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Kingston DC600M vs Kingston XS1000

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YOUR FIRST CHOICE

Kingston DC600M

1.92 TB · 2.5-inch SATA · without self-encryption · SEDC600M/1920G

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Exact model & source notes

Kingston's DC600M is a 2.5-inch SATA 6 Gb/s enterprise SSD for mixed-use server workloads. The 1.92 TB version is rated up to 560 MB/s read and 530 MB/s write, with steady-state 4K random figures of 94,000/78,000 IOPS, hardware power loss protection, 3D TLC NAND with DRAM cache, and a 3,504 TB (1 DWPD for 5 years) endurance rating.

Specifications checked 27 Sept 2026.

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Manufacturer specifications

WHAT DIFFERS

1,920 GBCapacity2,000 GB

Form factor2.5-inchPortable

560 MB/sRated sequential read1,050 MB/s

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THE CONTENDER

Kingston XS1000

2 TB · Black · SXS1000/2000G

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Exact model & source notes

Kingston's XS1000 is a pocket-sized USB 3.2 Gen 2 portable SSD, rated up to 1,050 MB/s read and 1,000 MB/s write. The 2 TB black version weighs 28.7 g in a metal and plastic case and has a 5-year limited warranty tied to Kingston's SSD Life Remaining indicator.

Specifications checked 28 Sept 2026.

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Manufacturer specifications

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THE DIFFERENCES, MADE VISIBLE

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Differences first. Select a topic for its graphic, sources and conditions.

How to read this comparison

Manufacturer facts for the exact models shown. Not a quality rating or a test result.
“Different” means the known values differ, not that one is better.
Missing or conflicting evidence is marked and never counts as a difference. Source chips hold each fact’s sources and conditions.

SPECIFICATIONS SIDE BY SIDE8 topics

SELECTED TOPIC

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Storage capacity

Decimal storage capacity: 1 TB = 1,000 GB. Formatting and system use reduce available space.

Kingston DC600M1.92 TB

Manufacturer specification · Listed 1.92 TB capacity; Kingston notes some of it is used for formatting and other functions and is not available for data storage.

Source 1

Kingston XS10002 TB

Manufacturer specification · Listed capacity; Kingston notes some of it is used for formatting and other functions and is not available for data storage.

Source 1

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Check the connection before the capacity. M.2 NVMe modules and 2.5-inch SATA drives are not interchangeable. Check the host’s protocol, slot or bay, power connection and clearance. Rated speeds use different test systems; we do not turn them into a speed score or overall winner.

WHAT CHANGES BETWEEN THEM?

Key differences

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11 verified differences, most decision-relevant first. 7 are also drawn in Visual facts above. Missing information stays separate.

Capacity

In Visual facts

Kingston DC600M1920 GB

Kingston XS10002000 GB

Sources

Kingston DC600M

Manufacturer specification · Listed 1.92 TB capacity; Kingston notes some of it is used for formatting and other functions and is not available for data storage.

Kingston DC600M Series 2.5-inch SATA enterprise SSD data sheet (English, Kingston Technology Europe)

Kingston XS1000

Manufacturer specification · Listed capacity; Kingston notes some of it is used for formatting and other functions and is not available for data storage.

Kingston XS1000 external SSD data sheet (English, Kingston Technology Europe)

Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.

Interface and version

In Visual facts

Kingston DC600MSATA 6 Gb/s

Kingston XS1000USB 3.2 Gen 2; USB Type-C on the drive

Sources

Kingston DC600M

Backward compatible with SATA 3 Gb/s; Kingston calls these SATA Rev. 3.0 (6 Gb/s) and SATA Rev. 2.0 (3 Gb/s). · Manufacturer specification · Requires compatible SATA data and power connections; hot-plug capable.

Kingston DC600M Series 2.5-inch SATA enterprise SSD data sheet (English, Kingston Technology Europe)Kingston DC600M Series 2.5-inch SATA enterprise SSD data sheet (US)

Kingston XS1000

Manufacturer specification · Kingston lists USB 3.2 Gen 2; the included cable is USB Type-C at the drive end and USB Type-A at the host end, with a USB Type-A to USB Type-C adapter. Kingston does not state a link rate in Gbps on the data sheet.

Kingston XS1000 external SSD data sheet (English, Kingston Technology Europe)Kingston XS1000 external SSD data sheet (US, Kingston Technology Corporation)

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Form factor

In Visual facts

Kingston DC600M2.5-inch

Kingston XS1000Portable

Sources

Kingston DC600M

Manufacturer specification · Part configuration; physical and electrical compatibility both matter.

Kingston DC600M Series 2.5-inch SATA enterprise SSD data sheet (English, Kingston Technology Europe)

Kingston XS1000

Manufacturer specification · External USB portable SSD in a pocket-sized enclosure.

Kingston XS1000 external SSD data sheet (English, Kingston Technology Europe)

Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.

Rated performance and conditions

In Visual facts

Kingston DC600MUp to 560 MB/s sequential read; up to 530 MB/s sequential write; steady-state 4K random 94,000 read / 78,000 write IOPS

Kingston XS1000Up to 1,050 MB/s read; up to 1,000 MB/s write

Sources

Kingston DC600M

Manufacturer specification · Kingston data sheet figure for the 1.92 TB capacity. No test system or post-cache write figure is published; host hardware and workload affect results. Random figures are steady-state 4K results.

Kingston DC600M Series 2.5-inch SATA enterprise SSD data sheet (English, Kingston Technology Europe)Kingston DC600M Series 2.5-inch SATA enterprise SSD data sheet (US)

Kingston XS1000

Manufacturer specification · Kingston: based on internal testing; speed may vary due to host hardware, software and usage. A USB 3.2 Gen 2 host device is required for optimal speeds. No sustained-write figure is published.

Kingston XS1000 external SSD data sheet (English, Kingston Technology Europe)Kingston XS1000 external SSD data sheet (US, Kingston Technology Corporation)

Manufacturer peak claims depend on cache state, host and workload. Queue depth and test systems must match before performance can be compared; these figures do not establish a faster everyday drive.

Rated sequential read

In Visual facts

Kingston DC600M560 MB/s

Kingston XS10001050 MB/s

Sources

Kingston DC600M

Manufacturer specification · Kingston data sheet figure for the 1.92 TB capacity. No test system or post-cache write figure is published; host hardware and workload affect results.

Kingston DC600M Series 2.5-inch SATA enterprise SSD data sheet (English, Kingston Technology Europe)

Kingston XS1000

Kingston XS1000 external SSD data sheet (English, Kingston Technology Europe)

Manufacturer peak claims depend on cache state, host and workload. Queue depth and test systems must match before performance can be compared; these figures do not establish a faster everyday drive.

Rated sequential write

In Visual facts

Kingston DC600M530 MB/s

Kingston XS10001000 MB/s

Sources

Kingston DC600M

Manufacturer specification · Kingston data sheet figure for the 1.92 TB capacity. No test system or post-cache write figure is published; host hardware and workload affect results.

Kingston DC600M Series 2.5-inch SATA enterprise SSD data sheet (English, Kingston Technology Europe)

Kingston XS1000

Kingston XS1000 external SSD data sheet (English, Kingston Technology Europe)

Manufacturer peak claims depend on cache state, host and workload. Queue depth and test systems must match before performance can be compared; these figures do not establish a faster everyday drive.

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Warranty terms and endurance if applicable

In Visual facts

Kingston DC600M5-year conditional limited warranty, or SATA SMART attribute 231 (SSD Wear Indicator) reaching a normalised value of 1 in Kingston SSD Manager, whichever occurs first

Kingston XS10005-year limited warranty with free technical support, or until the SSD Life Remaining wear indicator in Kingston SSD Manager reaches its endurance limit; no TBW figure stated

Sources

Kingston DC600M

Manufacturer specification · Subject to original-purchase eligibility and full manufacturer terms. Published TBW/DWPD is a separate endurance rating from the wear-indicator warranty limit.

Kingston DC600M Series 2.5-inch SATA enterprise SSD data sheet (English, Kingston Technology Europe)Kingston DC600M Series 2.5-inch SATA enterprise SSD data sheet (US)

Kingston XS1000

Manufacturer specification · Kingston: limited warranty based on 5 years or 'SSD Life Remaining' (a new drive shows 100; a drive at its program/erase endurance limit shows 1). Full terms at Kingston.com/wa.

Kingston XS1000 external SSD data sheet (English, Kingston Technology Europe)Kingston XS1000 external SSD data sheet (US, Kingston Technology Corporation)

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Operating temperature

Kingston DC600M0–70 °C

Kingston XS10000–40 °C

Sources

Kingston DC600M

Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer operating range; not a measured temperature under a particular workload.

Kingston DC600M Series 2.5-inch SATA enterprise SSD data sheet (English, Kingston Technology Europe)

Kingston XS1000

Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer operating range; not a measured temperature under a particular workload.

Kingston XS1000 external SSD data sheet (English, Kingston Technology Europe)

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Storage temperature

Kingston DC600M−40–85 °C

Kingston XS1000−20–85 °C

Sources

Kingston DC600M

Manufacturer specification · Published non-operating storage range, kept separate from the 0–70 °C operating range.

Kingston DC600M Series 2.5-inch SATA enterprise SSD data sheet (English, Kingston Technology Europe)

Kingston XS1000

Manufacturer specification · Non-operating range, distinct from operation.

Kingston XS1000 external SSD data sheet (English, Kingston Technology Europe)

Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.

Drive dimensions

Kingston DC600M69.9 × 100 × 7 mm

Kingston XS100069.54 × 32.58 × 13.5 mm

Sources

Kingston DC600M

Manufacturer specification · Data sheet order (width × length × height). Allow installation clearance.

Kingston DC600M Series 2.5-inch SATA enterprise SSD data sheet (English, Kingston Technology Europe)Kingston DC600M Series 2.5-inch SATA enterprise SSD data sheet (US)

Kingston XS1000

Manufacturer specification · Data sheet order; Kingston does not label the axes.

Kingston XS1000 external SSD data sheet (English, Kingston Technology Europe)Kingston XS1000 external SSD data sheet (US, Kingston Technology Corporation)

A size or weight trade-off; it does not establish the better product.

Drive weight

Kingston DC600M92.34 g

Kingston XS100028.7 g

Sources

Kingston DC600M

Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer drive weight; Kingston does not split weight by capacity.

Kingston DC600M Series 2.5-inch SATA enterprise SSD data sheet (English, Kingston Technology Europe)

Kingston XS1000

Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer weight; Kingston does not say whether it varies by capacity.

Kingston XS1000 external SSD data sheet (English, Kingston Technology Europe)Kingston XS1000 external SSD data sheet (US, Kingston Technology Corporation)

A size or weight trade-off; it does not establish the better product.

Missing or non-comparable evidence (23)

DRAM cache present

Kingston DC600MYes

Kingston XS1000Not verified

Sources

Kingston DC600M

Manufacturer specification · The data sheet lists a DRAM cache; capacity is not stated.

Kingston DC600M Series 2.5-inch SATA enterprise SSD data sheet (English, Kingston Technology Europe)

Kingston XS1000

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Controller

Kingston DC600MNot verified

Kingston XS1000Not verified

Sources

Kingston DC600M

Kingston does not state this for this model. · Manufacturer specification · The DC600M data sheet does not name the controller.

Kingston DC600M Series 2.5-inch SATA enterprise SSD data sheet (English, Kingston Technology Europe)

Kingston XS1000

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

NAND type

Kingston DC600M3D TLC

Kingston XS1000Not verified

Sources

Kingston DC600M

Manufacturer specification

Kingston DC600M Series 2.5-inch SATA enterprise SSD data sheet (English, Kingston Technology Europe)

Kingston XS1000

Kingston lists 3D NAND without stating the cell type · Manufacturer specification

Kingston XS1000 external SSD data sheet (English, Kingston Technology Europe)

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Hardware encryption support

Kingston DC600MNo

Kingston XS1000Not verified

Sources

Kingston DC600M

Manufacturer specification · This SEDC600M part has no encryption; the separate DC600ME parts (SEDC600ME) add TCG Opal 2.0 and AES 256-bit encryption.

Kingston DC600M Series 2.5-inch SATA enterprise SSD data sheet (English, Kingston Technology Europe)

Kingston XS1000

Kingston does not state this for this model. · Manufacturer specification · The XS1000 data sheet lists no hardware encryption or password protection.

Kingston XS1000 external SSD data sheet (English, Kingston Technology Europe)

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Drive management software

Kingston DC600MNot verified

Kingston XS1000Kingston SSD Manager (SSD Life Remaining indicator)

Sources

Kingston DC600M

No source recorded for this side.

Kingston XS1000

Manufacturer specification · The data sheet names Kingston SSD Manager as the tool that shows SSD Life Remaining for the warranty; check current software support for external drives.

Kingston XS1000 external SSD data sheet (English, Kingston Technology Europe)

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Published endurance rating (TBW)

Kingston DC600M3504 TB

Kingston XS1000Not verified

Sources

Kingston DC600M

Manufacturer specification · 1.92 TB capacity: 3,504 TB written, 1 drive write per day over 5 years, derived from the JEDEC Enterprise Workload (JESD219A). Not a guaranteed service life.

Kingston DC600M Series 2.5-inch SATA enterprise SSD data sheet (English, Kingston Technology Europe)Kingston DC600M Series 2.5-inch SATA enterprise SSD data sheet (US)

Kingston XS1000

Kingston does not state this for this model. · Manufacturer specification · The data sheet ties the warranty to the SSD Life Remaining wear indicator and publishes no TBW figure.

Kingston XS1000 external SSD data sheet (English, Kingston Technology Europe)

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Casing material

Kingston DC600MNot verified

Kingston XS1000Metal and plastic

Sources

Kingston DC600M

No source recorded for this side.

Kingston XS1000

Manufacturer specification

Kingston XS1000 external SSD data sheet (English, Kingston Technology Europe)Kingston XS1000 external SSD data sheet (US, Kingston Technology Corporation)

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Compatibility

Kingston DC600MNot verified

Kingston XS1000Windows 11 and 10, macOS 10.15.x or later, Linux 4.4.x or later, ChromeOS, Android and iOS/iPadOS 13 or later

Sources

Kingston DC600M

No source recorded for this side.

Kingston XS1000

Manufacturer specification · Kingston: compatibility may vary and largely depends on the host software and hardware. The UK product page also says it is compatible with the latest iOS devices, Android platforms and gaming consoles, under the same compatibility footnote.

Kingston XS1000 external SSD data sheet (English, Kingston Technology Europe)Kingston XS1000 external SSD — official UK product page (Black and 2TB selected; colour selector maps part numbers)

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Drop resistance

Kingston DC600MNot verified

Kingston XS1000Not verified

Sources

Kingston DC600M

No source recorded for this side.

Kingston XS1000

Kingston does not state this for this model. · Manufacturer specification · The XS1000 data sheet publishes no drop, water or dust rating.

Kingston XS1000 external SSD data sheet (English, Kingston Technology Europe)

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Hot-plug capable

Kingston DC600MYes

Kingston XS1000Not verified

Sources

Kingston DC600M

Manufacturer specification

Kingston DC600M Series 2.5-inch SATA enterprise SSD data sheet (English, Kingston Technology Europe)

Kingston XS1000

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Included cables

Kingston DC600MNot verified

Kingston XS1000USB Type-C (drive) to USB Type-A (host) cable, 12 in; USB Type-A to USB Type-C adapter

Sources

Kingston DC600M

No source recorded for this side.

Kingston XS1000

Manufacturer specification · Kingston's 'Includes' list. For Android/iOS/iPadOS devices an additional OTG cable, not supplied by Kingston, may be required.

Kingston XS1000 external SSD data sheet (English, Kingston Technology Europe)

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Earlier USB support

Kingston DC600MNot verified

Kingston XS1000USB 3.2 Gen 1

Sources

Kingston DC600M

No source recorded for this side.

Kingston XS1000

Manufacturer specification · Kingston advertises backwards compatibility to USB 3.2 Gen 1; its rated speeds need a USB 3.2 Gen 2 host device ('USB 3.2 Gen 2 host device required for optimal speeds').

Kingston XS1000 external SSD — official UK product page (Black and 2TB selected; colour selector maps part numbers)

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Quality of service (99.999th percentile latency)

Kingston DC600MDC600M 960 GB–3.84 TB: 200 µs read / 300 µs write; typical latency under 130 µs read / under 70 µs write

Kingston XS1000Not verified

Sources

Kingston DC600M

Manufacturer specification · Kingston: FIO random aligned 4 KB QD1 workload at steady state, including background activity; QoS is the 99.999th percentile round trip and typical latency the 99.9th percentile; typical latency is based on the 1920 GB capacity.

Kingston DC600M Series 2.5-inch SATA enterprise SSD data sheet (English, Kingston Technology Europe)

Kingston XS1000

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Manufacturer MTBF rating

Kingston DC600M2,000,000 hours

Kingston XS1000Not verified

Sources

Kingston DC600M

Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer statistical MTBF claim, not an individual drive lifespan or guaranteed operating time.

Kingston DC600M Series 2.5-inch SATA enterprise SSD data sheet (English, Kingston Technology Europe)

Kingston XS1000

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Published power conditions

Kingston DC600M1.30 W idle; 1.45 W average; 1.6 W maximum read; 3.6 W maximum write

Kingston XS1000Not verified

Sources

Kingston DC600M

Manufacturer specification · Family-level figures under Kingston's FIO QD1 4 KB workload footnote. Not a measured continuous consumption figure.

Kingston DC600M Series 2.5-inch SATA enterprise SSD data sheet (English, Kingston Technology Europe)

Kingston XS1000

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Power loss protection

Kingston DC600MYes

Kingston XS1000Not verified

Sources

Kingston DC600M

Manufacturer specification · Kingston lists hardware-based power loss protection.

Kingston DC600M Series 2.5-inch SATA enterprise SSD data sheet (English, Kingston Technology Europe)

Kingston XS1000

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

S.M.A.R.T. support

Kingston DC600MYes

Kingston XS1000Not verified

Sources

Kingston DC600M

Manufacturer specification · Kingston lists enterprise SMART tools for reliability tracking, usage statistics, life remaining, wear levelling and temperature.

Kingston DC600M Series 2.5-inch SATA enterprise SSD data sheet (English, Kingston Technology Europe)

Kingston XS1000

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Rated steady-state random 4K read

Kingston DC600M94000 IOPS

Kingston XS1000Not verified

Sources

Kingston DC600M

Manufacturer specification · Steady-state 4K random read for the 1.92 TB capacity; queue depth not stated for this figure.

Kingston DC600M Series 2.5-inch SATA enterprise SSD data sheet (English, Kingston Technology Europe)

Kingston XS1000

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Rated steady-state random 4K write

Kingston DC600M78000 IOPS

Kingston XS1000Not verified

Sources

Kingston DC600M

Manufacturer specification · Steady-state 4K random write for the 1.92 TB capacity; queue depth not stated for this figure.

Kingston DC600M Series 2.5-inch SATA enterprise SSD data sheet (English, Kingston Technology Europe)

Kingston XS1000

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Uncorrectable bit error rate

Kingston DC600M≤ 10^-17

Kingston XS1000Not verified

Sources

Kingston DC600M

Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer claim as printed ('≤10 -17'); interpreted as 10 to the power of −17.

Kingston DC600M Series 2.5-inch SATA enterprise SSD data sheet (English, Kingston Technology Europe)

Kingston XS1000

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Non-operating vibration rating

Kingston DC600M20 G peak, 10–2000 Hz

Kingston XS1000Not verified

Sources

Kingston DC600M

Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer vibration rating with its stated frequency range. Not a drop test; ratings from different test protocols are not directly comparable.

Kingston DC600M Series 2.5-inch SATA enterprise SSD data sheet (English, Kingston Technology Europe)

Kingston XS1000

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Operating vibration rating

Kingston DC600M2.17 G peak, 7–800 Hz

Kingston XS1000Not verified

Sources

Kingston DC600M

Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer operating vibration rating. No independent drop, shock or reliability test is implied.

Kingston DC600M Series 2.5-inch SATA enterprise SSD data sheet (English, Kingston Technology Europe)

Kingston XS1000

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Manufacturer workload scope

Kingston DC600MData centre mixed-use server workloads

Kingston XS1000Not verified

Sources

Kingston DC600M

Manufacturer specification · Kingston designs the DC600M for data centres, system integrators and mixed-use enterprise workloads.

Kingston DC600M Series 2.5-inch SATA enterprise SSD data sheet (English, Kingston Technology Europe)

Kingston XS1000

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

2 shared fields have the same recorded value.

WHAT EACH CHOICE ASKS OF YOU

What it brings and what to check

Kingston DC600M

What it brings

Rated for 3,504 TB written at 1.92 TB (1 drive write per day for 5 years under the JEDEC enterprise workload), with a 5-year conditional warranty.
Manufacturer source Manufacturer source
Kingston lists hardware-based power loss protection, hot-plug support, a DRAM cache and steady-state random and 99.999th-percentile latency figures rather than only peak numbers.
Manufacturer source
The 1.92 TB model's steady-state 4K random write rating (78,000 IOPS) is the highest of the DC600M capacities.
Manufacturer source

What to check

This SEDC600M part has no encryption; TCG Opal 2.0 and AES 256-bit encryption require the separate DC600ME parts.
Manufacturer source
As a SATA 6 Gb/s drive, rated sequential speeds top out at 560 MB/s read and 530 MB/s write, and Kingston does not name the controller.
Manufacturer source
Kingston publishes one QoS latency figure covering the 960 GB to 3.84 TB DC600M capacities rather than a 1.92 TB-specific figure, and gives no queue depth for the steady-state IOPS ratings.
Manufacturer source

Kingston XS1000

What it brings

At 69.54 × 32.58 × 13.5 mm and 28.7 g, it is small and light for a 2 TB portable drive.
Manufacturer source Manufacturer source
Kingston lists support for Windows 11 and 10, macOS 10.15.x or later, Linux 4.4.x or later, ChromeOS, Android and iOS/iPadOS 13 or later, and includes a USB-C to USB-A cable plus a USB-A to USB-C adapter.
Manufacturer source
The limited warranty runs 5 years with free technical support, ending earlier only if the SSD Life Remaining wear indicator reaches its endurance limit.
Manufacturer source Manufacturer source

What to check

Rated speeds need a USB 3.2 Gen 2 host, and Kingston publishes no sustained-write figure.
Manufacturer source
The data sheet lists no hardware encryption, password protection, drop rating or water/dust rating, and gives no TBW figure.
Manufacturer source
The operating range is 0–40 °C, and Android, iOS or iPadOS devices may need an extra OTG cable that Kingston does not supply.
Manufacturer source

COMPARE THE DETAILS

Full specifications

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Source-backed specifications for Kingston DC600M and Kingston XS1000
Specification	Kingston DC600M	Kingston XS1000

CapacityDifferent Sources Kingston DC600M Manufacturer specification · Listed 1.92 TB capacity; Kingston notes some of it is used for formatting and other functions and is not available for data storage. Kingston DC600M Series 2.5-inch SATA enterprise SSD data sheet (English, Kingston Technology Europe) Kingston XS1000 Manufacturer specification · Listed capacity; Kingston notes some of it is used for formatting and other functions and is not available for data storage. Kingston XS1000 external SSD data sheet (English, Kingston Technology Europe)	1920 GB	2000 GB
SSD / HDD Sources Kingston DC600M Manufacturer specification Kingston DC600M Series 2.5-inch SATA enterprise SSD data sheet (English, Kingston Technology Europe)Kingston DC600M Series 2.5-inch SATA enterprise SSD data sheet (US) Kingston XS1000 Manufacturer specification Kingston XS1000 external SSD data sheet (English, Kingston Technology Europe)Kingston XS1000 external SSD data sheet (US, Kingston Technology Corporation)	SSD	SSD
Interface and versionDifferent Sources Kingston DC600M Backward compatible with SATA 3 Gb/s; Kingston calls these SATA Rev. 3.0 (6 Gb/s) and SATA Rev. 2.0 (3 Gb/s). · Manufacturer specification · Requires compatible SATA data and power connections; hot-plug capable. Kingston DC600M Series 2.5-inch SATA enterprise SSD data sheet (English, Kingston Technology Europe)Kingston DC600M Series 2.5-inch SATA enterprise SSD data sheet (US) Kingston XS1000 Manufacturer specification · Kingston lists USB 3.2 Gen 2; the included cable is USB Type-C at the drive end and USB Type-A at the host end, with a USB Type-A to USB Type-C adapter. Kingston does not state a link rate in Gbps on the data sheet. Kingston XS1000 external SSD data sheet (English, Kingston Technology Europe)Kingston XS1000 external SSD data sheet (US, Kingston Technology Corporation)	SATA 6 Gb/s	USB 3.2 Gen 2; USB Type-C on the drive
Form factorDifferent Sources Kingston DC600M Manufacturer specification · Part configuration; physical and electrical compatibility both matter. Kingston DC600M Series 2.5-inch SATA enterprise SSD data sheet (English, Kingston Technology Europe) Kingston XS1000 Manufacturer specification · External USB portable SSD in a pocket-sized enclosure. Kingston XS1000 external SSD data sheet (English, Kingston Technology Europe)	2.5-inch	Portable
Drive dimensionsDifferent Sources Kingston DC600M Manufacturer specification · Data sheet order (width × length × height). Allow installation clearance. Kingston DC600M Series 2.5-inch SATA enterprise SSD data sheet (English, Kingston Technology Europe)Kingston DC600M Series 2.5-inch SATA enterprise SSD data sheet (US) Kingston XS1000 Manufacturer specification · Data sheet order; Kingston does not label the axes. Kingston XS1000 external SSD data sheet (English, Kingston Technology Europe)Kingston XS1000 external SSD data sheet (US, Kingston Technology Corporation)	69.9 × 100 × 7 mm	69.54 × 32.58 × 13.5 mm
Drive weightDifferent Sources Kingston DC600M Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer drive weight; Kingston does not split weight by capacity. Kingston DC600M Series 2.5-inch SATA enterprise SSD data sheet (English, Kingston Technology Europe) Kingston XS1000 Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer weight; Kingston does not say whether it varies by capacity. Kingston XS1000 external SSD data sheet (English, Kingston Technology Europe)Kingston XS1000 external SSD data sheet (US, Kingston Technology Corporation)	92.34 g	28.7 g
Earlier USB support Sources Kingston DC600M No source recorded. Kingston XS1000 Manufacturer specification · Kingston advertises backwards compatibility to USB 3.2 Gen 1; its rated speeds need a USB 3.2 Gen 2 host device ('USB 3.2 Gen 2 host device required for optimal speeds'). Kingston XS1000 external SSD — official UK product page (Black and 2TB selected; colour selector maps part numbers)	Not provided	USB 3.2 Gen 1

Rated performance and conditionsDifferent Sources Kingston DC600M Manufacturer specification · Kingston data sheet figure for the 1.92 TB capacity. No test system or post-cache write figure is published; host hardware and workload affect results. Random figures are steady-state 4K results. Kingston DC600M Series 2.5-inch SATA enterprise SSD data sheet (English, Kingston Technology Europe)Kingston DC600M Series 2.5-inch SATA enterprise SSD data sheet (US) Kingston XS1000 Manufacturer specification · Kingston: based on internal testing; speed may vary due to host hardware, software and usage. A USB 3.2 Gen 2 host device is required for optimal speeds. No sustained-write figure is published. Kingston XS1000 external SSD data sheet (English, Kingston Technology Europe)Kingston XS1000 external SSD data sheet (US, Kingston Technology Corporation)	Up to 560 MB/s sequential read; up to 530 MB/s sequential write; steady-state 4K random 94,000 read / 78,000 write IOPS	Up to 1,050 MB/s read; up to 1,000 MB/s write
Rated sequential readDifferent Sources Kingston DC600M Manufacturer specification · Kingston data sheet figure for the 1.92 TB capacity. No test system or post-cache write figure is published; host hardware and workload affect results. Kingston DC600M Series 2.5-inch SATA enterprise SSD data sheet (English, Kingston Technology Europe) Kingston XS1000 Manufacturer specification · Kingston: based on internal testing; speed may vary due to host hardware, software and usage. A USB 3.2 Gen 2 host device is required for optimal speeds. No sustained-write figure is published. Kingston XS1000 external SSD data sheet (English, Kingston Technology Europe)	560 MB/s	1050 MB/s
Rated sequential writeDifferent Sources Kingston DC600M Manufacturer specification · Kingston data sheet figure for the 1.92 TB capacity. No test system or post-cache write figure is published; host hardware and workload affect results. Kingston DC600M Series 2.5-inch SATA enterprise SSD data sheet (English, Kingston Technology Europe) Kingston XS1000 Manufacturer specification · Kingston: based on internal testing; speed may vary due to host hardware, software and usage. A USB 3.2 Gen 2 host device is required for optimal speeds. No sustained-write figure is published. Kingston XS1000 external SSD data sheet (English, Kingston Technology Europe)	530 MB/s	1000 MB/s

NAND type Sources Kingston DC600M Manufacturer specification Kingston DC600M Series 2.5-inch SATA enterprise SSD data sheet (English, Kingston Technology Europe) Kingston XS1000 Kingston lists 3D NAND without stating the cell type · Manufacturer specification Kingston XS1000 external SSD data sheet (English, Kingston Technology Europe)	3D TLC	Not listed by the manufacturer
DRAM cache present Sources Kingston DC600M Manufacturer specification · The data sheet lists a DRAM cache; capacity is not stated. Kingston DC600M Series 2.5-inch SATA enterprise SSD data sheet (English, Kingston Technology Europe) Kingston XS1000 No source recorded.	Yes	Not provided

Warranty terms and endurance if applicableDifferent Sources Kingston DC600M Manufacturer specification · Subject to original-purchase eligibility and full manufacturer terms. Published TBW/DWPD is a separate endurance rating from the wear-indicator warranty limit. Kingston DC600M Series 2.5-inch SATA enterprise SSD data sheet (English, Kingston Technology Europe)Kingston DC600M Series 2.5-inch SATA enterprise SSD data sheet (US) Kingston XS1000 Manufacturer specification · Kingston: limited warranty based on 5 years or 'SSD Life Remaining' (a new drive shows 100; a drive at its program/erase endurance limit shows 1). Full terms at Kingston.com/wa. Kingston XS1000 external SSD data sheet (English, Kingston Technology Europe)Kingston XS1000 external SSD data sheet (US, Kingston Technology Corporation)	5-year conditional limited warranty, or SATA SMART attribute 231 (SSD Wear Indicator) reaching a normalised value of 1 in Kingston SSD Manager, whichever occurs first	5-year limited warranty with free technical support, or until the SSD Life Remaining wear indicator in Kingston SSD Manager reaches its endurance limit; no TBW figure stated
Limited warranty time Sources Kingston DC600M Manufacturer specification · Maximum time term; coverage can end earlier at SATA SMART attribute 231 (SSD Wear Indicator) reaching a normalised value of 1 in Kingston SSD Manager. Eligibility and full terms apply. Kingston DC600M Series 2.5-inch SATA enterprise SSD data sheet (English, Kingston Technology Europe) Kingston XS1000 Manufacturer specification · Maximum time term; coverage can end earlier when the SSD Life Remaining wear indicator reaches its endurance limit. Eligibility and full terms apply. Kingston XS1000 external SSD data sheet (English, Kingston Technology Europe)	5 years	5 years
Published endurance rating (TBW) Sources Kingston DC600M Manufacturer specification · 1.92 TB capacity: 3,504 TB written, 1 drive write per day over 5 years, derived from the JEDEC Enterprise Workload (JESD219A). Not a guaranteed service life. Kingston DC600M Series 2.5-inch SATA enterprise SSD data sheet (English, Kingston Technology Europe)Kingston DC600M Series 2.5-inch SATA enterprise SSD data sheet (US) Kingston XS1000 Kingston does not state this for this model. · Manufacturer specification · The data sheet ties the warranty to the SSD Life Remaining wear indicator and publishes no TBW figure. Kingston XS1000 external SSD data sheet (English, Kingston Technology Europe)	3504 TB	Not listed by the manufacturer
Manufacturer MTBF rating Sources Kingston DC600M Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer statistical MTBF claim, not an individual drive lifespan or guaranteed operating time. Kingston DC600M Series 2.5-inch SATA enterprise SSD data sheet (English, Kingston Technology Europe) Kingston XS1000 No source recorded.	2,000,000 hours	Not provided
Manufacturer workload scope Sources Kingston DC600M Manufacturer specification · Kingston designs the DC600M for data centres, system integrators and mixed-use enterprise workloads. Kingston DC600M Series 2.5-inch SATA enterprise SSD data sheet (English, Kingston Technology Europe) Kingston XS1000 No source recorded.	Data centre mixed-use server workloads	Not provided

Hardware encryption support Sources Kingston DC600M Manufacturer specification · This SEDC600M part has no encryption; the separate DC600ME parts (SEDC600ME) add TCG Opal 2.0 and AES 256-bit encryption. Kingston DC600M Series 2.5-inch SATA enterprise SSD data sheet (English, Kingston Technology Europe) Kingston XS1000 Kingston does not state this for this model. · Manufacturer specification · The XS1000 data sheet lists no hardware encryption or password protection. Kingston XS1000 external SSD data sheet (English, Kingston Technology Europe)	No	Not listed by the manufacturer
S.M.A.R.T. support Sources Kingston DC600M Manufacturer specification · Kingston lists enterprise SMART tools for reliability tracking, usage statistics, life remaining, wear levelling and temperature. Kingston DC600M Series 2.5-inch SATA enterprise SSD data sheet (English, Kingston Technology Europe) Kingston XS1000 No source recorded.	Yes	Not provided
Drive management software Sources Kingston DC600M No source recorded. Kingston XS1000 Manufacturer specification · The data sheet names Kingston SSD Manager as the tool that shows SSD Life Remaining for the warranty; check current software support for external drives. Kingston XS1000 external SSD data sheet (English, Kingston Technology Europe)	Not provided	Kingston SSD Manager (SSD Life Remaining indicator)

Operating temperatureDifferent Sources Kingston DC600M Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer operating range; not a measured temperature under a particular workload. Kingston DC600M Series 2.5-inch SATA enterprise SSD data sheet (English, Kingston Technology Europe) Kingston XS1000 Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer operating range; not a measured temperature under a particular workload. Kingston XS1000 external SSD data sheet (English, Kingston Technology Europe)	0–70 °C	0–40 °C
Storage temperatureDifferent Sources Kingston DC600M Manufacturer specification · Published non-operating storage range, kept separate from the 0–70 °C operating range. Kingston DC600M Series 2.5-inch SATA enterprise SSD data sheet (English, Kingston Technology Europe) Kingston XS1000 Manufacturer specification · Non-operating range, distinct from operation. Kingston XS1000 external SSD data sheet (English, Kingston Technology Europe)	−40–85 °C	−20–85 °C
Power loss protection Sources Kingston DC600M Manufacturer specification · Kingston lists hardware-based power loss protection. Kingston DC600M Series 2.5-inch SATA enterprise SSD data sheet (English, Kingston Technology Europe) Kingston XS1000 No source recorded.	Yes	Not provided
Published power conditions Sources Kingston DC600M Manufacturer specification · Family-level figures under Kingston's FIO QD1 4 KB workload footnote. Not a measured continuous consumption figure. Kingston DC600M Series 2.5-inch SATA enterprise SSD data sheet (English, Kingston Technology Europe) Kingston XS1000 No source recorded.	1.30 W idle; 1.45 W average; 1.6 W maximum read; 3.6 W maximum write	Not provided
Operating vibration rating Sources Kingston DC600M Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer operating vibration rating. No independent drop, shock or reliability test is implied. Kingston DC600M Series 2.5-inch SATA enterprise SSD data sheet (English, Kingston Technology Europe) Kingston XS1000 No source recorded.	2.17 G peak, 7–800 Hz	Not provided
Non-operating vibration rating Sources Kingston DC600M Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer vibration rating with its stated frequency range. Not a drop test; ratings from different test protocols are not directly comparable. Kingston DC600M Series 2.5-inch SATA enterprise SSD data sheet (English, Kingston Technology Europe) Kingston XS1000 No source recorded.	20 G peak, 10–2000 Hz	Not provided

Quality of service (99.999th percentile latency) Sources Kingston DC600M Manufacturer specification · Kingston: FIO random aligned 4 KB QD1 workload at steady state, including background activity; QoS is the 99.999th percentile round trip and typical latency the 99.9th percentile; typical latency is based on the 1920 GB capacity. Kingston DC600M Series 2.5-inch SATA enterprise SSD data sheet (English, Kingston Technology Europe) Kingston XS1000 No source recorded.	DC600M 960 GB–3.84 TB: 200 µs read / 300 µs write; typical latency under 130 µs read / under 70 µs write	Not provided
Hot-plug capable Sources Kingston DC600M Manufacturer specification Kingston DC600M Series 2.5-inch SATA enterprise SSD data sheet (English, Kingston Technology Europe) Kingston XS1000 No source recorded.	Yes	Not provided
Uncorrectable bit error rate Sources Kingston DC600M Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer claim as printed ('≤10 -17'); interpreted as 10 to the power of −17. Kingston DC600M Series 2.5-inch SATA enterprise SSD data sheet (English, Kingston Technology Europe) Kingston XS1000 No source recorded.	≤ 10^-17	Not provided
Rated steady-state random 4K read Sources Kingston DC600M Manufacturer specification · Steady-state 4K random read for the 1.92 TB capacity; queue depth not stated for this figure. Kingston DC600M Series 2.5-inch SATA enterprise SSD data sheet (English, Kingston Technology Europe) Kingston XS1000 No source recorded.	94000 IOPS	Not provided
Rated steady-state random 4K write Sources Kingston DC600M Manufacturer specification · Steady-state 4K random write for the 1.92 TB capacity; queue depth not stated for this figure. Kingston DC600M Series 2.5-inch SATA enterprise SSD data sheet (English, Kingston Technology Europe) Kingston XS1000 No source recorded.	78000 IOPS	Not provided
Casing material Sources Kingston DC600M No source recorded. Kingston XS1000 Manufacturer specification Kingston XS1000 external SSD data sheet (English, Kingston Technology Europe)Kingston XS1000 external SSD data sheet (US, Kingston Technology Corporation)	Not provided	Metal and plastic
Included cables Sources Kingston DC600M No source recorded. Kingston XS1000 Manufacturer specification · Kingston's 'Includes' list. For Android/iOS/iPadOS devices an additional OTG cable, not supplied by Kingston, may be required. Kingston XS1000 external SSD data sheet (English, Kingston Technology Europe)	Not provided	USB Type-C (drive) to USB Type-A (host) cable, 12 in; USB Type-A to USB Type-C adapter
Compatibility Sources Kingston DC600M No source recorded. Kingston XS1000 Manufacturer specification · Kingston: compatibility may vary and largely depends on the host software and hardware. The UK product page also says it is compatible with the latest iOS devices, Android platforms and gaming consoles, under the same compatibility footnote. Kingston XS1000 external SSD data sheet (English, Kingston Technology Europe)Kingston XS1000 external SSD — official UK product page (Black and 2TB selected; colour selector maps part numbers)	Not provided	Windows 11 and 10, macOS 10.15.x or later, Linux 4.4.x or later, ChromeOS, Android and iOS/iPadOS 13 or later

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Controller Sources Kingston DC600M Kingston does not state this for this model. · Manufacturer specification · The DC600M data sheet does not name the controller. Kingston DC600M Series 2.5-inch SATA enterprise SSD data sheet (English, Kingston Technology Europe) Kingston XS1000 No source recorded.	Not listed by the manufacturer	Not provided
Drop resistance Sources Kingston DC600M No source recorded. Kingston XS1000 Kingston does not state this for this model. · Manufacturer specification · The XS1000 data sheet publishes no drop, water or dust rating. Kingston XS1000 external SSD data sheet (English, Kingston Technology Europe)	Not provided	Not listed by the manufacturer

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