This Kingston DataTraveler HyperX USB 3.0 is a little thick, but has a rugged housing. It offers excellent performance for large file transfers, and its temperature remains reasonable for operation.

The USB 3.0 Kingston DataTraveler HyperX approaching 200 MB / s read and 108 MB / s write. And will not overheat in heavy use.

The promise

Kingston DataTraveler HyperX 3.0 offers an upscale and announces speeds of 225 MB / s read and 135 MB / s write.

Reality

Great surprise, the Kingston DataTraveler HyperX 3.0 64GB offers speeds similar to those of model 128 GB! Performance is excellent for large file transfers with speeds measured 199.69 MB / s read 107.56 MB / s write. It takes about 6 seconds to copy a 700 MB DivX key and 3 s for the reverse operation. Comparatively, the 128 GB model reached 201.5 MB / s read and 114.7 MB / s writing. For file transfer medium, the key to Kingston remains fast read, a little less write: 49.3 MB / s for MP3s and 26.91 MB / s for photos JPeg. It is a bit faster than the SanDisk Extreme 64GB for this test. More good news, the Kingston DataTraveler HyperX 3.0 64GB does not heat after intensive use: only 35 degrees, 43 degrees against more than 128 GB.
A case treated

The key benefits of a beautiful blue and black casing reinforced against impact, making it quite thick (1.6 cm). Warning, this thickness may hinder the connection of other devices! The USB connector is protected by a cap, you can place the end of the key to not losing in use. The blue activity LED, on the rear, proves clearly visible. Finally, the key is provided with a small attachment ring, but unfortunately without software.

The verdict

The Kingston DataTraveler HyperX 3.0 64GB impresses because of its excellent performance and its low heat. It is a little expensive, but has a rugged.