Kingston XS2000
Score: 83/100
SanDisk Creator Pro
Score: 85/100Rankings
SanDisk Creator Pro 1TB SSD provides up to 2,000 MB/s performance, IP65 resistance, and 3 m drop protection, targeting creative professionals. Its higher cost and lack of hardware encryption may deter some users. Perfect for creators needing fast, rugged storage with the added benefit of Adobe Creative Cloud software.
The Kingston XS2000 1TB SSD achieves up to 2000 MB/s read/write speeds and features IP55 protection in a compact metal-plastic case. Full performance requires a USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 host and sustained writes may throttle without DRAM. Best for creators with compatible ports who demand ultra-fast burst transfers and ruggedness.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
1,000 GBbest | 1 GB | |
2,000 MB/sbest | 2,000 MB/sbest | |
2,000 MB/sbest | 2,000 MB/sbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 28.9 gbest | 77.5 g |
5 yearsbest | 5 yearsbest | |
— | 3 mbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Build & Design(2) | ||
Weight (g) | 28.9 g | 77.5 g |
Dimensions (L×W×H) (mm) | 69.54×32.58×13.5 mm mm | 110.8×57.83×10.31 mm mm |
Accessories(1) | ||
Included Accessories | USB Type‑C cable; rubber sleeve | Adobe Creative Cloud (1 month) |
Storage(1) | ||
Capacity (GB) | 1000 GB | 1 GB |
Performance(1) | ||
Controller | Silicon Motion SM2320 | NVMe |
Features(1) | ||
IP Rating | IP55 | IP65 |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
Professional reviewers commend the XS2000 for delivering industry-leading 2,000 MB/s burst performance in an ultra-compact, IP55-rated package, making it a strong choice for creators handling 8K video and large RAW files. However, they note the DRAM-less architecture leads to write throttling once the SLC cache is exhausted, and full speeds are only reachable on rare USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 ports.
Retailer descriptions and limited consumer feedback echo the professional praise, emphasizing the SSD's rapid transfers and pocket-sized ruggedness for on-the-go use. No significant recurring complaints appear in the available user-focused sources.
