Kingston XS2000
Score: 82/100
Crucial X9 1TB
Score: 82/100Rankings
The Kingston XS2000 1TB Portable SSD delivers near-2,000 MB/s read speeds in a rugged, IP55-rated enclosure. It's ultra-fast and pocket-sized, but to unlock its full potential you need a USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 host, and it lacks hardware encryption.
The Crucial X9 1TB Portable SSD offers fast 1050 MB/s transfers in a tiny, rugged, bus-powered package with hardware encryption and a 3-year warranty, making it ideal for creators and gamers on the go.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
1,000 GBbest | 1,000 GBbest | |
2,000 MB/sbest | 1,050 MB/s | |
1,800 MB/sbest | 1,050 MB/s | |
60 monthsbest | 36 months | |
| ↓ lower better | 0.054 kg | 0.038 kgbest |
| ↓ lower better | 32.5 mmbest | 50 mm |
| ↓ lower better | 13.5 mm | 10 mmbest |
| ↓ lower better | 69.6 mm | 65 mmbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Connectivity(1) | ||
Interface | USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 | USB 3.2 Gen 2 (USB-C) |
Performance(2) | ||
Sequential Read Speed (MB/s) | 2000 MB/s | 1050 MB/s |
Sequential Write Speed (MB/s) | 1800 MB/s | 1050 MB/s |
Warranty & Support(1) | ||
Warranty Period (months) | 60 months | 36 months |
Compatibility(1) | ||
Operating System Compatibility | Windows; macOS; Linux; Android | Windows, macOS, Android, Linux, Xbox, PlayStation |
Build & Design(4) | ||
Weight (kg) | 0.054 kg | 0.038 kg |
Width (mm) | 32.5 mm | 50 mm |
Height (mm) | 13.5 mm | 10 mm |
Depth (mm) | 69.6 mm | 65 mm |
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Professional reviewers praise the XS2000 for its blistering read speeds, compact rugged design, and strong benchmark performance, but note the absence of hardware encryption, lack of management software, and the need for a USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 host to achieve full speed.
Everyday users echo the experts' enthusiasm for speed and portability, highlighting rapid transfers and durability, while common complaints focus on reduced performance on older ports, missing encryption, and the exposed connector.
Professional reviewers praise the X9 Pro as a sweet-spot portable SSD, highlighting its compact, rugged design, NVMe-based 10 Gbps performance, hardware encryption, and cool operation, while noting the lack of a 20 Gbps interface.
Everyday users overwhelmingly rate the X9 highly, lauding its speed, pocketable size, and durability, though some complain about occasional slow-speed units and warranty support.
“Incredibly fast-transferred a 20GB video project in under 20 seconds”
“Fits in my pocket and survived a rainstorm during a shoot”
“No drivers needed, worked instantly on my Windows and Mac”
