Name: Kingston XS1000R 2TB
Brand: Kingston
SKU: B0D9HL9WKZ
Price: 270.69 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.6 (9217 reviews)

Expert Review Analysis

The Kingston XS1000R 2TB is a pocket‑sized external SSD featuring a metal‑plus‑plastic case, USB 3.2 Gen 2 interface and up to 1,050 MB/s read speeds. It offers broad OS compatibility and weighs under 30 g, making it ideal for portable high‑speed storage.

✓ Best for: Travelers, photographers, videographers and mobile professionals who need a 2 TB backup solution that fits in a pocket and delivers fast transfers when connected to modern USB‑C devices.✗ Not ideal for: Users who require rugged, drop‑proof protection, those limited to USB 2.0/3.0 ports, or anyone needing speeds beyond 1,000 MB/s such as high‑end video editing workflows.

Pros

✓Pocket-sized design weighing only 28.7 g, allowing it to fit comfortably in a pocket or palm.
✓High sequential read speeds up to 1,050 MB/s and write speeds up to 1,000 MB/s when paired with a USB 3.2 Gen 2 host.
✓Broad operating system compatibility including Windows, macOS, Linux, Chrome OS, Android, and iOS/iPadOS.

Price History

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$270.69

Average

$156.66

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$101.99

Highest

$315.72

Price trend (90d):-14.3%

Best Seller Rank History

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Specifications

Accessories

Included Accessories12" USB Type‑C to USB‑A cable; USB‑A to USB‑C adapter

Connectivity

InterfaceUSB 3.2 Gen 2 (USB‑C)

Design

Height13.5 mm mm

Width32.6 mm mm

Length69.5 mm mm

Weight28.7 g g

Casing MaterialMetal + plastic

General

BrandKingston

ManufacturerKingston Digital, Inc.

ModelSXS1000R/2000G

ColorRed

Release Date2024-07-29

Performance

Read SpeedUp to 1,050 MB/s MB/s

Write SpeedUp to 1,000 MB/s MB/s

Storage

Capacity2 TB TB

NAND Type3D

Environmental

Operating Temperature0°C to 40°C

Storage Temperature-20°C to 85°C

Memory

NAND Type3D NAND

Build

Casing MaterialMetal + plastic

Appearance

ColorRed (black available)

Dimensions & Weight

Height0.53 inches

Width1.28 inches

Depth2.74 inches

Weight0.09 pounds

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Kingston XS1000R 2TB

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