TEST
YOUR USB

Kingston DTR30G2/32GB

DataTraveler R3.0 G2 USB 3.0 32GB

▲ 53951 ▼

Release date: Q2 2014.

Average Bench: 24.8% (167th of 639)

Based on 1,204 user benchmarks.  Device: VID 0951 PID 16a2 Model: Kingston DTR30G2

The Kingston DataTraveler Rubber G2 has a robust (water/shock resistant) form factor and an above average performance profile for a 32GB flash drive. Comparing the performance of the G2 and G1 shows that peak speeds are largely unchanged but average user speeds are significantly faster on the newer G2. We only have three samples of the 32GB G2 at present so we can't form a strong opinion yet. In terms of pricing the G2 is reasonable and is thus currently ranked 8th/27 in the 32GB group test. We will update this review when we have more performance samples.  [Jul '14 USBFlashPro]

Poor: 10%Average: 24.8% Great: 42%

Very poor average bench

The Kingston DataTraveler R3.0 G2 USB 3.0 32GB averaged 75.2% lower than the peak scores attained by the group leaders. This isn't a great result which indicates that there are much faster alternatives on the comparison list.

Strengths

Avg. 4K Random Read Speed 9.17MB/s
Avg. 4K Random Mixed IO Speed 0.99MB/s

Above average consistency

The range of scores (95th - 5th percentile) for the Kingston DataTraveler R3.0 G2 USB 3.0 32GB is 31.8%. This is a relatively narrow range which indicates that the Kingston DataTraveler R3.0 G2 USB 3.0 32GB performs reasonably consistently under varying real world conditions.

Weaknesses

Avg. Sequential Mixed IO Speed 20.7MB/s
Avg. 4K Random Write Speed 0.51MB/s
ADVERTISEMENT

Average Bench

(Based on 1,204 samples)
Rank 16724.8%
Min Avg Max
27.8 Read 81 139
9.92 Write 36.8 67.7
8.5 Mixed 20.7 37.5
14.9 SusWrite 42.6 87.9
53.6% 45.3 MB/s
Min Avg Max
3.86 4K Read 9.17 15.8
0.2 4K Write 0.51 0.9
0.5 4K Mixed 0.99 1.4
85% 3.56 MB/s
User Benchmarks BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
The fastest USB (mainstream) averages a speed of 100%
15GB free, PID 16a2
Operating at USB 3.0 Speed
SusWrite @10s intervals: 48 48 51 48 48 49 MB/s
37.1% Below average
Read 152
Write 43.4
Mixed 22
SusWrite 48.9
71% 66.7 MB/s
4K Read 14.5
4K Write 0.3
4K Mixed 1.2
105% 5.33 MB/s
0GB free, PID 16a2
Operating at USB 3.0 Speed
SusWrite @10s intervals: 47 47 47 49 47 48 MB/s
34% Below average
Read 138
Write 44.7
Mixed 22.9
SusWrite 47.8
69% 63.4 MB/s
4K Read 13.9
4K Write 0.1
4K Mixed 1.3
99% 5.1 MB/s
19GB free, PID 16a2
Operating at USB 3.0 Speed
SusWrite @10s intervals: 45 47 45 47 44 46 MB/s
33.2% Below average
Read 137
Write 44.7
Mixed 23.7
SusWrite 45.8
68% 62.7 MB/s
4K Read 13
4K Write 0.1
4K Mixed 0.7
75% 4.6 MB/s
29GB free, PID 16a2
Operating at USB 3.0 Speed
SusWrite @10s intervals: 36 37 32 33 35 31 MB/s
29.5% Poor
Read 118
Write 28
Mixed 21.5
SusWrite 33.9
53% 50.3 MB/s
4K Read 11
4K Write 0.8
4K Mixed 0.7
92% 4.17 MB/s
1,204 MORE »

 Prices

If you buy via one of these links, our site may earn a commission

MSRP ≈ $24 @ launch in Apr '14
AmazonUS $304 years
Send price feedback
Custom PC Builder (Start a new build) Build your perfect PC: compare component prices, popularity, speed and value for money

CHOOSE A COMPONENT:

CPU GPU SSD HDD RAM MBD
How Fast Is Your USB? (Bench your build) Size up your PC in less than a minute

Welcome to our PC speed test tool. UserBenchmark will test your PC and compare the results to other users with the same components. You can quickly size up your PC, identify hardware problems and explore the best value for money upgrades.

UserBenchmark of the month

Gaming Desktop ProGaming

How it works

  • - Download and run UserBenchmark
  • - CPU tests include: integer, floating and string
  • - GPU tests include: six 3D game simulations
  • - Drive tests include: read, write, sustained write and mixed IO
  • - RAM tests include: single/multi core bandwidth and latency
  • - SkillBench (space shooter) tests user input accuracy
  • - Reports are generated and presented on userbenchmark.com
  • - Identify the strongest components in your PC
  • - See speed test results from other users
  • - Compare your components to the current market leaders
  • - Explore your best upgrade options with a virtual PC build
  • - Compare your in-game FPS to other users with your hardware
USB Flash Drive Rankings (Price vs Performance) July 2024 USB Rankings

We highlight the best USB flash drive in terms of balanced performance and value for money using current prices, sequential read, sequential write , 4k read and 4k write speed. The speeds are combined to form a single effective speed which measures performance for tasks such as copying photos, music and videos. Effective speed is adjusted by current price and capacity to yield value for money. Finally thousands of individual user ratings are used to validate our benchmark figures. [USBFlashPro]

ADVERTISEMENT

Group Test Results

  • Best user rated - User sentiment trumps benchmarks for this comparison.
  • Best value for money - Value for money is based on real world performance.
  • Fastest real world speed - Real World Speed measures performance for typical consumers.

 Comments

USBFlashPro
Avatar level
1,312

Official site www.kingston.com/...

Performance, rugged protection...

Added 10 years ago.
USA-User
Avatar level
9,918

Disliked (edit your comment) Add link

3 years ago.

PAK-User
Avatar level
3,380

Good

7 years ago.

Checked on usb2.0 port, getting peak of 30Mb read and write both! Its bottlenecking usb 2.0 interface!

USBFlashPro
Avatar level
1,312

Good

10 years ago.

Peca
Avatar level
6

Excellent

7 years ago.

Reliable and fast

Your
opinion?
▲Like ▼Dislike
Ready to retire
Age: 10 years

Speed Comparisons

vs SanDisk Extreme 32GB
vs SanDisk Ultra Fit 32GB
vs Lexar JumpDrive P20 64GB
vs Adata DashDrive UV128 32GB
vs Corsair Flash Voyager GT 32GB
vs Lexar JumpDrive P20 32GB
vs Lexar JumpDrive P10 32GB
vs Kingston DataTraveler R3.0 G2 32GB
vs Patriot Tab Micro 32GB

639 Drives (Compared) Thousands of user benchmarks compiled into one comparison list

See how consistently different USBs perform with varying real world conditions. The charts also illustrate overall performance, popularity and rank.

 Frequently Asked Questions

Storage Devices FAQ
What is sustained sequential write speed?
What’s the difference between SLC, MLC and TLC?
What is 3D XPoint and how fast is it?
What’s the difference between SATA, PCIe and NVMe?
What’s the difference between NAND and V-NAND?
What is sequential write speed?
What is sequential read speed?
What is incompressible data?
USB Flash Drives
How do you install an OS from a USB flash drive?
What is the Flash Drive value for money rating?
What is effective USB Flash Drive speed?
Why should USB 2.0 Flash Drives be avoided?
File system considerations?
Do dimensions matter?
What are the main factors to look out for?
16GB USB Flash Drives
Why is bigger better?
ALL FAQs »

 Best User Rated
Why does UserBenchmark have a bad reputation on reddit?
Marketers operate thousands of reddit accounts. Our benchmarks expose their spiel so they attack our reputation.
Why don’t PC brands endorse UserBenchmark?
Brands make boatloads on flagships like the 4090 and 14900KS. We help users get similar real-world performance for less money.
Why don’t youtubers promote UserBenchmark?
We don't pay youtubers, so they don't praise us. Moreover, our data obstructs youtubers who promote overpriced or inferior products.
Why does UserBenchmark have negative trustpilot reviews?
The 200+ trustpilot reviews are mostly written by virgin marketing accounts. Real users don't give a monkey's about big brands.
Why is UserBenchmark popular with users?
Instead of pursuing brands for sponsorship, we've spent 13 years publishing real-world data for users.
The Best
CPUGPUSSD
Intel Core i5-12600K $175Nvidia RTX 4060 $293WD Black SN850X M.2 2TB $145
Intel Core i5-12400F $110Nvidia RTX 4060-Ti $389WD Black SN850X M.2 1TB $85
Intel Core i5-13600K $235Nvidia RTX 4070 $499Crucial T700 M.2 4TB $342
Today's hottest
Amazon Ebay
deals
If you buy something via a price link, UserBenchmark may earn a commission
Build Test EFps
Can You Run It?
►
YouTube
*NEW*
About  •  User Guide  •  FAQs  •  Email  •  Privacy  •  Developer  •  YouTube Feedback