Kingston XS2000
Score: 87/100
Teamgroup T-Force M200
Score: 85/100Rankings
The Kingston XS2000 is a 1 TB portable SSD delivering up to 2,000 MB/s sequential read and write speeds, making it one of the fastest external drives available. Its ultra-compact, IP55-rated design comes at the cost of requiring a USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 host and lacking built-in encryption. Ideal for creators who need burst performance on the go.
The TEAMGROUP T-Force M200 is a 2 TB portable SSD achieving up to 2000 MB/s via USB 3.2 Gen2x2 and featuring 2 m drop resistance. It lacks DRAM cache and requires compatible ports for full speed. Perfect for gamers and creators with high-performance needs.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
1,000 GB | 2,048 GBbest | |
2,000 MB/sbest | 2,000 MB/sbest | |
2,000 MB/sbest | 2,000 MB/sbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 0.029 kgbest | 0.083 kg |
5 yearsbest | 5 yearsbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 13.5 mm | 11 mmbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Storage(1) | ||
Capacity (GB) | 1000 GB | 2048 GB |
Connectivity(2) | ||
Interface | USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 | USB 3.2 Gen2x2 |
USB Version | USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 | USB 3.2 Gen2x2 |
Build & Design(3) | ||
Weight (kg) | 0.0289 kg | 0.083 kg |
Thickness (mm) | 13.5 mm | 11 mm |
Form Factor | portable | SSD |
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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.
Professional reviewers, such as Guru3D, commend the M200 for its striking metal-encased, graphene-cooled design, ultra-light weight, and rugged drop resistance, while noting that its advertised 2000 MB/s speeds place it among the top tier of USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 portable SSDs. The lack of DRAM and reliance on the newest USB interface are seen as trade-offs that may affect performance on older hardware.
No consumer reviews or ratings were found in the available sources, so everyday user sentiment cannot be assessed at this time.
