Introduction
I was unaware of Imation’s presence in the USB drive market until I acquired their Nano Pro II 128GB model. This review examines its performance and build quality.
Specifications
- Interface: USB 3.0 (USB 3.2 Gen 1)
- Read Speed: Up to 100MB/s (as per Imation
- Connector: Metal USB-A
Testing Methodology
- Platform: Windows 11
- Benchmark: CrystalDiskMark v8.0.5
- Test Port: USB 3.0 10Gbps (USB 3.2 Gen 2)
Performance
- Sequential Read: ~110MB/s (32MB block size)
- 4K Random Read: ~8MB/s
- Sequential Write: ~50MB/s
- 4K Random Write: ~1-2MB/s
Conclusion
While performance expectations for small USB drives are typically modest, the Imation Nano Pro II exceeded my expectations in terms of read speeds, particularly considering its likely cost-effective manufacturing. The durable metal connector is a welcome addition.