Eine echte Überraschung: Die getesteten USB-Sticks legen beim Tempo deutlich zu. Besonders schnell ist der Testsieger bei den 1-Terabyte-Modellen, der Xlyne Ultra Fast Flash Drive (105 Euro), der bis zu 2 Gigabyte pro Sekunde schafft. Da kommen die anderen Sticks nicht mit, auch nicht der Testsieger bei den 2-Terabyte-Modellen...
Kingston DataTraveler Max
256 GB, USB-A9 pieces in stock
Product details
The Kingston DataTraveler Max series USB sticks achieve record-breaking read and write speeds thanks to the latest USB 3.2 Gen 2 standard. The unique, ribbed casing is designed for portability, protecting the connector when not in use and allowing for easy movement with a single motion. Available with USB Type-C and Type-A connectors, the stick is suitable for both next-generation laptops and desktops as well as traditional devices. The DT Max series delivers top-notch performance and offers large capacities of up to 1 TB, making it ideal for transferring and storing large digital files such as HD photos, 4K/8K videos, music, and more.
Exact USB ports | USB-A 1.0 (1x) |
Write transfer speed | 900 MB/s |
Read transfer speed | 1000 MB/s |
USB stick housing | Sliding mechanism |
Item number | 21561979 |
Manufacturer | Kingston |
Category | USB memory sticks |
Manufacturer no. | DTMAXA/256GB |
Release date | 27/4/2023 |
External links |
Colour | Red |
Exact colour description | Red |
Storage capacity | 256 GB |
USB ports | USB-A |
Exact USB ports | USB-A 1.0 (1x) |
Write transfer speed | 900 MB/s |
Read transfer speed | 1000 MB/s |
USB stick housing | Sliding mechanism |
Country of origin | China |
CO₂-Emission | |
Climate contribution |
Length | 91.17 mm |
Width | 22 mm |
Height | 9.02 mm |
Weight | 14 g |
Length | 16.90 cm |
Width | 8.80 cm |
Height | 1.70 cm |
Weight | 44 g |
Product Safety |
30-day right of return
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Statutory warranty score
How often does a product of this brand in the «USB memory sticks» category have a defect within the first 24 months?
Source: Galaxus- 13.Emtec0,3 %
- 13.Hama0,3 %
- 13.Kingston0,3 %
- 13.Transcend0,3 %
- 13.V70,3 %
Statutory warranty case duration
How many working days on average does it take to process a warranty claim from when it arrives at the service centre until it’s back with the customer?
Source: Galaxus- 1.Hama0 days
- 1.Intenso0 days
- 1.Kingston0 days
- 1.MediaRange0 days
- 1.Patriot0 days
Return rate
How often is a product of this brand in the «USB memory sticks» category returned?
Source: Galaxus- 13.Hama0,6 %
- 13.Transcend0,6 %
- 17.Kingston0,7 %
- 17.PNY0,7 %
- 17.Sandisk0,7 %

- Good 10 Gbit/s performance for light tasks
- Affordable
- Clever, hinged USB-A design
- Slows down drastically during very long write operations
- Cheap plastic feel
If the price is right, the Kingston Datatraveler Max easily fulfils the requirements of most users. I can therefore recommend the USB stick without reservation for relatively light tasks. I also like the way the cover snaps into place. However, if you are looking for a stick that is fast for really large files, you should look for a different model.
- Very good price-performance ratio
- Very high data rate
- Not suitable for iPads with protective cover
- Plastic housing
The largest USB-C stick in terms of storage size and housing size is the Datatraveler Max from Kingston. Compatible with the USB 3.2 Gen 2 standard, the Datatraveler Max is more akin to an SSD drive than a USB stick. Kingston promises an unprecedented speed of 1,000 MB/s read and 900 MB/s write for a USB stick...
- Very good performance (writing and reading)
- low weight
- handy slider
- fair price
- Aluminium housing would be better
- High heat generation under load