first free the Ultra Fit from its packaging is the build quality.

SanDisk is a reliable name in storage for a reason, but there are some minor quibbles worth noting with this particular drive.

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