Other by stefan @ 2021-02-02
The PUSH+ drive from Patriot Memory is ideal to be used with different small files or kits for different programs such as Windows, Office, different drivers and so on. We are saying this because the write speeds are quite slow at about 3.5MB/s but the writes are quite decent at about 53MB/s.
At first we would like to thank Patriot Memory for offering a sample of their PUSH+ USB 3.2 Gen 1 64GB Flash Drive for testing and reviewing.
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To be the vendor of choice for the computer and consumer electronic industries with a commitment to service and quality
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Commitment, focus on innovation in technology, product quality, and customer satisfaction are the key enablers of our future success
Company Profile
Established in 1985, Patriot Memory builds a full range of memory module and flash memory products, offering a perfect blend of quality and value. Patriot products include Extreme Performance (EP), Signature Lines (SL) and Flash Memory solutions (FM)”
The Patriot Push+ USB is a fabulous addition to those looking for an entry level USB 3.2, Gen 1 flash drive for stylish, on-the-go, portability. The Push+ USB is an ideal durable solution for quick data transfer to any PC or laptop including a plug-n-play function. USB 3.2 Gen 1 is 10x faster than USB 2.0 to ensure daily tasks and productivity goes smoothly throughout the work day. Patriot's Push+ is created for consistent quality and solid reliability when storing all your personal data, favorite movies, latest games, and more!
Interface: USB 3.2 Gen. 1 (Backwards compatible to USB 3.0/2.0)
Easy plug and play functionality and low profile
Capless Design
Operating Temperature: 0°C to 70°C
Lightweight of 10g for easy on-the-go use
Compatible with the latest Windows, Mac OS and Linux platforms
In this review we will concentrate upon an entry-level USB 3.2 Gen 1 USB Flash Drive from Patriot Memory, with available capacities from 16 GB and up to 256GB. Its name is PUSH+ and derives from its way of usage: we are dealing with a capless design, so the user must push on one side in order to reveal the USB connector on the other side.
The product is shipped inside a simple cardboard enclosure with a small plastic layer, in order for the user to be able to take a look at the drive chassis without unsealing the packaging:
On the back of the packaging, we will get some more info regarding the compatible platforms, links to some web resources but also learn that the PUSH+ packs a 2-year limited warranty:
The appearance of the drive is stylish, but has a chassis completely built out of plastic, in order to drive the costs down; it can be easily attached to a keychain and weighs only 8 grams! On one of the sides we will find the product logo along with the total storage capacity of the drive:
On the other side we will get to see the Patriot logo:
The USB connector is well protected inside the chassis against damages, while the drive is not in use:
Here is how the drive does look when it is ready for use:
The testbench was composed from the following hardware:
CPU: Intel I5 9700K Retail
CPU Cooler: Deepcool Captain 240 EX RGB AIO
Motherboard: Gigabyte Z370 AORUS Ultra Gaming
RAM: Patriot Memory Viper RGB Series DDR4
Video: KFA2 GeForce GTX 1060 OC 6GB
Power Supply: Cooler Master 850W
SSD: OCZ Vector 150
Case: Cooler Master ATCS 840
Here is the total storage space reported by Windows OS; the drive comes formatted FAT32 by default. For testing purposes we will re-format it to NTFS:
To determine the flash drive read speeds, the HD Tune v5 utility was used:
To measure the real life performance, we have used the Total Commander application to copy to the flash drive and from the flash drive the same file and recorded the transfer speeds, after they have stabilized.
File Copy
File Read
We have also performed some extra tests with this drive and the results can be checked out right here:
The PUSH+ drive from Patriot Memory is ideal to be used with different small files or kits for different programs such as Windows, Office, different drivers and so on. We are saying this because the write speeds are quite slow at about 3.5MB/s but the writes are quite decent at about 53MB/s.
The drive chassis is very light thanks to the all-plastic construction, while the capless design means that you have one less thing to worry about losing.
The sale price for this product in-line with products of similar storage and specs, about 9 Euros at the time of the review!
We would like to thank again to Patriot Memory for making this review possible!