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SanDiskSDCZ43-016G-G46
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Release date: Q3 2012.

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+22%
Real World Speed
Performance profile from 10,521 user samples
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35 User Benchmarks
Best Bench: 40% 11GB free, PID 1064 @USB 3.0
Worst Bench: 11% 1GB free, PID 1064 @USB 2.1
Poor: 11% Great: 40%
SPEED RANK: 137th / 639
10,486 User Benchmarks
Best Bench: 31% 14GB free, PID 5583 @USB 3.0
Worst Bench: 10% 0GB free, PID 5583 @USB 3.0
Poor: 10% Great: 31%
SPEED RANK: 206th / 639
Effective Speed
Effective USB Speed 		26.4 % Faster effective speed.
+22% 		21.6 %
Peak Score 
+180%
Read
Peak Sequential Read Speed 		198 MB/s Much faster peak read speed.
+49% 		133 MB/s
Write
Peak Sequential Write Speed 		45 MB/s +4% 43.3 MB/s
4K Read
Peak 4K Random Read Speed 		6.7 MB/s 6.9 MB/s +3%
4K Write
Peak 4K Random Write Speed 		0.31 MB/s 2.7 MB/s Hugely faster peak random write.
+771%
Value & Sentiment 
+75%
Value
Value For Money 		6.94 % 17.7 % Hugely better value.
+156%
User Rating
UBM User Rating 		52 % 53 % +2%
Price
Price (score) 		$25 $8 Much cheaper.
+68%
Nice To Haves 
+17%
Age
Newest 		140 Months 116 Months More recent.
+17%
Specifications 
Capacity
Capacity 		16GB 16GB
Conclusion 
Average Bench 26.4%
Average Bench 21.6%
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We like this drive, it has the highest sequential read speed we have seen to date and the remainder of its performance profile is also respectable. At 198 MB/s the read speed is almost double the speed stated on the drives box, and 33% higher than the speed quoted on Lacies website, an unusual result that needs verification (comments from owners welcome). In terms of form factor we are very disappointed with the oversized orange cap and can't realistically see anyone leaving it attached to the drive. Without the cap this drive is superbly strong, ultra compact and performs respectably, we like it a lot. The only problems we do have with the Lacie RuggedKey are its price which is simply not competitive at this time and we would have liked to have seen higher random 4k speeds for this top end drive. [Aug '12 USBFlashPro]

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The 16GB SanDisk Ultra Fit USB 3.0 is a remarkable flash drive. As well as packing a tiny form factor, the Ultra fit also boasts an impressive peak performance profile with maximum sequential read/writes of 129/46 MBps and 4K read/writes of 6.08/1.51 MBps. The Ultra Fit is actually only bested by three other 16GB models (Sandisk Extreme, Lexar P10, Lexar Triton) all of which cost between from 60-230% more. In terms of outright performance there are better alternatives but in terms of value for money the Ultra Fit is hard to beat. The superbly low price coupled with an amazing form factor which is barely larger than a USB socket make it easy to recommend the 16GB Ultra fit as the best small form factor flash drive on the market. The only thing to watch with the Ultra Fit are its sustained speeds which are significantly lower than peak. [Oct '14 USBFlashPro]

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