Kingston XS2000
Score: 82/100
WD My Passport 2TB
Score: 74/100Rankings
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 WD My Passport 2TB offers solid storage capacity, strong hardware encryption, and a lightweight, bus-powered design, making it a reliable portable backup for Windows users.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
1,000 GB | 2,000 GBbest | |
2,000 MB/sbest | 110 MB/s | |
1,800 MB/sbest | 110 MB/s | |
60 monthsbest | 36 months | |
| ↓ lower better | 0.054 kgbest | 0.14 kg |
| ↓ lower better | 32.5 mmbest | 74.93 mm |
| ↓ lower better | 13.5 mm | 13.46 mmbest |
| ↓ lower better | 69.6 mmbest | 107.19 mm |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Connectivity(1) | ||
Interface | USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 | USB 3.2 Gen 1 |
Performance(2) | ||
Sequential Read Speed (MB/s) | 2000 MB/s | 110 MB/s |
Sequential Write Speed (MB/s) | 1800 MB/s | 110 MB/s |
Warranty & Support(1) | ||
Warranty Period (months) | 60 months | 36 months |
Compatibility(1) | ||
Operating System Compatibility | Windows; macOS; Linux; Android | Windows, Mac (reformat) |
Build & Design(4) | ||
Weight (kg) | 0.054 kg | 0.14 kg |
Width (mm) | 32.5 mm | 74.93 mm |
Height (mm) | 13.5 mm | 13.46 mm |
Depth (mm) | 69.6 mm | 107.19 mm |
Storage(2) | ||
Storage Capacity (GB) | 1000 GB | 2000 GB |
Drive Type | SSD | HDD |
Accessories(1) | ||
Included Cable Type | USB-C to USB-C | Micro-USB to USB-A |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
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 its reliability, security features, and value, while noting the misleading USB-C marketing due to the Micro-USB port.
Users rate it highly for dependable performance and ease of use on Windows, but complain about the USB type mismatch and the need to reformat for Mac.
“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”
