Kingston XS1000
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Kingston's XS1000 external SSD is a highly practical solution for data backup. Its sleek, compact design seamlessly fits into your lifestyle, allowing you to take the SSD anywhere. Don't be fooled by its size – this tiny powerhouse offers speeds of up to 1,050 MB/s and high capacities of up to 2 TB, ensuring you have ample speed and space to store your valuable data. The XS1000 is compatible with both USB-C and USB-A devices using the included cables and adapters, providing unparalleled convenience and impressive storage capacities. It is your reliable companion for hassle-free data backup, ensuring that your important documents, cherished memories, and media files are always easily accessible. Say goodbye to bulk and embrace optimized storage efficiency with the XS1000 external SSD. Available in black or red, with optional rubber covers sold separately.
Ultimate portability: Weighing just under 29 g, this sleek black SSD fits in the palm of your hand, making it easy to carry your files on the go.
Reliable file backup: Take it all with you. Transfer and store your documents, large photos, and videos without interruption.
More storage capacity: Expand your digital library with high capacities of up to 2 TB. Compatible with the latest iOS devices, Android platforms, and gaming consoles.
Supports USB 3.2 Gen 2: Achieve read/write speeds of up to 1,050 MB/s with backward compatibility to USB 3.2 Gen 1, ensuring a seamless connection with older devices.
Award-winning design: The Kingston XS1000 was awarded the Red Dot Design Award in 2024.
Interface | USB 3.2 Gen 2 |
Read transfer speed | 1050 MB/s |
Write transfer speed | 1000 MB/s |
Item number | 37220014 |
Manufacturer | Kingston |
Category | External SSD |
Manufacturer no. | SXS1000/1000G |
Release date | 31.7.2023 |
Colour | Black |
Exact colour description | Black |
Storage capacity | 1000 GB |
Interface | USB 3.2 Gen 2 |
Read transfer speed | 1050 MB/s |
Write transfer speed | 1000 MB/s |
Country of origin | China, Taiwan |
CO₂-Emission | |
Climate contribution |
Scope of delivery | USB C to A cable |
Length | 6.95 cm |
Width | 3.26 cm |
Height | 1.35 cm |
Weight | 44.80 g |
Length | 11.80 cm |
Width | 8.50 cm |
Height | 2.90 cm |
Weight | 69 g |
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30-day right of returnReturn policy
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Statutory warranty score
How often does a product of this brand in the «External SSD» category have a defect within the first 24 months?
Source: Galaxus- 12.Adata1,3 %
- 13.Transcend1,4 %
- 14.Kingston1,5 %
- 15.Verbatim1,7 %
- 16.SanDisk Professional1,9 %
Statutory warranty case duration
How many working days on average does it take to process a warranty claim from when it arrives at the service centre until it’s back with the customer?
Source: Galaxus- 6.LaCie4 days
- 7.Samsung5 days
- 7.SanDisk5 days
- 9.SanDisk Professional6 days
- 10.Kingston7 days
Return rate
How often is a product of this brand in the «External SSD» category returned?
Source: Galaxus- 7.SanDisk0,9 %
- 8.Crucial1,1 %
- 8.Kingston1,1 %
- 8.Verbatim1,1 %
- 11.Seagate1,2 %
Source: Galaxus
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Overall ratingVery good88/100
Very good90/100
- high-quality workmanship
- non-slip housing
- compact
- modern technology
- Very good (everyday) performance
- Low heat generation
They are small, robust and fast: SSD hard drives offer additional storage space for documents, photos and other data. We had 40 external SSD hard drives tested. 27 were awarded the test quality rating of Good. But it's worth taking a look at the details: We discovered significant differences in price and maximum achievable speed...
Fast SSDs have become affordable. For most users, SSDs with USB 3.2 Gen2 and 1 or 2 TB of storage space are the best choice. Here, the SK Hynix Beetle X31 Portable (1 TB, 100 euros) and the Emtec X210 (2 TB, 140 euros) were the best in the test. The Kingston XS1000 (80 euros) was the price-performance winner among the 1 TB models...
Fast SSDs have become affordable. For most users, SSDs with USB 3.2 Gen2 and 1 or 2 TB of storage space are the best choice. Here, the SK Hynix Beetle X31 Portable (1 TB, 100 euros) and the Emtec X210 (2 TB, 140 euros) were the best in the test. The Kingston XS1000 (80 euros) was the price-performance winner among the 1 TB models...
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The Kingston XS1000 external SSD takes a pragmatic middle course. It doesn't even try to be faster than USB 3.2 Gen2, but is content with a maximum of 1,000 MB/s, which it comes close to achieving in our test. In addition, there are solid, if not outstanding results in the endurance test...
Very good83/100
All in all, Kingston offers an attractive overall package at a very reasonable price with the new XS1000. Like the XS2000, the SSD is very compact and extremely light. It offers fast transfer speeds of up to 1,050 MB/s and also performs well in the benchmarks. Furthermore, at ~65 € (as of 04...