Kingston's XS2000 Portable SSD leverages the speeds of USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 to deliver next-generation performance in a compact, external drive. With lightning-fast transfer speeds of up to 2,000MB/s, the XS2000 delivers increased productivity with little disruption. The XS2000 offers high-speed storage options of up to 2TB for lightning-fast offloading and editing of high-resolution images, 8K videos and large documents. The drive is future-proofed to keep up with storage demands and is instantly compatible with most devices. It connects via USB-C, so content creators can access their data anywhere via a PC or mobile device. Whether you're switching between work, play and hobby projects, the XS2000 features a removable, rugged case and is water and dust resistant thanks to IP55 certification4, making it the perfect companion for photo shoots or outdoor adventures.
USB ports | USB-C |
Exact USB ports | USB-C 3.2 Gen 2x2 (1x) |
Read transfer speed | 2000 MB/s |
Write transfer speed | 2000 MB/s |
Form factor | 2.5" |
Item number | 16579370 |
Manufacturer | Kingston |
Category | External SSDs |
Manufacturer no. | SXS2000/2000G |
Release date | 6/9/2021 |
Colour | Silver |
Exact colour description | Silver |
Storage capacity | 2 TB |
USB ports | USB-C |
Exact USB ports | USB-C 3.2 Gen 2x2 (1x) |
Read transfer speed | 2000 MB/s |
Write transfer speed | 2000 MB/s |
Form factor | 2.5" |
Protection type (IP code) | IP55 |
Country of origin | China, Taiwan |
CO₂ emissions | 20,21 kg |
Climate contribution | EUR 0,51 |
Scope of delivery | Protective case, USB-C to USB-C cable |
Length | 6.95 cm |
Width | 3.26 cm |
Height | 1.35 cm |
Weight | 28.90 g |
Product Safety |
Length | 15 cm |
Width | 11 cm |
Height | 4.10 cm |
Weight | 122 g |
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