Kingston Digital Ships Record-Breaking DataTraveler Max USB 3.2 Gen 2 Flash Drive

  • Advanced USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C® USB 
  • High Speed, High Capacity 

Sunbury-on-Thames, UK – 31st  August 2021 – Kingston Digital Europe Co LLP, a flash memory affiliate of Kingston Technology Company, Inc., a world leader in memory products and technology solutions, today announced it is shipping DataTraveler® Max, a high performance Type-C®1 USB leveraging the latest USB 3.2 Gen 2 standard. DataTraveler Max (DT Max) delivers record-breaking speeds up to 1,000MB/s read and 900MB/s writeto make it one of the fastest USB drives on the market and the first of its kind. 

DT Max is designed with portability and convenience in mind. The unique ridged casing protects the connector when it is not in use and is easily moved in a single motion. Seamlessly transfer and store large digital files such as HD photos, 4K/8K videos, music and more with top speeds and high capacities up to 1TB3. The addition of a keyring loop and LED status indicator makes the drive ideal for users who need storage on-the-go.  

“DT Max offers industry-leading speeds and uncompromised storage space to enable consumers to create and keep up with today’s content demands,” said Oscar Escayola Kaloudis, Flash Business Manager, Kingston EMEA. “We deliver unparalleled performance that our customers have come to know and expect, and with this launch we are proud to set a new bar for USB-C flash drives.” 

DataTraveler Max is available in capacities 256GB to 1TB and is backed by a five-year warranty with free technical support. For more information visit kingston.com. 

DataTraveler Max USB 3.2 Gen 2 Flash Drive Features and Specifications: 

  • Latest USB 3.2 Gen 2 Standard: Move your files in a flash with incredible speeds up to 1,000MB/s Read, 900MB/s Write 
  • Uncompromised Storage: Available in a range of high capacities from 256GB-1TB to carry your digital library on-the-go 
  • USB-C®1 Connectivity: Supports next-gen laptops and desktops for seamless file transfers 
  • Unique Design: Convenient one-handed sliding cap, LED status indicator, and functional keyring loop 
  • Capacities3: 256GB, 512GB, 1TB 
  • Speed2: USB 3.2 Gen 2 - Up to 1,000MB/s read, 900MB/s write 
  • Dimensions: 82.17 mm x 22.00 mm x 9.02 mm 
  • Weight: 12g 
  • Operating temperature: 0°C~60°C 
  • Storage temperature: -20°C~85°C 
  • Warranty/support: 5-year warranty with free technical support 
  • Compatible with: Windows® 10, 8.1, Mac OS (v. 10.14.x +), Linux (v. 2.6.x +), Chrome OS™ 

DataTraveler Max USB 3.2 Gen 2 Flash Drive 

Part Number 

Capacity 

DTMAX/256GB 

256GB 

DTMAX/512GB 

512GB 

DTMAX/1TB 

1TB 


1 USB Type-C® and USB-C® are registered trademarks of USB Implementers Forum. 

2 Speed may vary due to host hardware, software and usage. 

3 Some of the listed capacity on a Flash storage device is used for formatting and other functions and thus is not available for data storage. As such, the actual available capacity for data storage is less than what is listed on the products. For more information, go to Kingston's Flash Memory Guide. 

 

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About Kingston Technology Europe Co LLP

Kingston Technology Europe Co LLP and Kingston Technology Company, Inc., are part of the same corporate group (“Kingston”). Kingston is the world’s largest independent manufacturer of memory products. From big data, to laptops and PCs, to IoT-based devices like smart and wearable technology, to design-in and contract manufacturing, Kingston helps deliver the solutions used to live, work and play. The world’s largest PC makers and cloud-hosting companies depend on Kingston for their manufacturing needs, and our passion fuels the technology the world uses every day. We strive beyond our products to see the bigger picture, to meet the needs of our customers and offer solutions that make a difference. To learn more about how Kingston Is With You, visit Kingston.com.

Editor’s Note: For additional information, evaluation units or executive interviews information please contact Debbie Fowler, Kingston Technology Europe Co LLP, Kingston Court, Brooklands Close, Sunbury-on-Thames, TW16 7EP. Press images can be found in Kingston’s press room.

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