New computers have now been coming with USB 3.0 ports for years, yet USB 2.0 ports are also supporting the gadgets people can get from the market. The only downside is that USB 3.0 devices are still a bit more expensive, the flash drive excellence Silicon Power has come out two series of Flash Drives USB 3.0 Blaze B31 and USB 2.0 Ultima U31 for people to use for their storage at their own choice. We have a chance to take a look at the products.
The Silicon Power USB 3.0 Blaze B31 and USB 2.0 Ultima U31 are well-packaged as all other Silicon Power products. The one we have today are with large capacity at 32GB, that allows consumers to share and transfer large media files on the go any time.
At the back of the product package showing the Silicon Power guarantee to the users, including lifetime guarantee, SP Widget the backup & security software and the data rescue software for free download. As well as the products are all certificated with international standard.
Silicon Power continues to deliver quality feeling products with the ergonomic design, the flash drives features the streamlined profile for more comfortable and gentle touch. The special curves and anti-slip treatment at the sides altogether offer the required support-force an easier way to hold and plug.
These flash drives utilizes the 360-degree swivel cap with 4-way booster rotating patent, which enable faster positioning capability. The built-in metallic movement guarantees higher quality and better durability for long-term operation.
Here you can see the difference of USB 3.0 and USB 2.0; USB 3.0 port are generally colored blue inside.
Performance
We tested the flash drives, here is the USB 3.0 B31 result – the sequential read speeds measured 105.7MB /s while the write activity reached 9.665MB /s.
The USB 2.0 U31 result is – read speeds at 13.71 MB/s and write reached 4.074 MB/s.
Blaze B31 specification:
- Dimension：54.2 x 20.0 x 12.1 mm
- Weight：8.8 g
- Capacity：8GB、16GB、32GB、64GB、128GB
- Material：Plastic
- Color： Purple
- Interface：USB 3.0 / USB 2.0/ USB 1.1 compatible
- Operating temperature：0° C ~ 70° C
- Supported OS：Windows 8/7/XP, Mac OS 10.3.x, Linux 2.6.x
- Warranty：Lifetime warranty
Ultima U31 specification:
- Dimension：54.2 x 20.0 x 12.1 mm
- Weight：8.8 g
- Capacity： 2GB、4GB、8GB、16GB、32GB、64GB
- Material：Plastic
- Color： Yellow / Red
- Interface：USB 2.0/ USB 1.1 compatible
- Operating temperature：0° C ~ 70° C
- Supported OS：Windows 8/7/XP, Mac OS 10.3.x, Linux 2.6.x
- Warranty：Lifetime warranty
Conclusion
The Silicon Power USB 3.0 Blaze B31 and USB 2.0 Ultima U31 are performance-drives, high capacity consumer flash drive with stable performance, 360-degree swivel-cap 4-position booster rotating patent capability, these are the ideal flash drives for personal storage with daily usage.
Silicon Power USB 3.0 Blaze
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PERFORMANCE - 7/10
7/10
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BUILD QUALITY - 7/10
7/10
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FEATURES - 7/10
7/10
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AESTHETICS - 7/10
7/10
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VALUE - 7/10
7/10
Summary
The Silicon Power USB 3.0 Blaze B31 and USB 2.0 Ultima U31 are performance-drives, high capacity consumer flash drive with stable performance, 360-degree swivel-cap 4-position booster rotating patent capability, these are the ideal flash drives for personal storage with daily usage.
