Patriot Xporter Rage XT Quad Channel 25MB/s USB Flash Drive Unboxing & First Look Linus Tech Tips

The video presents an early look at Patriot’s Patriot Xporter Rage XT quad channel USB flash drive, showcasing a first unboxing and quick performance test. The host notes that USB flash drives hadn’t seen significant innovation recently, then introduces the quad channel model rated up to 25 MB/s writes, positioning it as faster than most comparable drives of its era. Opening the packaging becomes a small comedy of errors, with the unboxing process including a knife and some struggle to reveal the device, followed by a demonstration of the drive’s physical design, including a loop for a keychain and a USB interface. The host plugs the drive into a PC and observes detection almost immediately, then attempts to transfer data to the drive, reporting speeds ranging roughly from the high teens to low twenties MB/s with a variety of file sizes. He tests both a small files scenario and a larger 2.7 GB file transfer, noting real-world results may vary based on formatting and system factors, and acknowledges that Windows speed readings may differ from other benchmarking methods. The segment closes with a caveat about measurement limitations, suggesting the measured performance could differ from theoretical maximums, while promising that the unboxing and quick test provide a practical snapshot of what users could expect in typical use. Overall, the video combines a hands-on look at packaging and first impressions with a candid, impression-based speed test, ending with a reminder that practical results depend on real-world conditions rather than idealized benchmarks.

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