Pocket-sized Portability
Small, lightweight form factor for easy, on-the-go storage.
Portable pro-formance at your fingertips
XS2000 External Solid State Drive (SSD) USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 2x2 Portable Drive
Kingston’s XS2000 Portable SSD utilizes USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 speeds to deliver next-gen performance in a compact, external drive. With lightning-fast transfer speeds up to 2,000MB/s{{Footnote.N59013}} , XS2000 delivers enhanced productivity with little interruption. XS2000 offers high-speed storage options to offload and edit high-res images, 8K videos, and large documents in a flash. With up to 4TB{{Footnote.N47164}} of portable capacity, you can store your favorite games and media without compromise. The drive is future-proofed to keep up with storage demands and compatible with most devices out of the box. It functions just like a hard drive but stores data using NAND flash technology. It connects with USB Type-C®{{Footnote.N59135}} allowing content creators and gamers to access their data anywhere. Whether you go between work, play and passion projects, the XS2000 includes a removable ruggedized sleeve for drop protection and IP55-rating{{Footnote.N63996}} to withstand water and dust, making it the perfect companion for on-location photoshoots or adventures.
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Speeds up to 2,000MB/s{{Footnote.N59013}} with USB 3.2 Gen 2x2
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Capacities up to 4TB{{Footnote.N47164}}
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Compact, pocket-sized form factor
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IP55 rating{{Footnote.N63996}} with removable rubber sleeve
Key Features
USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Performance
Industry-leading read/write speeds up to 2,000MB/s{{Footnote.N59013}}.
High-speed Capacities
Up to 4TB{{Footnote.N47164}} of space for a full library of your favorite photos, videos and the latest gaming titles.
Built for Durability
Tested to be water resistant, dust resistant{{Footnote.N63996}} and shockproof with an included rubber sleeve.
Awards and Reviews
Specifications
| Interface | USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 |
| Speed{{Footnote.N59013}} | 2,000MB/s read, 2,000MB/s write |
| NAND | 3D |
| Capacities{{Footnote.N47164}} | 500GB, 1TB, 2TB, 4TB |
| Dimensions | 69.54 x 32.58 x 13.5mm |
| Weight | 28.9g |
| Casing Material | Metal + Plastic |
| Includes | Rubber sleeve and 12” USB-C to USB-C cable |
| Operating temperature | 0°C~40°C |
| Storage temperature | -20°C~85°C |
| Warranty/Support{{Footnote.N48982}} | Limited 5-year warranty with free technical support |
| Compatible with{{Footnote.N70997}} | Windows® 11, 10, 8.1, macOS (v.10.14.x +), Linux (v. 2.6.x +), Chrome OS™, Android™, iOS/iPadOS® (v.13+), gaming consoles |
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