Comparing: V-GeN 2GB MicroSD vs Kingston Data Traveler Exodia Onyx 64GB

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About Hardware V-GeN 2GB MicroSD

V-GeN 2GB MicroSD is a small-capacity memory card that is still widely found in older devices such as feature phones, MP3 players, or early generation digital cameras. Using the conventional MicroSD standard, this card has high compatibility with various devices, although its data transfer performance is relatively low when compared to the new generation microSDHC or microSDXC cards.

With a capacity of only 2GB, these cards are more suitable for storing lightweight files such as text documents, configuration files, or a limited number of songs. Currently, cards like this are mostly utilized for special needs such as bootloader recovery, light backups, or simply backup storage for legacy systems.

The test was conducted using a Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i 14ITL6 with 12GB DDR4 Dual Channel RAM, running Windows 11 22H2 operating system, and using a VENTION USB 3.0 Card Reader with GL3224 controller connected to a USB 3.1 Gen 1 port.

From the performance testing results, the card recorded read speeds of 18.25 MB/s and write speeds of 10.70 MB/s in CrystalDiskMark. While in the Cross Platform Disk Test, the read speed reached 22.41 MB/s and write speed was 10.27 MB/s. These results reflect the typical performance of a low-capacity microSD, which is still sufficient for light use but clearly lags behind modern microSD cards.

Device Test:

Device: Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i 14ITL6 (using VENTION USB 3.0 Card Reader GL3224 Controller) 
RAM: 12GB DDR4 3200MHz Dual Channel (8+4)
OS: Windows 11 22H2
USB: USB 3.1 Gen 1

Sunday, 27 November 2011 21:52:31 | Update: 1 month ago

About Hardware Kingston Data Traveler Exodia Onyx 64GB

The Kingston DataTraveler Exodia Onyx 64GB is a stylish, modern flash drive that offers ample storage capacity and high performance in a compact format. Featuring a USB 3.2 Gen 1 interface, it is capable of high-speed data transfers, ideal for users who frequently move between devices and need a fast and reliable portable solution.

With a capacity of 64GB, this flash drive can store various types of files such as work documents, photo collections, videos, and application installers. The USB 3.2 Gen 1 technology (USB 3.0 compatible) enables efficient transfer of large files, while still supporting full compatibility with USB 2.0 ports, ensuring versatility across devices.

This flash drive performance test was conducted using a Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i 14ITL6 laptop equipped with an Intel Core i5-1135G7 processor, 12GB DDR4 dual channel RAM, and running Windows 11 version 22H2 operating system. This combination of specifications ensures that testing takes place under optimal and representative system conditions for everyday use.

In tests using CrystalDiskMark, the flash drive recorded a read speed of 89.08 MB/s and a write speed of 19.50 MB/s. These results place it in the sufficient performance category for standard needs such as saving documents, transferring image files, or playing small to medium-sized multimedia files.

Furthermore, through the ATTO Disk Benchmark test with a block size of 64MB, the flash drive showed a higher read performance, reaching 168.42 MB/s, while its write speed dropped slightly to 18.60 MB/s. The variation in results between these two benchmarks is quite common and shows how the test method and type of data used can affect the performance recorded.

Overall, the flash drive offers good read speeds, especially when tested with ATTO, but its write speeds are still quite low. Nonetheless, this flash drive is still worth using as an additional storage medium for lightweight files or backups of important documents, especially for users who prioritize portability and ease of access.

The benchmark results show that this flash drive has a fairly high read speed, especially in burst or sequential access scenarios, although the write speed is fairly standard for the entry-level USB flash drive class. This is quite common in flash drive products with economy generation NAND flash and no DRAM cache, such as the one used in the Exodia Onyx.

Physically, the Kingston Exodia Onyx comes with a sleek and modern all-matte black design. The cap-shaped cover provides extra protection for the USB connector when not in use, and the included hanger hole allows this flash drive to be easily connected to a keychain or lanyard. The Kingston name remains a guarantee of quality and long-term durability in the portable storage media segment.

While this flash drive is not the fastest choice for large write jobs, such as video editing directly from the drive, the Kingston DataTraveler Exodia Onyx 64GB remains an affordable, reliable and stylish option for everyday use such as storing office files, backups or transferring data between devices.

Device test (testbed):

Device: Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i 14ITL6
CPU: i5 1135G7
USB: USB 3.1 Gen 1
RAM: 12GB DDR4 3200MHz Dual Channel (8+4)
OS: Windows 11 22H2

Monday, 03 July 2023 10:52:01 | Update: 6 days ago