Kingston XS2000
Score: 87/100
Verbatim Pocket
Score: 87/100Rankings
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 Verbatim Pocket SSD 1TB combines a pocket-sized, fire-proof design with blazing 1000 MB/s sequential speeds and a feather-light 58 g body. Sustained write performance drops after the 256 GB cache is filled, and the price may be premium. Suited for creators and travelers demanding fast, portable SSD storage.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
1,000 GB | 1,024 GBbest | |
2,000 MB/sbest | 1,000 MB/s | |
2,000 MB/sbest | 1,000 MB/s | |
| ↓ lower better | 0.029 kgbest | 0.058 kg |
5 yearsbest | 2 years | |
| ↓ lower better | 13.5 mm | 10 mmbest |
— | 256,000 MBbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Storage(1) | ||
Capacity (GB) | 1000 GB | 1024 GB |
Connectivity(2) | ||
Interface | USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 | USB 3.2 Gen 2 |
USB Version | USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 | USB 3.2 |
Warranty & Support(1) | ||
Warranty (years) | 5 years | 2 years |
Performance(2) | ||
Sequential Read Speed (MB/s) | 2000 MB/s | 1000 MB/s |
Sequential Write Speed (MB/s) | 2000 MB/s | 1000 MB/s |
Build & Design(3) | ||
Weight (kg) | 0.0289 kg | 0.058 kg |
Thickness (mm) | 13.5 mm | 10 mm |
Form Factor | portable | Portable |
Power & Battery(1) | ||
Power Source | bus-powered | Bus-powered |
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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 appreciate the Verbatim 32190 for its pocket-sized form factor, fire-proof build, and advertised 1000 MB/s speeds, which are confirmed in real-world testing. However, they caution that the 256 GB pSLC cache quickly fills during heavy writes, causing sustained write speeds to drop to roughly 479 MB/s.
