Dynabook Boost X25 500GB USB 3.2 Flash Drive Review; Small Package, Big Performance
INTRODUCTION:
Data storage on portable media is becoming more and more necessary. This is due to an individual's increased level of mobility and the requirement for convenient data storage everywhere. There are several options, from flash disks to external hard disks. For flash disks, there is a pretty good solution from Dynabook (the company that used to be called Toshiba), the Dynabook Boost X25 USB 3.2 Flash Drive.
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| Dynabook Boost X25 500GB USB 3.2 Flash Drive Review; Small Package, Big Performance |
Dynabook Boost X25 USB 3.2 Flash Drive Specifications:
- Capacity: 250GB/500GB/1TB
- Interface: USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A
- Sequential Read Speed: Up to 600MB/s
- Sequential Write Speed: Up to 500MB/s
- Weight: 30 grams
- Dimensions: 55mm x 18mm x 9.5mm
- Package Contents: Unit, Warranty Leaflet
- Warranty: 5 years local limited
PHYSICAL:
The Dynabook Boost X25 has an aluminum body and is a bit larger than average, measuring 55mm by 18mm by 9.5mm. Additionally, it is a bit heavy for a flash drive at roughly 30 grams. Even so, it is far more lightweight and compact than an external HDD or even an external SSD.
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| Removable Cap/Cover |
It is equipped with an LED that blinks red if it has ongoing activity, a rare feature for flash disk drives. Unfortunately, it still has a removable cap; thus, we strongly advise exercising caution when positioning the lid.
PERFORMANCE:
The Dynabook Boost X25 that we have for this review has a capacity of 500GB. But keep in mind that it also has 250GB and 1TB storage options. These storage capabilities greatly exceed the typical 128GB limit of thumb drives. It makes use of a USB 3.2 Gen 2 type-A interface, which is widely used in modern PCs and laptops.
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| LED Notification Light |
I utilized an ASUS VivoBook Flip 14 (TP470) with a USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A port to do the test. Surprisingly, it performed better than the 600MB/s, and 500MB/s read/write speeds that were claimed. It received scores of 637.87 MB/s read speed, and 623.70 MB/s write speed in CrystalDiskMark 8.
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| CrystalDiskMark 8 Scores |
These results can be considered very fast and can even match hard disk or solid-state drives with the older interface. In actual tests, we moved a number of large files back and forth between the Dynabook Boost X25, and it was a snap.
FINAL WORDS:
The Dynabook Boost X25 USB 3.2 Flash Drive is a fantastic solution for individuals looking for dependable and portable high-capacity storage because of its exceptional speed performance and 5-year warranty.
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| Dynabook Boost X25 500GB USB 3.2 Flash Drive |
PRICING AND AVAILABILITY:
Retailing for Php3,859, the Dynabook Boost X25 500GB USB 3.2 Flash Drive is available both offline and online.
Dynabook Boost AX3600 and Dynabook Boost AX5600 PCIe 3 NVME M.2 SSD; Dynabook Boost AE100 SATA III SSD
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| Dynabook Boost AX3600 and Dynabook Boost AX5600 PCIe 3 NVME M.2 SSD |
Aside from the Dynabook Boost X25 USB 3.2 Flash Drive, the tech brand also brings to the local shore its latest PCIe 3 NVME M.2 SSD - the Dynabook Boost AX3600 and Dynabook Boost AX5600, as well as its newest SATA III SSD - the Dynabook Boost AE100. The Boost AX3600 1TB is priced at Php6,299, the Boost AX5600 2TB retails for Php15,299, while the Boost AE100 has a tag price of Php5,199.