Kingston Technology just unveiled their XS1000 External SSD, which joins the XS2000 in Kingston’s external SSD product portfolio.
The XS1000 External SSD was initially announced at Computex 2023, alongside their Non-Binary DDR5 Memory.
Kingston’s XS1000 External SSD is a compact, sleek, and portable file backup solution that fits in the palm of your hands.
Though it only weighs a measly 29 grams and comes in at half the size of a standard SSD, it offers read speeds of up to 1,050/s and capacities of up to 2TB , which offers enough storage to store all your photos, videos, or files.
This is the ultimate selection for those looking to strike a balance between convenience and performance.
XS1000 External SSD Features and Specifications:
- Ultimate portability: Compact and weighing just under 29g, this sleek, all-black SSD fits in your palm, allowing you to take your files on the go effortlessly.
- Reliable file backup: Take it all with you. Transfer and store your documents, large photos and videos without interruption.
- Increased storage: Expand your digital library with high capacities up to 2TB2 to preserve life’s cherished moments.
- USB 3.2 Gen 2 support: Achieve read speeds up to 1,050MB/s1 with backwards compatibility to USB 3.2 Gen 1 ensuring seamless connectivity with legacy devices.
- Interface: USB 3.2 Gen 2
- Speed1: Up to 1,050MB/s read, 1,000MB/s write
- NAND: 3D
- Capacities2: 1TB, 2TB
- Dimensions: 54 x 32.58 x 13.5mm
- Weight: 7g
- Casing Material: Metal + Plastic
- Operating temperature: 0°C~40°C
- Storage temperature: -20°C~85°C
- Warranty/Support4: Limited 5-year warranty with free technical support
- Compatible with5: Windows® 11, 10, macOS® (v.10.15.x +), Linux (v. 4.4.x +), Chrome OS™, Android™, iOS/iPadOS® (v.13+)
Compatibility Table | |
USB 3.2 Gen 2 | |
Windows® 11 | ✓ |
Windows® 10 | ✓ |
macOS (v. 10.15.x +) | ✓ |
Linux (v. 4.4.x +) | ✓ |
Chrome OS™ | ✓ |
Android™ | ✓ |
iOS/iPadOS® (v.13+) | ✓ |
XS1000 External SSD | |
Part Number | Capacity |
SXS1000/1000G | 1TB |
SXS1000/2000G | 2TB |