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Flash Drive vs. Portable SSDs: A Speed and Value Comparison
0:00-0:04 Introduction: The video aims to demonstrate why inexpensive flash drives should be replaced with faster, more reliable portable SSDs.
0:04-0:10 Flash Drive Failings: Cheap flash drives are inefficient, wasting time and potentially corrupting data.
0:10-0:15 Example: Transferring 10 GB of data takes 5-6 minutes on a typical flash drive.
0:15-0:26 Oraco B5 Plus Introduction: Introducing the Oraco B5 Plus, a small, inexpensive portable SSD.
0:26-0:30 Main Use Case: The devices being tested are not meant for editing videos or running applications but for basic file transfers while on the go.
0:30-0:39 Oraco B5 Plus Price and Features: Available for $24.99 (256GB model), with a coupon for $5 off. It has USB-C and USB-A connections and a light to indicate connection.
0:39-0:55 Oraco B5 Plus Blackmagic Disk Speed Test: The drive initially shows 666 MB/s write speed and 384 MB/s read speed in Blackmagic tests.
0:55-1:00 10 GB File Transfer Test: The Oraco B5 Plus transferred the 10 GB file in 26 seconds, averaging 385 MB/s.
1:00-1:15 SSK Portable SSD Intro: Introducing a durable metal-encased portable SSD by SSK, priced at $32.99 for 256GB.
1:15-1:28 SSK Blackmagic Disk Speed Test: Blackmagic test results indicate around 444 MB/s write and 445 MB/s read speeds.
1:28-1:39 SSK 10GB File Transfer Test: SSK transferred the 10 GB file in 23 seconds, averaging 435 MB/s. The SSK device has a USB-A port which can be a limiting factor.
1:39-2:05 SSK (Smaller Model) Intro: Introducing another portable SSD by SSK, that's very small and made of aluminum, priced at $40 for 250GB or $67.49 for a 1TB.
2:05-2:13 SSK (Smaller Model) Blackmagic Disk Speed Test: Blackmagic indicates 910 MB/s write and 749 MB/s read speeds.
2:13-2:32 SSK (Smaller Model) 10GB File Transfer Test: The 10GB transfer completed in 15.9 seconds, averaging 629 MB/s.
2:32-2:44 DIY SSD Enclosure Introduction: Presenting a Quiz Lab enclosure ($26) for building a custom portable SSD using an M.2 2230 drive, such as the oraco d10 ($27.99).
2:44-2:53 DIY SSD Enclosure Advantages: It allows for replacement of individual parts (enclosure or SSD), upgrading storage capacity, and is very durable.
2:53-3:05 DIY SSD Blackmagic Speed Test: Blackmagic test results show 833 MB/s write and 8117 MB/s read speeds.
3:05-3:20 DIY SSD 10GB File Transfer Test: The 10GB file transferred in 9.9 seconds, averaging 1,000 MB/s.
3:20-3:57 Comparison & Recommendations:
Flash Drives: Avoid, due to slow speeds and unreliability.
Oraco B5 Plus: Recommended for basic file transfers; inexpensive and fast enough for everyday use.
SSK (USB-A): Good build quality but may be past its prime due to the USB-A port.
SSK (Smaller model): Recommended for portability and speed; 1TB model is a good value.
DIY SSD: Recommended for users needing high performance and upgradeability, despite the higher cost.
3:57-4:14 Final Thoughts: While the purpose of the video was to present new options for file transfer, there are also other more robust options, especially if more storage is required.
4:14-4:50 Conclusion: The Oraco B5 Plus is great for those looking for something fast and inexpensive, but using flash drives is not recommended. Faster options may be more suitable for moving larger files.