Uploaded June 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
I first reviewed the Oyen U34 Bolt 18 months ago, and since then it's been my main edit drive for 6K multicam Final Cut Pro projects. In this long-term update I cover how it's held up, the real-world speed test results, how it compares to the newer U35 Bolt Plus, and whether it's still worth buying in 2026.
U35 Bolt Plus: geni.us/Zaalmr
Oyen U34 Bolt : geni.us/Wq6oax
https://adamtalks.tech/ssdguide
Best Docking Stations: youtube.com/watch?v=vdJGN-OjXlg
Favorite Cables: geni.us/nGCkBKA
My Gear & Other Recommendations
My Desk Setup: youtube.com/watch?v=RZ4v-Uu0Kt8&t=1s
My Full Video Making Kit: https://adamtalks.tech/gear
As an Amazon Associate and a B&H affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases. This video contains affiliate links. If you click a link and make a purchase from either Amazon or B&H, I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you.
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00:00 18 Months with the Oyen U34 Bolt
00:19 Why I'm Still Recommending This Drive
00:34 Specs: USB4, 40Gbps, What to Expect
01:10 What's in the Box
01:19 Design and Passive Cooling
01:30 Pre-Formatted for Mac, Warranty Details
01:41 How I've Been Using It
02:00 8TB as My Main Edit Drive
02:13 6K Multicam Editing in Final Cut Pro
02:26 Long-Term Reliability: No Issues
02:48 Speed Tests: Blackmagic and AJA
03:09 Sustained Speed Over Large Transfers
03:34 Real-World File Transfer Times
03:48 vs SanDisk Pro G40 and Other USB4 Drives
04:07 Full SSD Comparison at adamtalks.tech/ssd
04:19 Oyen U35 Bolt Plus: TB5 Upgrade Option
04:57 U34 vs U35: Which One Should You Buy?
05:27 Pricing and Capacity Options
05:49 Why This Beats the Samsung and SanDisk Options
06:20 iPad and iPhone Compatibility
06:49 Sustained Performance Advantage Explained
07:03 Cons: No IP Rating, No TB5
07:20 Final Verdict: 18 Months Later
I first reviewed the Oyen U34 Bolt 18 months ago, and since then it's been my main edit drive for 6K multicam Final Cut Pro projects. In this long-term update I cover how it's held up, the real-world speed test results, how it compares to the newer U35 Bolt Plus, and whether it's still worth buying in 2026.
U35 Bolt Plus: geni.us/Zaalmr
Oyen U34 Bolt : geni.us/Wq6oax
https://adamtalks.tech/ssdguide
Best Docking Stations: youtube.com/watch?v=vdJGN-OjXlg
Favorite Cables: geni.us/nGCkBKA
My Gear & Other Recommendations
My Desk Setup: youtube.com/watch?v=RZ4v-Uu0Kt8&t=1s
My Full Video Making Kit: https://adamtalks.tech/gear
As an Amazon Associate and a B&H affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases. This video contains affiliate links. If you click a link and make a purchase from either Amazon or B&H, I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you.
DO YOU HAVE A PRODUCT YOU'D LIKE ME TO REVIEW?
You can drop me an email at adam@adamtalks.tech
Visit my website https://adamtalks.tech
00:00 18 Months with the Oyen U34 Bolt
00:19 Why I'm Still Recommending This Drive
00:34 Specs: USB4, 40Gbps, What to Expect
01:10 What's in the Box
01:19 Design and Passive Cooling
01:30 Pre-Formatted for Mac, Warranty Details
01:41 How I've Been Using It
02:00 8TB as My Main Edit Drive
02:13 6K Multicam Editing in Final Cut Pro
02:26 Long-Term Reliability: No Issues
02:48 Speed Tests: Blackmagic and AJA
03:09 Sustained Speed Over Large Transfers
03:34 Real-World File Transfer Times
03:48 vs SanDisk Pro G40 and Other USB4 Drives
04:07 Full SSD Comparison at adamtalks.tech/ssd
04:19 Oyen U35 Bolt Plus: TB5 Upgrade Option
04:57 U34 vs U35: Which One Should You Buy?
05:27 Pricing and Capacity Options
05:49 Why This Beats the Samsung and SanDisk Options
06:20 iPad and iPhone Compatibility
06:49 Sustained Performance Advantage Explained
07:03 Cons: No IP Rating, No TB5
07:20 Final Verdict: 18 Months Later
