Kingston DataTraveler 100 G3 USB Flash Drive 128GB
- 128 GB storage capacity
- USB 3.0 interface, backward compatible with older ports
- 100 MB/s read speed, 10MB/s write per the title
- USB Type A connector
- Desktop listed as the compatible device
- Portable, black
Updated 23 days ago · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A plain USB flash drive for moving documents, music and video between computers. The title lists a write speed far below the read speed, and the spec field conflicts with it.
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ASIN: B016BEPP9OModel: DT100G3/128GB
Overview
A USB Type A plug on a small black body connects this Kingston drive to a notebook or desktop, where it appears as removable storage. It follows the newer USB specification for faster transfers and still works in older ports.
Large capacity and a fast read figure make it a straightforward carry-around drive for files and media. The limit is writing, where the title gives a modest figure and a spec field gives a different one, so copying big folders onto it takes longer than reading them off.
Who it's for
Students, office workers and home users who move files between machines will use it as a pocket archive. Heavy video editors, or people with phones that need a different connector, should look at another drive, as this one lists only a Type A plug.
Pros and cons
- Large capacity for media
- Fast read speed listed
- Works with older ports
- Small portable body
- Write speed far below read speed
- Write speed fields disagree
- Type A connector only
- Compatible device listed as desktop only
Performance notes
Transfers run at the speed of the slower side of the link: the newer interface lifts the ceiling, and the flash memory limits the real figure. Reading is quick, while writing is slower, so large copies onto the drive take longer. Plugging into an older port still works but drops the speed.
Specifications
| Brand | Kingston |
|---|---|
| Model | DT100G3/128GB |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item Dimensions D X W X H | 2.3"D x 0.75"W x 0.3"H |
| Item Weight | 0.02 kg |
| Capacity & performance | |
| Memory Storage Capacity | 128 GB |
| Read Speed | 100 megabytes_per_second |
| Write Speed | 50x |
| Construction & materials | |
| Color | Black |
| Compatibility & installation | |
| Compatible Devices | Desktop |
| Hardware Connectivity Technology | USB Type A |
| Hardware Interface | USB 3.0 |
| Other details | |
| Additional Features | Portable |
| BuiltIn Media | DT100G3/128GB |
Frequently asked questions
How big is the Kingston DataTraveler 100 G3?
The listing gives 2.3 inches deep, 0.75 inches wide and 0.3 inches high, with a weight of 0.02 kg.
Will the Kingston DT100G3 work in an older USB port?
The description says it is backward compatible with the older USB generation. Speeds drop to the older port's limit.
Is the Kingston DT100G3 a USB-C drive?
No. The hardware connectivity is USB Type A.
What are the read and write speeds of the Kingston DT100G3?
The title says 100MB/s read and 10MB/s write. A separate spec field lists the write speed as 50x, which does not match.