Kingston XS2000

4000 GB
Price in EUR including VAT, free shipping
EUR69,13/1TB
161Ratings
BrandMore from Kingston
Test reportsVery good based on 8 tests
Delivered between 2.1.2025 and 4.1.2025
4 items ordered

Memory Size

Product details

Kingston's XS2000 Portable SSD leverages the speeds of USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 to deliver next-generation performance in a compact, external drive. With lightning-fast transfer speeds of up to 2,000MB/s, the XS2000
delivers increased productivity with little disruption. The XS2000 offers high-speed storage options of up to 2TB for lightning-fast offloading and editing of high-resolution images, 8K videos and large documents. The drive is future-proofed to keep up with storage demands and is instantly compatible with most devices. It connects via USB-C, so content creators can access their data anywhere via a PC or mobile device. Whether you're switching between work, play and hobby projects, the XS2000 features a removable, rugged case and is water and dust resistant thanks to IP55 certification4, making it the perfect companion for photo shoots or outdoor adventures.

Key specifications

Interface
USB-C
Read transfer speed
2000 MB/s
Write transfer speed
2000 MB/s
Item number
21082010

General information

Manufacturer
Kingston
Category
External SSD
Manufacturer no.
SXS2000/4000G
Release date
30.8.2022
External links
Manufacturer's site (de)

Colour

Colour group
Silver
Exact colour description
Silver

Data storage properties

Storage capacity
4000 GB
Data storage interface
USB-C
Read transfer speed
2000 MB/s
Write transfer speed
2000 MB/s

Origin

Country of origin
China, 
Taiwan

Scope of delivery

Scope of delivery
Protective case, 
USB-C to USB-C cable

Product dimensions

Length
6.95 cm
Width
3.26 cm
Height
1.35 cm
Weight
28.90 g

Package dimensions

Length
15.80 cm
Width
11.60 cm
Height
4.10 cm
Weight
122 g

14-day cancellation right
30-day right of returnReturn policy
24 Months Statutory warrantyGuarantee provisions

Reviews & Ratings

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
  • 10.SanDisk
  • 11.Transcend
  • 12.Kingston
  • 13.SanDisk Professional
  • 13.Verbatim

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
  • 2.Adata
  • 2.Crucial
  • 2.Kingston
  • 2.LaCie
  • 6.SanDisk

Return rate

How often is a product of this brand in the «External SSD» category returned?

Source: Galaxus
  • 6.SanDisk
  • 6.Verbatim
  • 9.Kingston
  • 10.WD
  • 11.Crucial
Source: Galaxus

Translation: machine translated
Overall ratingVery good89/100
Very good80/100
PC Welt Online Logo
PC Welt OnlineSingle testReleaseAugust 2024
  • PositiveSmall form factor
  • PositiveGood value
  • PositiveGood performance for everyday applications
  • NegativeSlows down drastically when writing large files

For the average user, the low price of this 10 Gbit/s SSD, which is suitable for everyday use, is the most important selling point. However, the slow write processes for large files prevent it from being used for video editing.

This test report belongs to a different type: XS2000 (2000 GB)
Very good90/100
PC Welt Online Logo
PC Welt OnlineSingle testReleaseAugust 2024
  • PositiveGood 20 GBit/s performance
  • PositiveCompact housing with IP55 certification
  • PositiveWith removable rubber protective cover
  • Positive5 years manufacturer's warranty
  • NegativeRelatively warm under load
  • NegativeSlower than most of the competition