Versus Radar Chart
| Category | Score |
|---|---|
| Reading speed | 6/10 |
| Writing speed | 5/10 |
| Durability | 6/10 |
| Price-performance ratio | 8/10 |
| Design | 7/10 |
| Portability | 9/10 |
| Compatibility | 8/10 |
| Storage Capacity | 5/10 |
| Heat Management | 5/10 |
| Security Features | 5/10 |
Benchmark and Performance
| Benchmark | Details |
|---|---|
| Date First Available | November 2009 |
| Brand | SanDisk |
| Read Speed | Up to 20 MB/s |
| Write Speed | Up to 5 MB/s |
| Weight | 2.5 grams |
| Height | 7.4 mm |
| Color | Black and Red |
| Temperature | Operating: 0°C to 45°C |
| Connectivity | USB Type-A |
| Warranty | 5 Years |
| Support File Formats | FAT32 |
| Dimensions | 4.1 x 1.75 x 0.7 cm |
| Materials | Plastic |
| Interface | USB 2.0 |
| Capacity | 8GB |
| Compatibility | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Backup & Recovery Software | Not included |
| Bootable Support | Yes |
| Encryption & Security Features | Not included |
| Durability & Shock Resistance | Not specified |
| Power Consumption | Low power consumption |
| Transfer Protocol | USB 2.0 |
| LED Indicator | Not included |
| Write Protection Switch | Not included |
File Storage and Capacity Guide
| File Type | Approximate Number of Items |
|---|---|
| Documents (Word, PDF, Excel) | Up to 2,000 documents |
| Photos (JPEG, PNG, TIFF) | Up to 2,000 photos |
| Music Files (MP3, WAV) | Up to 1,000 songs |
| Videos (MP4, AVI, MKV) | Up to 20 hours of video |
| Presentations (PowerPoint, Keynote) | Up to 100 presentations |
| Compressed Files (ZIP, RAR) | Up to 1,000 compressed files |
| E-books (PDF, EPUB) | Up to 500 e-books |
| Spreadsheets (Excel, Google Sheets) | Up to 1,000 spreadsheets |
| Database Files (SQL, SQLite) | Up to 2,000 database files |
| Web Pages (HTML, CSS) | Up to 4,000 web pages |
| Programming Code (Java, Python, C++) | Up to 20,000 lines of code |
| Executable Files (EXE, APK) | Up to 100 executable files |
| Images (BMP, GIF) | Up to 2,000 images |
| CAD Drawings (DWG, DXF) | Up to 40 CAD drawings |
| Video Projects (Adobe Premiere, Final Cut Pro) | Up to 8 video projects |
| Audio Projects (Logic Pro, FL Studio) | Up to 160 audio projects |
| System Backup Images | Up to 4 system backup images |
| Virtual Machine Files (VMware, VirtualBox) | Up to 2 virtual machines |
| Font Files (TTF, OTF) | Up to 500 font files |
| PDF Forms | Up to 250 PDF forms |
| Mind Maps (XMind, MindMeister) | Up to 50 mind maps |
| Graphs and Charts (CSV, Excel) | Up to 500 graphs and charts |
| Scripts (JavaScript, Python) | Up to 1,000 scripts |
| Screenplays (Final Draft, Celtx) | Up to 50 screenplays |
| Game Saves | Up to 50 game saves |
| Torrent Files | Up to 50 torrent files |
| Presentation Templates | Up to 50 templates |
| Clipart (SVG, PNG) | Up to 2,000 clipart files |
| 3D Models (STL, OBJ) | Up to 40 3D models |
| Project Files (ProjectLibre, Microsoft Project) | Up to 40 project files |
| Audio Effects Plugins | Up to 20 audio effects plugins |
| Video Effects Presets | Up to 20 video effects presets |
| Animations (GIF, MP4) | Up to 400 animations |
| PDF Manuals (Appliances, Devices) | Up to 40 manuals |
| Vector Graphics (AI, EPS) | Up to 400 vector graphics |
| Legal Documents (Contracts, Agreements) | Up to 200 legal documents |
| Spreadsheet Templates | Up to 200 templates |
| Drawing Files (AutoCAD, CorelDRAW) | Up to 40 drawing files |
| Tax Forms (PDF, Excel) | Up to 40 tax forms |
| Receipts (Scanned Copies) | Up to 400 scanned receipts |
| Web Development Projects (HTML, CSS, JS) | Up to 8 web development projects |
| Educational Videos | Up to 20 educational videos |
| Course Materials (PDFs, Videos) | Up to 10 course materials |
| Meeting Minutes (Word, PDF) | Up to 100 meeting minutes |
| Photography Presets | Up to 200 photography presets |
| Lyrics (Text Files) | Up to 1,000 sets of lyrics |
| Desktop Backgrounds | Up to 100 desktop backgrounds |
| Podcast Episodes (MP3) | Up to 200 podcast episodes |
| Recipe Books (PDF, Word) | Up to 50 recipe books |
| Blog Posts (Text Files) | Up to 1,000 blog posts |
| HTML Templates | Up to 50 HTML templates |
| CSS Frameworks | Up to 50 CSS frameworks |
| Software Installers | Up to 50 software installers |
| Security Certificates | Up to 100 security certificates |
| Web Browser Bookmarks | Up to 2,000 bookmarks |
| Client Proposals (PDF, Word) | Up to 50 client proposals |
| Vector Icons (SVG) | Up to 2,000 vector icons |
| Documentary Films | Up to 8 documentary films |
| Educational Software | Up to 40 educational software |
| Research Papers (PDF, Word) | Up to 100 research papers |
| Employee Handbooks (PDF, Word) | Up to 100 employee handbooks |
| Medical Records (PDF) | Up to 100 medical records |
| Artistic Portfolios (PDF, Images) | Up to 50 artistic portfolios |
| Mobile App Prototypes | Up to 50 app prototypes |
| Video Game Mods | Up to 50 game modifications |
| Mockup Templates (PSD) | Up to 50 mockup templates |
| Email Templates (HTML) | Up to 100 email templates |
| Social Media Graphics (PNG, JPEG) | Up to 1,000 social media graphics |
| Sales Reports (Excel, PDF) | Up to 200 sales reports |
| Translations (Word, PDF) | Up to 200 translated documents |
| Audio Podcast Scripts | Up to 100 podcast scripts |
| Video Storyboards | Up to 100 video storyboards |
| Poetry (Text Files) | Up to 2,000 poems |
| Genealogy Records (PDF) | Up to 100 genealogy records |
| Interior Design Plans (PDF, DWG) | Up to 50 interior design plans |
| Educational Diagrams (SVG, PNG) | Up to 500 educational diagrams |
| Medical Illustrations (JPG, PNG) | Up to 500 medical illustrations |
| Software Source Code Files | Up to 100 source code files |
| Cartoon Animations | Up to 50 cartoon animations |
| Presentation Videos | Up to 10 presentation videos |
| Music Notation Files (MIDI, Sibelius) | Up to 100 music notation files |
| Game Design Documents | Up to 100 game design documents |
| Travel Guides (PDF) | Up to 50 travel guides |
| Webcomics (Images, PDF) | Up to 1,000 webcomics |
| Advertising Banners (PNG, JPEG) | Up to 1,000 advertising banners |
| SEO Reports (PDF, Excel) | Up to 200 SEO reports |
| Fashion Design Sketches (PNG, JPEG) | Up to 200 fashion design sketches |
| Architectural Plans (PDF, DWG) | Up to 50 architectural plans |
| Company Logos (Vector Files) | Up to 500 company logos |
| Digital Greeting Cards (JPEG, PDF) | Up to 200 digital greeting cards |
| Educational Flashcards (PDF) | Up to 200 educational flashcards |
| Schematic Diagrams (PDF, PNG) | Up to 200 schematic diagrams |
| Computer Programming Books (PDF) | Up to 50 programming books |
| Creative Writing Prompts (Text Files) | Up to 2,000 writing prompts |
| Web Development Tools (Extensions, Add-ons) | Up to 100 web development tools |
| Educational Infographics (PNG, PDF) | Up to 500 educational infographics |
| Legal Briefs (PDF, Word) | Up to 100 legal briefs |
| Sheet Music (PDF) | Up to 100 sheet music files |
| Sound Effects (WAV, MP3) | Up to 200 sound effects files |
| Educational Games (Flash, HTML5) | Up to 50 educational games |
Review
From yesterday to today, a pen drive is a simple data transfer device, but it has changed tremendously in terms of quality transfer speed and durability In this area, the SanDisk Cruzer Blade 8GB USB 2.0 is a compact, affordable and reliable quality pen drive.
Let’s now take a look at the complete evaluation of the key features, pros, cons, and reports of this Pen Drive.
Key features
Compact, simple design
Minimal Design — The design of the SanDisk Cruzer Blade 8GB USB 2.0 is very compact and simple.It’s small in size and fits easily in your pocket.The thin plastic body and color contrast (black and red) are pleasing to the eye.
8GB storage capacity
This pen drive has a storage capacity of 8 GB which is ideal for storing documents, songs, pictures, and many other small files.The 8 GB size is suitable for storing office documents, video text files and images.
USB 2.0 technology
The speed using USB 2.0 technology is not very high, but it is adequate for regular data transfers.It transfers data at a total speed of 480 Mbps.
Plug in support and play
It can be used by connecting the pen drive directly.Supports any operating platform (Windows, macOS, Linux).
Continuous performance
Because SanDisk is a trusted brand, durable performance and quality are assured.The quality of the pen drive is assured with a limited lifetime warranty.
Pros
Small size, easy to carry design:Its design has a simple and elegant appearance.
Easy to put in a purse or jeans pocket.
Low value:Its low price allows students, office workers and even everyday users to afford it.
Multiplatform support:It can be connected directly and used on Windows, macOS and Linux platforms without any upgrades.
Maintenance is easy:Thanks to its elegant design and lightweight body, it doesn’t require much maintenance.
Certificates including certificates:This is a big advantage because SanDisk offers reliability and a lifetime warranty.
Cons
No USB 3.0 support:The SanDisk Cruzer Blade 8GB USB 2.0 does not have USB 3.0 data transfer speeds.USB 3.0 is slower compared to pen drives.
plastic body: The body of this pen drive is made of plastic, which is slightly more brittle than previous Loki pendrives.
Small storage capacity: 8GB is not enough for heavy-duty gaming or large video storage.
There is no LED light indicator: Some pen drives indicate data transfer with an LED light, but there is no such feature.
Who is it suitable for?
Students:Suitable for storing textbook files, classroom PPT files and small PDF files.
Office workers:People who need to transfer office documents or want to transfer small files can use it.
Individual users:This is useful for people who need to exchange small files every day.
Conclusion
The SanDisk Cruzer Blade 8GB USB 2.0 Pen Drive is small, portable, and easy to use. It is suitable for everyday use by students and office workers.