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The video provides a comprehensive review and group test of various rugged USB drives, focusing primarily on durability, build quality, and performance. The USB drives tested include the Corsair Flash Voyager, Transcend JetFlash 810, GorillaDrive from EP Holdings, and Corsair Flash Survivor Stealth. Each drive is noted for its unique features such as water, shock, and vibration resistance, with the GorillaDrive particularly standing out for its extreme ruggedness and capacity. Performance testing using CrystalDiskMark reveals that the GorillaDrive has the fastest sequential read and write speeds, followed by the Corsair drives, with the Transcend JetFlash lagging behind. Real-world tests indicate the JetFlash maintains a consistent data rate during file transfers. Durability tests, including drop and water resistance assessments, show that the GorillaDrive and Corsair Survivor are fully waterproof, while the other models show some water ingress but remain operational after drying. The video concludes by highlighting the practicability of rugged USB drives for specific situations and encourages viewer engagement.
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In this part of the video, the presenter introduces a group test of rugged USB drives. He frequently carries such drives and has primarily used the Corsair Flash Voyager. Needing more, he decided to test various alternatives including a Corsair Flash Voyager, a Transcend JetFlash 810, a GorillaDrive from EP Holdings, and a Corsair Flash Survivor Stealth. All tested drives are USB 3 devices, with varying nomenclature like USB 3.0, USB 3.1 gen2, and USB 3.2 gen1. The tested drives include features like water, shock, and vibration resistance, with the GorillaDrive even claiming extreme ruggedness up to 65 feet of water resistance and 250 ksi of pressure resistance. Notably, the GorillaDrive has a higher capacity of 32GB compared to the others, which have 16GB.
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In this part of the video, the presenter examines a variety of USB drives, focusing on their build quality and ruggedness. The drives discussed include capped drives with rubber bodies such as the Corsair Voyager and the Transcend JetFlash 810, noting that the caps tend to come off easily. The Gorilla Drive, made with hard TPU plastic and a firm cap, is highlighted for its durability. The most rugged drive mentioned is the Corsair Stealth Survivor, which features an aluminum body and a unique screw-cap design that includes rubber O-rings for sealing. The presenter plans to test their performance using CrystalDiskMark after comparing their physical characteristics.
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In this part of the video, detailed testing of multiple USB drives using CrystalDiskMark is explained. The main focus is on sequential read and write tests. Results show that the Gorilla Drive performs best, followed by the Corsair Flash Voyager and Corsair Survivor, with the Transcend Jet Flash trailing. Additionally, real-world tests are conducted by copying 2GB of files to each drive. During these tests, the Jet Flash maintains a consistent data rate and wins the race, closely followed by the Gorilla Drive. The Corsair Flash Voyager and Corsair Survivor come in third and fourth, respectively.
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In this part of the video, the presenter conducts speed and durability tests on several rugged drives. The speed test shows that the Gorilla Drive is the fastest, completing the race in 11.5 seconds, while the Corsair Survivor finishes last at 18.6 seconds. The presenter then performs a drop test from a height of about one meter onto concrete. Despite some minor aesthetic damage to the Corsair Survivor, all drives appear to be in good condition. Following the drop test, a water resistance test is conducted by submerging the drives in about four inches of water to simulate real-world conditions such as being dropped in a puddle. The drives are then dried off to assess any impact on their performance.
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In this segment of the video, the presenter concludes the waterproof tests for various USB drives. They confirm that the Gorilla Drive and Corsair Survivor are indeed waterproof, showing no water ingress. Conversely, the Transcend Jet Flash and Corsair Flash Voyager exhibit water ingress, making them water-resistant but not waterproof. After drying overnight, all drives are operational. The presenter highlights the Gorilla Drive as highly rugged and fast but notes its limited availability in the UK. The Transcend Jet Flash 810 is praised for its speed and affordability compared to the Corsair Survivor, which is durable but bulky. The presenter reaffirms the usefulness of USB drives for certain situations despite the prevalence of internet-based file transfers. The video concludes with a call to like, subscribe, and stay tuned for future content.