- High performance - compliant with USB 3.0 specifications
- Rugged - shock-resistant rubber casing
- Dual Compatibility - USB 3.0 connectivity, backwards compatible with USB 2.0
- Guaranteed - five-year warranty, free technical support
- Next gen of the rugged DataTraveler R400/R500 models
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Kingston’s DataTraveler R3.0 USB Flash drive features USB 3.0 high-speed performance to save time and alleviate bottlenecks when transferring mfiles. It’s designed for the latest computers with USB 3.0 ports and is backwards compatible with USB 2.0. This rugged Flash drive features a shock-resistant rubber casing to withstand daily abuse and prevent damage, wherever it goes. With speeds up to 70MB/s read and 30MB/s write (for USB 3.0), DTR3.0 saves an estimated 22 minutes1 when transferring a 1080p full HD video compared to the same transfer on a standard 2.0 drive, making it 5x faster. Its dual compatibility maximizes current and future systems with USB 3.0 ports and ensures that the large base of computers with USB 2.0 ports won’t be left behind. DataTraveler R3.0’s efficient two-channel architecture is cost-effective and the drive is available in capacities up to 64GB. DTR3.0 is backed by a five-year warranty and legendary Kingston® reliability.
From the Manufacturer
Why choose a USB 3.0 drive?
USB 3.0 is the next major revision to the Universal Serial Bus (USB). It offers the same ease-of-use and plug and play capabilities as previous generations of USB technologies but with a 10X performance increase and better power management. For users of USB 3.0, the goal of connecting devices to PCs or notebooks is still the same as the USB 2.0 specification.
USB 3.0 helps you save more time and USB 3.0 drives transfer files faster than USB 2.0 drives. Depending on the number of channels and the transfer speeds, USB 3.0 can save you up to 26 minutes with a HD movie transfer compared to standard USB 2.0 drives.
Get up to speed with DataTraveler R3.0!
Take advantage of all the performance improvements of USB 3.0 with Kingston’s DataTraveler R3.0 Flash drive. It’s available in 16GB, 32GB and 64GB capacities to give you the ability to have even your largest files right at your fingertips. Plus, this latest addition to Kingston’s USB 3.0 Flash drive product line is rugged, handy and easily transportable so you’ll want to take it everywhere.
DataTraveler R3.0 features speeds up to 70MB/s read and 30MB/s write (for USB 3.0) to save an estimated 22 minutes (based on internal testing) when transferring a 1080p full HD video, as compared to the same transfer on a standard 2.0 drive.
This high-performance yet cost-effective USB 3.0 Flash drive is also durable, with a rugged, shock-resistant rubber casing to keep all of your data safe, wherever your adventures take you. To maximize your current and future computer investments, DTR3.0 is backwards compatible with USB 2.0.
NOTE: DataTraveler R3.0 is backwards compatible with USB 2.0 but in order to take advantage of USB 3.0 technology, you will need a system with a USB 3.0 port.
Customer Reviews
Most helpful customer reviews
Size Name:64GB|Amazon Verified Purchase
This is a fast flashdrive works greaat when using USB 3.0
Would and have bought more . Its a great value for the price
Armand
Would and have bought more . Its a great value for the price
Armand
By D. Berube
TOP 500 REVIEWER
Size Name:16GB
Well to start, let me say this is one awesome USB drive. 14.6GB of usable space after formatting and it comes completely clean, a huge plus in my book. Also compared to any other drive I own, this thing reads and writes fast, because even on USB 2.0 ports I still get an average of 22-24MB a second, nearly 4 times faster than the best one of my USB 2.0 drives plus the design is certainly a plus. The drive is encased in what's best described as a rubber jacket, making it far more shock proof and it's got an attractive color scheme in my opinion.
But I will say the design isn't perfect, though the cap for the drive does stick on the back, it does so very poorly as a simple flick on the cap will knock it off, so you'll still need to keep an eye on it. That said, this drive is well priced, carries a 5-year warranty and offers some durability to those who might not treat their drives with the utmost care (myself included) so if you're looking for a USB 3.0 drive, or simply a fast USB drive, look no further than the DataTraveler R3.0 series.
* UPDATE - After less than 7 months of very light use, this drive has failed, so needless to say while I await it's replacement, I can't assign this drive a 5 star rating simply due to the fact no other USB drive I've owned (upwards of 8 drives over the past decade) has failed, let alone less than a year after buying it.
But I will say the design isn't perfect, though the cap for the drive does stick on the back, it does so very poorly as a simple flick on the cap will knock it off, so you'll still need to keep an eye on it. That said, this drive is well priced, carries a 5-year warranty and offers some durability to those who might not treat their drives with the utmost care (myself included) so if you're looking for a USB 3.0 drive, or simply a fast USB drive, look no further than the DataTraveler R3.0 series.
* UPDATE - After less than 7 months of very light use, this drive has failed, so needless to say while I await it's replacement, I can't assign this drive a 5 star rating simply due to the fact no other USB drive I've owned (upwards of 8 drives over the past decade) has failed, let alone less than a year after buying it.
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4.1 out of 5 stars
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30 of 30 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great flash drive, fair price
July 28 2011
By J.C.L.
- Published on Amazon.com
Size Name:128GB|Amazon Verified Purchase
By professional reasons, I usually need a lot of memory capacity in flash drives.
When I buy a new one, I have 3 concerns:
1. It must be shock resistant. This Kingston structure is made in rubber and, when it falls, it jumps instead of break;
2. It can't be slow, especially for writing. I had a 32GB Patriot Xporter, an excellent memory. I think this Kingston 128GB is a little faster both for reading and writing;
3. As much as possible, it is desirable that the flash drive has some protection against water. This Kingston has a cap that really closes it and protects from water and other liquids. I'd not say it is totally waterproof but, if it drops in water for a short period of time, it will not be damaged.
Is it cheap? Sure it is not. But you get what you pay for. Everything cosidered, I think the price is fair.
When I buy a new one, I have 3 concerns:
1. It must be shock resistant. This Kingston structure is made in rubber and, when it falls, it jumps instead of break;
2. It can't be slow, especially for writing. I had a 32GB Patriot Xporter, an excellent memory. I think this Kingston 128GB is a little faster both for reading and writing;
3. As much as possible, it is desirable that the flash drive has some protection against water. This Kingston has a cap that really closes it and protects from water and other liquids. I'd not say it is totally waterproof but, if it drops in water for a short period of time, it will not be damaged.
Is it cheap? Sure it is not. But you get what you pay for. Everything cosidered, I think the price is fair.
12 of 12 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
THIS is the one to get -- BEST value in USB drives
Sep 15 2011
By G. Kline
- Published on Amazon.com
Size Name:16GB
There's a huge choice in USB drives these days. The most common thing that people overlook is that beyond fancy packaging and memory size, not all USB drives are created equal. Most USB drives read/write at rates of 10mb/5mb. If you don't transfer large numbers of files or multi-gigabyte files, this is perfectly fine. However, if you do find yourself wanting better performance, then it's time to upgrade to the R500.
The general pricing of standard Kingston 16Gb USB drives is about $8-$10 cheaper than the R500, yet, the R500 is 3 to 4 times faster, reading at 30Mb and writing at 20Mb. This makes an ENORMOUS difference if transferring many files or very large ones. Last but not least, if you utilize the ReadyBoost* feature in Windows, you'll have much better performance with a faster USB device. The price difference really ends up paying back in the long run, as you'll be more productive every time you use it. It's a no-brainer choice!
Some of the casings on USB drives are hard plastic that will crack/chip if dropped or struck hard. Some are also made of a flimsy rubberized casing that will bend under force and fail to protect the circuitry. The R500 has a thick firm rubberized casing that is slightly flexible. This makes it very easy to drop and bang the drive without causing damage. I loaded mine with a bunch of files, picked it up and then slammed it down on a hard floor (with cap on). The R500 survive without a scratch and all files were still present. The cap is a little loose when placed on the back end, but it's not so bad that it'll easily fall off when the drive is mounted.
PROS:
-- Very fast; nearly 3 to 4 times faster than standard USB drives
-- Reliable; Kingston makes quality products that last and last (I have never had one fail, oldest being 8 years).
-- Rugged; Very tough casing, better than most.
-- Tasteful lighting; there is a small blue LED that clearly indicates usage--better than the enormous or anemic ones you'll see on other USB drives.
-- The adapter cover fits on pretty well and allows the USB drive to stand upright when not in use.
-- Casing design is very cool, orange on black graphic design embedded in the rubber surface (won't rub off).
-- 5 year warranty
CONS:
-- It is slightly wider than your average USB drive and may interfere with other USB devices if your USB ports are very close together
-- The end cap does not fit tightly on the back, but it is very secure on the front.
-- The rubberized material is a little slick; I'd rather it have more of a gripping texture.
-- There is a loop hole for the lanyard, but no grooves to help tighten and secure the cord; the rubberized surface allows it to easily loosen and move around.
*ReadyBoost is an option available in Windows Vista and 7 anytime you insert a USB drive. In the properties, a "ReadyBoost" tab appears. Selecting to activate it allows Windows to use the USB drive for disk cache. This is MUCH faster than using the hard drive, so a faster USB drive will be a plus.
The general pricing of standard Kingston 16Gb USB drives is about $8-$10 cheaper than the R500, yet, the R500 is 3 to 4 times faster, reading at 30Mb and writing at 20Mb. This makes an ENORMOUS difference if transferring many files or very large ones. Last but not least, if you utilize the ReadyBoost* feature in Windows, you'll have much better performance with a faster USB device. The price difference really ends up paying back in the long run, as you'll be more productive every time you use it. It's a no-brainer choice!
Some of the casings on USB drives are hard plastic that will crack/chip if dropped or struck hard. Some are also made of a flimsy rubberized casing that will bend under force and fail to protect the circuitry. The R500 has a thick firm rubberized casing that is slightly flexible. This makes it very easy to drop and bang the drive without causing damage. I loaded mine with a bunch of files, picked it up and then slammed it down on a hard floor (with cap on). The R500 survive without a scratch and all files were still present. The cap is a little loose when placed on the back end, but it's not so bad that it'll easily fall off when the drive is mounted.
PROS:
-- Very fast; nearly 3 to 4 times faster than standard USB drives
-- Reliable; Kingston makes quality products that last and last (I have never had one fail, oldest being 8 years).
-- Rugged; Very tough casing, better than most.
-- Tasteful lighting; there is a small blue LED that clearly indicates usage--better than the enormous or anemic ones you'll see on other USB drives.
-- The adapter cover fits on pretty well and allows the USB drive to stand upright when not in use.
-- Casing design is very cool, orange on black graphic design embedded in the rubber surface (won't rub off).
-- 5 year warranty
CONS:
-- It is slightly wider than your average USB drive and may interfere with other USB devices if your USB ports are very close together
-- The end cap does not fit tightly on the back, but it is very secure on the front.
-- The rubberized material is a little slick; I'd rather it have more of a gripping texture.
-- There is a loop hole for the lanyard, but no grooves to help tighten and secure the cord; the rubberized surface allows it to easily loosen and move around.
*ReadyBoost is an option available in Windows Vista and 7 anytime you insert a USB drive. In the properties, a "ReadyBoost" tab appears. Selecting to activate it allows Windows to use the USB drive for disk cache. This is MUCH faster than using the hard drive, so a faster USB drive will be a plus.
12 of 12 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
Perfect
Jun 27 2011
By Alec P
- Published on Amazon.com
Size Name:32GB|Amazon Verified Purchase
Pros
- FAST
- FAST!
- Did i mention fast?
- Rugged
- Reliable
- Stands out
- Idiot proof
Cons
- Bigger then standard USB
- Cap doesn't stay on the back securely
First up, lightening fast. It lives up to the advertised speed, unlike most USB drives. It's rugged case means throwing this baby around is a planned exercise, not a feared annoyance. The only issue i have is it is bigger then a normal drive, meaning a slight inconvenience for some people with tight spaces for USB slots. This was fine for me however. The cap sits on the back while in use, but i slight agitation and it can fall off.
I would have to say the best thing about this USB is the colour scheme. It's incredibly easy to identify on a busy desk, which is ideal for someone like me working in an office environment. When im in a rush, I just scan the horizon for a orange piece of brilliance and alas, I find my lost companion. Same goes with the cap, if it falls off no worries, you'll find it ;)
As a demonstration to friends I ask them to drop their USB in the floor. They all protest against it, so I say fine i'll go first. I'll throw this device at the ground with enough force to make it bounce a good meter or 2. Everyone cringes as they see me going through the motions, until they hear the soft thud it makes as it absorbs the impact and they are all amazed. It is a GREAT USB, near perfection.
- FAST
- FAST!
- Did i mention fast?
- Rugged
- Reliable
- Stands out
- Idiot proof
Cons
- Bigger then standard USB
- Cap doesn't stay on the back securely
First up, lightening fast. It lives up to the advertised speed, unlike most USB drives. It's rugged case means throwing this baby around is a planned exercise, not a feared annoyance. The only issue i have is it is bigger then a normal drive, meaning a slight inconvenience for some people with tight spaces for USB slots. This was fine for me however. The cap sits on the back while in use, but i slight agitation and it can fall off.
I would have to say the best thing about this USB is the colour scheme. It's incredibly easy to identify on a busy desk, which is ideal for someone like me working in an office environment. When im in a rush, I just scan the horizon for a orange piece of brilliance and alas, I find my lost companion. Same goes with the cap, if it falls off no worries, you'll find it ;)
As a demonstration to friends I ask them to drop their USB in the floor. They all protest against it, so I say fine i'll go first. I'll throw this device at the ground with enough force to make it bounce a good meter or 2. Everyone cringes as they see me going through the motions, until they hear the soft thud it makes as it absorbs the impact and they are all amazed. It is a GREAT USB, near perfection.
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