Sandisk Dual Drive USB-C Review for iPad Pro 11: Is it worth it???

Summary

In this review, the Average Tech Guy tests the Sandisk Ultra Dual Drive USB Type-C 128GB, highlighting its compact design, ease of use, and fast transfer speeds for small files. While the device works well for transferring media between smartphones, tablets, and computers, performance issues arise when dealing with large files, especially when transferring from iPads back to the drive. The reviewer encounters significant delays with larger files (1GB+), making it less reliable for heavy data users. Overall, the drive is good for casual use with smaller files but not recommended for those needing fast large file transfers.

Takeaways

• 😀 The Sandisk Ultra Dual Drive USB Type-C (128GB) is a compact and portable storage device designed for smartphones, tablets, and computers.
• 😀 The device offers high-speed USB 3.1 performance with read speeds of up to 150MB/s.
• 😀 The drive has two connectors: USB 3.0 on one side and USB Type-C on the other, providing versatility for different devices.
• 😀 It is very small, making it highly portable and easy to carry around.
• 😀 The device works well for transferring files from the USB Type-C side to an iPad, with smooth transfers of smaller files (e.g., 78MB).
• 😀 Transferring files from the iPad back to the device, especially large ones, is much slower, with some transfers taking over 8 minutes.
• 😀 The reviewer experienced slower-than-expected transfer speeds when moving larger files (e.g., 1.5GB) back to the device.
• 😀 Despite good performance for transferring files to the iPad, the reviewer experienced connectivity and transfer issues with larger files.
• 😀 The reviewer recommends against using the device for large file transfers from the iPad to the drive, as the process is unreliable and time-consuming.
• 😀 While the reviewer acknowledges that SanDisk typically makes reliable products, the Ultra Dual Drive USB Type-C didn't perform as expected for certain use cases.
• 😀 The product was not recommended by the reviewer due to its inconsistent performance with larger file transfers, despite its small size and ease of use.

Q & A

What is the main product reviewed in the video?

The product reviewed is the SanDisk Ultra Dual Drive USB Type-C, a portable storage device with 128GB of space.

What devices are compatible with the SanDisk Ultra Dual Drive?

The drive is compatible with smartphones, tablets, and computers, specifically those with USB Type-C or USB 3.0 ports.

How fast is the data transfer speed of the SanDisk Ultra Dual Drive?

The drive offers USB 3.1 performance, with data transfer speeds of up to 150 MB/s.

What does the SanDisk Ultra Dual Drive look like?

It is a small, compact device with a retractable dual connector: one side features USB Type-C, and the other side has USB 3.0. It is designed to be portable and includes a small slot for a lanyard.

How did the reviewer test the device’s performance?

The reviewer tested the device by transferring files between an iPad and the USB drive, testing both small and large files, and measuring the transfer speed and reliability.

What file sizes were tested, and how did the device perform with each?

The reviewer tested files of 1.5GB and 78MB. The smaller file (78MB) transferred relatively quickly in about a minute, but the larger file (1.5GB) had significant issues with long transfer times, particularly when transferring from the iPad back to the drive.

What problems did the reviewer encounter with the device?

The reviewer experienced slow transfer speeds and delays when transferring large files (over 1GB) from the iPad back to the SanDisk Ultra Dual Drive, with one transfer taking over 8 minutes.

Was the SanDisk Ultra Dual Drive recommended by the reviewer?

No, the reviewer did not recommend the drive, citing issues with large file transfers and slow performance when transferring data back to the device from the iPad Pro 11.

What was the performance like when using the drive with the iPad Pro 11 versus the iPad 9.7?

The reviewer encountered more issues with the iPad Pro 11, particularly with large files, while the iPad 9.7 had better success transferring smaller files.

What does the reviewer suggest about using the SanDisk Ultra Dual Drive for large file transfers?

The reviewer suggests that the device may not be reliable for large file transfers, particularly from the iPad back to the drive, due to significant delays and transfer failures.