Kingston XS2000
Score: 87/100
Transcend External SSD 2TB
Score: 88/100Rankings
The Transcend 2TB Portable SSD delivers ultra-fast 2000 MB/s transfer speeds and rugged military-grade shock and IPX5 water resistance. Its lack of hardware encryption and the need for a USB 20 Gbps host to achieve peak performance are trade-offs. Ideal for content creators and field professionals needing high speed and durability.
The Kingston XS2000 1TB SSD delivers ultra-fast 2,000 MB/s burst performance in a tiny, IP55-rated case. Its trade-off is reliance on a USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 host for full speed and occasional write throttling without DRAM. Ideal for creators who need rapid transfers on compatible hardware.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
1,000 GB | 2,000 GBbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 0.029 kgbest | 0.18 kg |
2,000 MB/sbest | 2,000 MB/sbest | |
2,000 MB/sbest | 2,000 MB/sbest | |
5 yearsbest | 5 yearsbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Storage(1) | ||
Capacity (GB) | 1000 GB | 2000 GB |
Connectivity(1) | ||
Interface | USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 | USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 (20Gbps) |
Build & Design(2) | ||
Weight (kg) | 0.0289 kg | 0.18 kg |
Dimensions (L×W×H) (mm) | 32.5x13.5x69.6 mm | 96.5x12.5x53.6 mm |
Power(1) | ||
Power Source | Bus-powered | USB Bus |
Design(1) | ||
Form Factor | External portable SSD | SSD |
General(2) | ||
Operating Temperature (°C) | 0-40 °C | 0-60 °C |
IP Rating | IP55 | IPX5 |
Accessories(1) | ||
Included Accessories | 11.5‑inch USB Type‑C cable, rubber sleeve | USB Type-C cable, USB Type-C to Type-A cable |
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.
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.
