Conclusion:

While not one of the fastest drive I have used, the Kingston DataTraveler Mini 16GB USB 3.0 flash drive definitely has its appeal. Write speeds of just over 10MB/s are unimpressive, but read speeds of over 80MB/s are respectable and good enough for reading your files and/or streaming your multimedia files without issue.



In addition to being a good choice as a daily use flash drive due to its small, portable size, I could see this drive being an excellent choice for someone with an in car entertainment system that features a USB port for media. Once your files are loaded on to the drive, write speeds will be of no concern in this setting. The drive's simple physical design, small footprint, and respectable read speeds will all be welcome features.

If you happen to choose a larger capacity version of the same drive, you get a 50% upgrade in the write speed department. While the 16GB drive is rated for 10MB/s, the 32GB, 64GB, and 128GB models are all rated for 15 MB/s. 50% faster sounds better than the actual values, but faster is always better! And no matter which version you choose, all of these drives come with a 5-year manufacturer's warranty.

A key factor that adds to the DataTraveler Mini's appeal is the price tag. The 16GB drive is just $9 from Amazon.com, and it qualifies for free Prime shipping. The 32GB drive can be had for $19, and the 64GB is available for $35. These are all great prices which help the Kingston DataTraveler Mini 16GB USB 3.0 flash drive earn the Bigbruin.com "Good Value" award.



Pros:

» Decent read speeds
» Small size makes it very portable
» Inxpensive at about $9 US
» 5-year warranty

Cons:

» Slow write speeds

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