Kingston Technology 1TB XS1000 Red External USB 3.2 Gen 2 Portable Solid State Drive

Kingston XS1000 external SSD offers a compact, portable solution for fast file backup and storage. With capacities up to 2TB** and read/write speeds up to 1,050MB/s*, the drive balances small size and high performance. The SSD is compatible with USB Type-C® and USB Type-A devices using the included cable and adapter, and is available in black or red with optional rubber sleeves sold separately.

Advantages

The XS1000 provides high transfer speeds of up to 1,050MB/s* in a lightweight, pocketable design, making it convenient to carry and use across multiple devices. It supports large storage capacities up to 2TB**, enabling reliable backup of documents, photos, videos and other media. Backward compatibility with USB 3.2 Gen 1 and the included cable and adapter ensure connection flexibility with both modern and older hosts.

Key specifications

• Maximum sequential read/write speed: up to 1,050MB/s*
• Capacities: up to 2TB**
• Interface: USB 3.2 Gen 2; backward compatible with USB 3.2 Gen 1
• Connectivity: USB Type-C® with included cable and Type-A adapter
• Available colours: black, red
• Weight: approximately 29 g
• Awards: Red Dot Design Award 2024

How to use

Connect the XS1000 to your computer, mobile device or gaming console using the supplied USB-C cable or the cable with the Type-A adapter as required. The drive is plug-and-play on most systems; copy or move files to the SSD using your operating system’s file manager. For best performance, use a host port that supports USB 3.2 Gen 2. Follow your device manufacturer’s instructions for safely ejecting external storage before disconnecting.

Recommendations

Use the drive with a USB 3.2 Gen 2 port to achieve the stated speeds and store a backup copy of important files. Optional rubber sleeves are sold separately for added protection and grip.