Very good88/100
- High read and write speed
- Very large capacity
- Very light and compact
- Robust and non-slip housing
- No encryption option
- No USB type A cable included in the scope of delivery
Kingston XS2000
500 GBPrice in EUR including VAT
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Product details
The Kingston XS2000 Portable SSD utilizes 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 2,000 MB/s, the XS2000 enhances productivity with minimal interruptions. It offers high-speed storage options of up to 2 TB for the rapid offloading and editing of high-resolution images, 8K videos, and large documents. The drive is future-proof to keep up with storage demands and is instantly compatible with most devices. Connection is made via USB-C, allowing content creators to access their data from a PC or mobile device anywhere. Whether switching between work, gaming, and hobby projects, the XS2000 features a removable, rugged case and is water and dust resistant thanks to its IP55 certification, making it the perfect companion for photo shoots or outdoor adventures.
Interface | USB-C |
Read transfer speed | 2000 MB/s |
Write transfer speed | 2000 MB/s |
Item number | 16579371 |
Manufacturer | Kingston |
Category | External SSD |
Manufacturer no. | SXS2000/500G |
Release date | 6/9/2021 |
Colour | Silver |
Exact colour description | Black, Silver |
Storage capacity | 500 GB |
Interface | USB-C |
Read transfer speed | 2000 MB/s |
Write transfer speed | 2000 MB/s |
Country of origin | China |
CO₂-Emission | |
Climate contribution |
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 |
Length | 15.50 cm |
Width | 11.70 cm |
Height | 4.60 cm |
Weight | 118 g |
Product Safety |
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14-day cancellation right
30-day right of returnReturn policy
30-day right of returnReturn policy
24 Months Statutory warrantyGuarantee provisions
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Statutory warranty score
How often does a product of this brand in the «External SSD» category have a defect within the first 24 months?
Source: Galaxus- 12.Adata1,3 %
- 13.Transcend1,4 %
- 14.Kingston1,5 %
- 15.Verbatim1,6 %
- 16.Silicon Power1,7 %
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- 4.Crucial2 days
- 4.LaCie2 days
- 6.Kingston3 days
- 7.Samsung5 days
- 7.SanDisk5 days
Return rate
How often is a product of this brand in the «External SSD» category returned?
Source: Galaxus- 7.SanDisk0,9 %
- 8.Crucial1 %
- 9.Kingston1,1 %
- 9.Verbatim1,1 %
- 11.Seagate1,2 %
Source: Galaxus
Translation: machine translated
Overall ratingVery good88/100
CHIP OnlineSingle testReleaseJanuary 2025
Very good92/100
- Outstanding read and write speeds
- Very light and compact
- Robust and non-slip housing
- No encryption option
- No USB type A cable included in the scope of delivery
In our test, the Kingston XS2000 with 2TB storage capacity proves to be a very fast external SSD. It transfers data at a very high speed via the USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 standard. We measured read and write transfer rates of an excellent 1,976 MB/s and 1,744 MB/s respectively in the test...
Very good90/100
- Good 20 GBit/s performance
- Compact housing with IP55 certification
- With removable rubber protective cover
- 5 years manufacturer's warranty
- Relatively warm under load
- Slower than most of the competition
Very good80/100
- Small form factor
- Good value
- Good performance for everyday applications
- Slows down drastically when writing large files
For the average user, the low price of this 10 Gbit/s SSD, which is suitable for everyday use, is the most important selling point. However, the slow write processes for large files prevent it from being used for video editing.
This test report belongs to a different type: XS2000 (2000 GB)
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