Pocket-sized portability
Small, lightweight form factor for easy, on-the-go storage.
XS2000 External Solid State Drive (SSD)
XS2000 External Solid State Drive (SSD)
Kingston’s XS2000 external SSD delivers high-speed storage in a portable, pocket-sized design. With USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 technology, it offers lightning-fast transfer speeds of up to 2,000MB/s and capacities of up to 4TB to store high-res images, 8K video and more. XS2000 connects with USB Type-C® and is water resistant and durable with a removable rubber sleeve, allowing on-the-go professionals and content creators to access their data anywhere.
Kingston’s XS2000 External SSD utilizes USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 speeds to deliver next-gen performance in a compact, portable 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 up to 6ft and IP55-rating{{Footnote.N73317}} to withstand water and dust, making it the perfect companion for on-location photoshoots or adventures.
| 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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The Kingston XS2000 is a top-tier portable SSD, excelling in speed, durability, and versatility.
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Whether you're editing high-resolution videos on the go, transferring massive files, or even just wanting super-fast access to a big game library, the XS2000 keeps up with the pace.
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The perfect choice for those who want to buy a future-proof drive that has the latest USB specifications.
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If you need a fast, lightweight hard drive that can stand up to a few more knocks than most, then the XS2000 is a perfect choice.
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Overall, I’m absolutely delighted with the Kingston XS2000 2TB Portable SSD. Can’t recommend it highly enough.
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Absolutely pocketable and offering blistering peak speeds, Kingston XS2000’s attractive street price makes it a tempting choice for users who regularly move large files to and from external storage.
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The XS2000 2TB portable SSD is another well-designed product from Kingston. Everything from the package to the rubber sleeve is perfect, and the SSD itself is lightning fast.
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A small pocket-sized drive that packs a punch, Kingston’s XS2000 is a very quick drive, especially when it comes to read performance.
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The Kingston XS2000 is the fastest portable SSD drives we’ve tested. It works as a great portable storage solution for creative professionals to quickly transfer and store large files, photos, videos and documents.
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Overall, there is plenty to like in the Kingston XS2000, especially for those lucky enough to have Gen 2x2 USB ports.
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As with most devices that can be effectively benchmarked it’s clear that the XS2000 1TB portable SSD by Kingston is the fastest model to arrive in the lab, to date that is.
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Extremely fast—fastest portable SSD we ever tested. Very compact. Extremely competitive pricing.
Key Features
USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 performance
Industry-leading read/write speeds of up to 2,000MB/s{{Footnote.N59013}}.
High-speed capacities
Up to 4TB{{Footnote.N47164}} of space for a full library of your favourite photos, videos and the latest gaming titles.
Built for durability
Tested to be water resistant, dust resistant and shockproof up to 1.8 metres{{Footnote.N73317}} with an included rubber sleeve.
Compatible with the latest iOS and Android devices{{Footnote.N70997}}
Free up storage on your smartphone with included USB-C to USB-C cable. Learn more
Works with PS5™
Expand the storage of your PlayStation and take your game collection on the go. Learn more
Accessories
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Part Number: SNA-XSR1-3P
- Part Number: SNA-XSR1-3P
- 3-pack multi-coloured rubber sleeves
- Package includes: black, light blue, orange
- Fits XS1000, XS1000R and XS2000
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