Kingston
Kingston XS1000 1TB Portable External SSD USB Gen2 Drive
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Discover the Kingston XS1000 1TB External SSD — a compact, high-performance solution for fast on-the-go storage. Built with NVMe internals and a USB 3.2 Gen 2 interface, this drive is designed to handle large files, projects, and backups with ease. Its durable metal enclosure keeps the drive protected during daily use, travel, or fieldwork, while delivering reliable, plug-and-play performance across supported systems.
Key specifications
- Capacity: 1TB
- Interface: USB 3.2 Gen 2 (USB-C) with NVMe internal drive
- Performance: up to 1050 MB/s read, up to 1000 MB/s write
- Power: Bus-powered (no external power required)
- Compatibility: Windows, macOS, Linux; USB-powered, plug-and-play
- Warranty: 5-year limited warranty
- Form factor: Portable aluminum enclosure for durability and heat management
Ideal for creative professionals, students, and anyone who needs fast, reliable portable storage. The XS1000 supports seamless workflow on laptops and desktops alike, making tasks like video editing, large photo transfers, and backups straightforward and efficient.
| Wi-Fi | N |
|---|---|
| Thunderbolt technology | N |
| USB version | 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) |
| USB connector | USB Type-C |
| SSD capacity | 1000 |
| Height | 13.5 |
| Storage temperature (T-T) | -20 - 85 |
| Operating temperature (T-T) | 0 - 40 |
| Linux operating systems supported | Y |
| Housing material | Metal,Plastic |
| Interface | USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) |
| Write speed | 1000 |
| Read speed | 1050 |
| Cables included | USB Type-C to USB Type-A |
| Mac operating systems supported | Mac OS X 10.15 Catalina,Mac OS X 10.15.3 Catalina,Mac OS X 11.0 Big Sur,Mac OS X 12.0 Monterey,Mac OS X 13.0 Ventura |
| Product colour | Black |
| Master (outer) case width | 129.7 |
| Master (outer) case length | 222.3 |
| Master (outer) case height | 184.2 |
| Master (outer) case gross weight | 1121.03 |
| Package width | 82.6 |
| Package depth | 24.1 |
| Package height | 123.2 |
| Country of origin | China,Taiwan |
| Width | 32.58 |
| Depth | 69.54 |
| Weight | 44.8 |
| Package weight | 63.3 |
| Products per master (outer) case | 15 |
Product Specification Sheet
| Product Spec Sheet | Not available for this product |
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