Samsung currently has three USB flash drives with the with the BAR Plus, FIT Plus and DUO Plus.
You can find out what the main differences are between these three thumb drives with this comparison guide.
Quick Summary
When compared to the Samsung BAR Plus and Samsung FIT Plus, the Samsung DUO Plus is the only one to support USB Type-C ports.
The DUO Plus also has the widest range of operating temperature tolerance out of this group.
Otherwise, the three flash drives are identical when it comes to support for USB Type-A ports, capacity options, data transfer speeds, warranty coverage lengths in addition to protections against water, shock, magnet and x-ray.
BAR Plus vs. FIT Plus vs. DUO Plus Comparison Chart
You can check out Seeking Tech’s comparison table between the three USB flash drives below.
| Samsung BAR Plus USB 3.1 Flash Drive | Samsung FIT Plus USB 3.1 Flash Drive | Samsung DUO Plus USB Type-C Flash Drive | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.2 gram | 3.1 grams | 7.7 grams |
| Dimensions | 1.60” x 0.60” x 0.50” | 0.93" x 0.74" x 0.29" | 2.28" x 0.72" x 0.29" |
| Capacity Options | 32 GB 64 GB 128 GB 256 GB | 32 GB 64 GB 128 GB 256 GB | 32 GB 64 GB 128 GB 256 GB |
| Interface | USB 3.1 | USB 3.1 | USB 3.1 |
| Supported Ports | USB Type-A | USB Type-A | USB Type-A USB Type-C |
| Data Transfer Speed | Read: Up to 300 MB per second Write: Slower than read speed | Read: Up to 300 MB per second Write: Slower than read speed | Read: Up to 300 MB per second Write: Slower than read speed |
| Waterproof | Up to 72 hours in seawater | Up to 72 hours in seawater | Up to 72 hours in seawater |
| Shock Proof | Up to 1,500 gravitational acceleration | Up to 1,500 gravitational acceleration | Up to 1,500 gravitational acceleration |
| Magnet Proof | Up to 15,000 gauss | Up to 15,000 gauss | Up to 15,000 gauss |
| X-Ray Proof | Up to 50 roentgen | Up to 50 roentgen | Up to 50 roentgen |
| Operating Temperature | 32℉ to 140℉ (or 0℃ to 60℃) | 32℉ to 140℉ (or 0℃ to 60℃) | -13°F to 185°F (or –25℃ to 85℃) |
| Non-Operating Temperature | -14°F to 158°F (or -10℃ to 70℃) | -50℉ to 158℉ (or -58℃ to 70℃) | -40°F to 185°F (or -40 or to 85℃) |
| Warranty | 5-year limited warranty | 5-year limited warranty | 5-year limited warranty |
| Pricing | Check price on Amazon.(#CommissionsEarned) | Check price on Amazon.(#CommissionsEarned) | Check price on Amazon.(#CommissionsEarned) |
Weight
The BAR Plus is the lightest out of the three while the DUO Plus is the heaviest.
You can take a look at the weight specification for the portable storage drives below:
- BAR Plus: 1.2 gram
- FIT Plus: 3.1 grams
- DUO Plus: 7.7 grams
Dimensions
The FIT Plus is the smallest USB flash drive out of this group.
You can find the full measurements for all three below:
- BAR Plus: 1.60” x 0.60” x 0.50”
- FIT Plus: 0.93″ x 0.74″ x 0.29″
- DUO Plus: 2.28″ x 0.72″ x 0.29″
Capacity Options
The BAR Plus, FIT Plus and DUO Plus offer the following capacity options:
- 32 GB
- 64 GB
- 128 GB
- 256 GB
Interface
All three of the flash drives use the USB 3.1 interface.
Supported Ports
The Samsung BAR Plus USB 3.1 Flash Drive and Samsung FIT Plus USB 3.1 Flash Drive both feature a USB Type-A connector.
The Samsung DUO is a USB Type-C flash drive that comes with an USB Type-C to USB Type-A adapter. Thus, you can use it with both USB Type-A and USB Type-C ports.
Data Transfer Speed
The data transfer speeds are identical for the three external storage drives in this versus guide. You can get up to 300 MB per second at read speeds. The write speeds are slower than the read speeds.
Waterproof
The Samsung BAR Plus, Samsung FIT Plus and Samsung DUO Plus offer waterproof protection for up to 72 hours in seawater.
Shock Proof
All three of the thumb drives in this versus guide are also shielded against shocks at up to 1,500 gravitational acceleration.
Magnet Proof
Furthermore, the products are also magnet proof at up to 15,000 gauss, which is the equivalent to an MRI.
X-Ray Proof
Last but not least, the USB flash drives are protected against x-rays at up to 50 roentgen, which is equivalent to airport X-ray machines.
Operating Temperature
The DUO Plus easily has the widest operating temperature range as it can withstand colder and hotter temperatures than the other two.
You can find the operating temperatures for all three drives below:
- BAR Plus: 32℉ to 140℉ (or 0℃ to 60℃)
- FIT Plus: 32℉ to 140℉ (or 0℃ to 60℃)
- DUO Plus: -13°F to 185°F (or –25℃ to 85℃)
Non-Operating Temperature
When it comes to non-operating temperature ranges, the FIT Plus can withstand the coldest temperatures while the DUO Plus can withstand the hottest temperatures.
You can take a look at the non-operating temperatures for the flash drives below:
- BAR Plus: -14°F to 158°F (or -10℃ to 70℃)
- FIT Plus: -50℉ to 158℉ (or -58℃ to 70℃)
- DUO Plus: -40°F to 185°F (or -40 or to 85℃)
Warranty
The Samsung BAR Plus USB 3.1 Flash Drive, Samsung FIT Plus USB 3.1 Flash Drive and Samsung DUO Plus USB Type-C Flash Drive each comes with a 5-year limited warranty.
Resources:
- https://www.samsung.com/us/computing/memory-storage/usb-flash-drives/usb-3-1-flash-drive-fit-plus-256gb-muf-256ab-am/
- https://www.samsung.com/us/computing/memory-storage/usb-flash-drives/usb-3-1-flash-drive-bar-plus-256gb-champagne-silver-muf-256be3-am/
- https://www.samsung.com/us/computing/memory-storage/usb-flash-drives/usb-3-1-flash-drive-duo-plus-256gb-muf-256db-am