PNY has two similar USB 3.0 flash drives with the Turbo Attaché 3 and Turbo Attaché 4. So, what are the differences between these two products?
You can find out in this comparison guide for the thumb drives.
Quick Summary
When compared to the PNY Turbo Attaché 3 USB 3.0 Flash Drive, the PNY Turbo Attaché 4 USB 3.0 Flash Drive features a more ergonomic shape that makes it easier to grip and more comfortable to hold.
On the other hand, the Turbo Attaché 3 is the only one of the two to feature an integrated loop design, which allows you to attach the drive to your backpack, keychain and more.
Otherwise, the two flash drives are identical when it comes to storage capacity, transfer speed, operating temperature, storage temperature, and warranty coverage length.
Turbo Attaché 3 vs. Turbo Attaché 4 Comparison Chart
You can check out Seeking Tech’s comparison table between the two flash drives below.
| Turbo Attaché 3 USB 3.0 Flash Drive | Turbo Attaché 4 USB 3.0 Flash Drive | |
|---|---|---|
| Capacities | 32 GB: P-FD32GTBOP-GE 64 GB: P-FD64GTBOP-GE 128 GB: P-FD128TBOP-GE 256 GB: P-FD256TBOP-GE | 32 GB: P-FD32GTBAT4-GE 64 GB: P-FD64GTBAT4-GE 128 GB: P-FD128TBAT4-GE 256 GB: P-FD256TBAT4A-GE |
| Estimated Number of Songs That Can Be Stored | 32 GB: 5,632 songs 64 GB: 11,837 songs 128 GB: 23,674 songs 256 GB: 47,349 songs | 32 GB: 5,632 songs 64 GB: 11,837 songs 128 GB: 23,674 songs 256 GB: 47,349 songs |
| Connector | USB-A | USB-A |
| Transfer Speed | 10x faster than USB 2.0 | 10x faster than USB 2.0 |
| Backwards Compatibility | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| Ergonomic Shape? | No | Yes |
| Cap Design | Sliding collar cap-less design | Sliding collar cap-less design |
| Integrated Loop Design? | Yes | No |
| Operating Temperature | 0° C to 60° C | 0° C to 60° C |
| Storage Temperature | -25° C to 85° C | -25° C to 85° C |
| Warranty | 1-year limited warranty | 1-year limited warranty |
| Pricing | Check price on Amazon.(#CommissionsEarned) | Check price on Amazon.(#CommissionsEarned) |
Capacities
Both the Turbo Attaché and Turbo Attaché 4 USB 3.0 Flash Drives can be bought in capacities of 32 GB, 64 GB, 128 GB and 256 GB.
You can take a look at the model numbers for both devices below:
Turbo Attaché 3 USB 3.0 Flash Drive:
- 32 GB: P-FD32GTBOP-GE
- 64 GB: P-FD64GTBOP-GE
- 128 GB: P-FD128TBOP-GE
- 256 GB: P-FD256TBOP-GE
Turbo Attaché 4 USB 3.0 Flash Drive:
- 32 GB: P-FD32GTBAT4-GE
- 64 GB: P-FD64GTBAT4-GE
- 128 GB: P-FD128TBAT4-GE
- 256 GB: P-FD256TBAT4A-GE
Estimated Number of Songs That Can Be Stored
You can find the estimated number of song files that can be stored by in each capacity of the PNY Turbo Attaché 3 and PNY Turbo Attaché 4 below:
- 32 GB: 5,632 songs
- 64 GB: 11,837 songs
- 128 GB: 23,674 songs
- 256 GB: 47,349 songs
Connector
The Turbo Attaché 3 and Turbo Attaché 4 use the same USB-A connector.
Interface
The two flash drives in this versus guide utilize USB 3.0 as the interface.
Transfer Speed
The transfer speed is identical for each of the thumb drives. You will 10x faster speeds at moving files on and off the Turbo Attaché 3 and Turbo Attaché 4 when compared to USB 2.0 thumb drives.
Backwards Compatibility
The two products are also backwards compatible with the USB 2.0 interface although you will get 10x slower speeds due to the bandwidth limitations of version 2.0 of USB.
Ergonomic Shape
The Turbo Attaché 4 USB 3.0 Flash Drive has a more ergonomic shape when compared to the Turbo Attaché 3 USB 3.0 Flash Drive. The curvatures at the top and bottom of the Turbo Attaché 4 makes it easier to grip when compared to the Turbo Attaché 3, which has a bulkier design.
Cap Design
Both of the USB thumb drives in this comparison uses a sliding collar cap less design. As a result, you won’t have to worry about losing the cap as it is attached to the drive.
Integrated Loop Design
The Turbo Attaché 3 is the only one of the two drives to feature an integrated loop, which lets you easily attach it to your backpack, keychain, jeans and more.
Operating Temperature
The two flash drives have a recommended operating temperature range of 0° C to 60° C.
Storage Temperature
The PNY Turbo Attaché 3 and PNY Turbo Attaché 4 also have the same storage temperature, also known as non-operating temperature, range of -25° C to 85° C.
Warranty
The PNY Turbo Attaché 3 USB 3.0 Flash Drive and PNY Turbo Attaché 4 USB 3.0 Flash Drive each comes with a 1-year limited warranty.
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