Kingston XS1000 External Solid State Drive (SSD)

Kingston's XS1000 external SSD offers a convenient file backup solution with a sleek, compact form factor designed to fit seamlessly into your lifestyle. This portable powerhouse boasts speeds of up to 1,050MB/s¹ and high capacities of up to 2TB², providing ample speed and space for your valuable data. It is compatible with both USB Type-C®³ and USB Type-A devices, including the necessary cable and adapter, for versatile connectivity. The XS1000 is a reliable companion for hassle-free file backup, ensuring your important documents, cherished memories, and media files are always readily accessible. Experience streamlined storage efficiency with the XS1000 external SSD, available in black or red.

• Compact, pocket-sized form factor
• Speeds up to 1,050MB/s¹ with USB 3.2 Gen 2
• Increased storage up to 2TB²

Key Features

• Ultimate Portability: Compact and weighing just under 29g, this sleek SSD is available in black or red and fits comfortably in your palm, allowing effortless file transport.
• Reliable File Backup: Transfer and store documents, large photos, and videos without interruption.
• Increased Storage: Expand your digital library with capacities up to 2TB² to preserve cherished moments.
• USB 3.2 Gen 2 Support: Achieve read/write speeds up to 1,050MB/s¹ with backwards compatibility to USB 3.2 Gen 1 for seamless connectivity with legacy devices.
• Award-winning design: Kingston's XS1000 was awarded the Red Dot Design Award in 2024. ?

Specifications

Part Numbers

• XS1000
• SXS1000/1000G
• SXS1000/2000G

Product Image

The Kingston XS1000 is shown in both black and red variants. The black model features the Kingston logo and 'XS1000' branding. The red model also displays the Kingston logo and 'XS1000' branding, along with the Red Dot winner 2024 badge.

Footnotes:

1. Based on internal testing. Speed may vary due to host hardware, software and usage. USB 3.2 Gen 2 host device required for optimal speeds.
2. 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.
3. USB Type-C® and USB-C® are registered trademarks of USB Implementers Forum. USB Type-C to Type-C cable not included.
4. As of August 2024, all XS1000 (black) SSDs will include a Type-A to Type-C adapter in addition to the included cable. The XS1000R will include both items.
5. Limited warranty based on 5 years or "SSD Life Remaining" which can be found using the Kingston SSD Manager (Kingston.com/SSDManager). A new, unused product will show a wear indicator value of one hundred (100), whereas a product that has reached its endurance limit of program erase cycles will show a wear indicator value of one (1). See Kingston.com/wa for details.
6. Compatibility with Windows, macOS, Linux, Chrome OS, iOS/iPadOS and Android devices may vary and is largely dependent on the host software/hardware (please see your host manufacturer's support site for capabilities). For Android/iOS/iPadOS devices, an additional OTG cable (not supplied by Kingston) may be required.