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Kingston XS1000 vs Samsung Portable SSD T5 EVO

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YOUR FIRST CHOICE

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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WHICH SUITS YOU?

Choose the Kingston XS1000 for

Higher stated rated sequential read: 1,050 MB/s vs 460 MB/s
Higher stated rated sequential write: 1,000 MB/s vs 460 MB/s
Higher stated limited warranty time: 5 years vs 3 years

Choose the Samsung Portable SSD T5 EVO for

Higher stated capacity: 8,000 GB vs 2,000 GB

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See the 13 verified differences

THE CONTENDER

Samsung Portable SSD T5 EVO

8 TB · Black · MU-PH8T0S/EU

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Exact model & source notes

The 8 TB T5 EVO runs on a 5 Gbps USB 3.2 Gen 1 link and is rated up to 460 MB/s for reads and writes. Its metal and rubberised casing has a metal ring that can be attached to a bag, it weighs 102 g, and Samsung lists a USB Type-C to C cable, Dynamic Thermal Guard heat management and Samsung Magician software support.

Specifications checked 26 Sept 2026.

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Manufacturer specifications

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THE DIFFERENCES, MADE VISIBLE

Visual facts

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 SIDE7 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 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

Samsung Portable SSD T5 EVO8 TB

Manufacturer specification · Samsung defines 1 TB as 1,000,000,000,000 bytes

Source 1

Explore the full specifications

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

Full specifications ↓

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

Capacity

In Visual facts

Kingston XS10002000 GB

Samsung Portable SSD T5 EVO8000 GB

Sources

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)

Samsung Portable SSD T5 EVO

Manufacturer specification · Samsung defines 1 TB as 1,000,000,000,000 bytes

Samsung Portable SSD T5 EVO — exact 8 TB Black MU-PH8T0S/EU product page (UK)

Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.

Interface and version

In Visual facts

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

Samsung Portable SSD T5 EVOUSB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps); USB Type-C

Sources

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)

Samsung Portable SSD T5 EVO

Manufacturer specification · Samsung states USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps); the drive-side USB-C connector is shown by the included USB Type-C to C cable. Backward compatible with USB 3.1, 3.0 and 2.0.

Samsung Portable SSD T5 EVO — exact 8 TB Black MU-PH8T0S/EU product page (UK)

Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.

Limited warranty time

In Visual facts

Kingston XS10005 years

Samsung Portable SSD T5 EVO3 years

Sources

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)

Samsung Portable SSD T5 EVO

Manufacturer specification

Samsung Portable SSD T5 EVO — exact 8 TB Black MU-PH8T0S/EU product page (UK)

Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.

Drive management software

In Visual facts

Kingston XS1000Kingston SSD Manager (SSD Life Remaining indicator)

Samsung Portable SSD T5 EVOSamsung Magician Software

Sources

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)

Samsung Portable SSD T5 EVO

Manufacturer specification · UK specification table 'Management SW'. Feature copy: protect data, monitor drive health and get firmware updates; available for Windows 7 and higher, macOS High Sierra (10.13.6) and higher, or Android 5.1 and higher; firmware update requires an internet connection.

Samsung Portable SSD T5 EVO — exact 8 TB Black MU-PH8T0S/EU product page (UK)

Check the software, operating-system and licence requirements. An available feature does not establish a measured speed improvement or support on every host.

Rated performance and conditions

In Visual facts

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

Samsung Portable SSD T5 EVOUp to 460 MB/s sequential read; up to 460 MB/s sequential write

Sources

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)

Samsung Portable SSD T5 EVO

Manufacturer specification · Samsung: performance may vary with host configuration; the 460 MB/s maxima require a host device and connection cables supporting USB 3.2 Gen 1 with UASP mode enabled. (The ASUS X570 Taichi / Ryzen 7 5800X test system on the UK page belongs to Samsung's separate comparison against its 2 TB external HDD, not to this rating.)

Samsung Portable SSD T5 EVO — exact 8 TB Black MU-PH8T0S/EU product page (UK)

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 XS10001050 MB/s

Samsung Portable SSD T5 EVO460 MB/s

Sources

Kingston XS1000

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

Samsung Portable SSD T5 EVO

Manufacturer specification · USB 3.2 Gen 1 host and cable with UASP enabled

Samsung Portable SSD T5 EVO — exact 8 TB Black MU-PH8T0S/EU product page (UK)

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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Rated sequential write

In Visual facts

Kingston XS10001000 MB/s

Samsung Portable SSD T5 EVO460 MB/s

Sources

Kingston XS1000

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

Samsung Portable SSD T5 EVO

Manufacturer specification · USB 3.2 Gen 1 host and cable with UASP enabled

Samsung Portable SSD T5 EVO — exact 8 TB Black MU-PH8T0S/EU product page (UK)

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.

Warranty terms and endurance if applicable

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

Samsung Portable SSD T5 EVO3-year limited warranty; physical damage (including bending or deformation of the ring) is not covered; no TBW endurance figure stated

Sources

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)

Samsung Portable SSD T5 EVO

Manufacturer specification

Samsung Portable SSD T5 EVO — exact 8 TB Black MU-PH8T0S/EU product page (UK)

Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.

Included cables

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

Samsung Portable SSD T5 EVOUSB Type-C to C

Sources

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)

Samsung Portable SSD T5 EVO

Manufacturer specification · Samsung's product description says 'Includes USB Type-C to C cable.'; the page publishes no complete box-contents list.

Samsung Portable SSD T5 EVO — exact 8 TB Black MU-PH8T0S/EU product page (UK)

Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.

Operating temperature

Kingston XS10000–40 °C

Samsung Portable SSD T5 EVO0–60 °C

Sources

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)

Samsung Portable SSD T5 EVO

Manufacturer specification

Samsung Portable SSD T5 EVO — exact 8 TB Black MU-PH8T0S/EU product page (UK)

Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.

Storage temperature

Kingston XS1000−20–85 °C

Samsung Portable SSD T5 EVO−40–85 °C

Sources

Kingston XS1000

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

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

Samsung Portable SSD T5 EVO

Manufacturer specification

Samsung Portable SSD T5 EVO — exact 8 TB Black MU-PH8T0S/EU product page (UK)

Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.

Enclosure dimensions

Kingston XS100069.54 × 32.58 × 13.5 mm

Samsung Portable SSD T5 EVO40 × 95 × 17 mm

Sources

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)

Samsung Portable SSD T5 EVO

Manufacturer specification · UK product page order (W × H × D); Samsung notes actual size may vary by capacity and measurement method

Samsung Portable SSD T5 EVO — exact 8 TB Black MU-PH8T0S/EU product page (UK)

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

Weight

Kingston XS100028.7 g

Samsung Portable SSD T5 EVO102 g

Sources

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)

Samsung Portable SSD T5 EVO

Manufacturer specification · Samsung notes weight may vary by capacity and measurement method

Samsung Portable SSD T5 EVO — exact 8 TB Black MU-PH8T0S/EU product page (UK)

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

Configuration & compatibility details (1)

Compatibility

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

Samsung Portable SSD T5 EVOPCs, laptops, Android phones and tablets, game consoles, smart TVs and cameras; Windows, macOS and Android; some systems may require reformatting

Sources

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)

Samsung Portable SSD T5 EVO

Manufacturer specification

Samsung Portable SSD T5 EVO — exact 8 TB Black MU-PH8T0S/EU product page (UK)

These descriptions or measurements differ. Wording alone does not establish a different capability; check the exact configuration.

Missing or non-comparable evidence (7)

NAND type

Kingston XS1000Not verified

Samsung Portable SSD T5 EVONot verified

Sources

Kingston XS1000

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

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

Samsung Portable SSD T5 EVO

No source recorded for this side.

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

Encryption

Kingston XS1000Not verified

Samsung Portable SSD T5 EVOAES 256-bit hardware encryption

Sources

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)

Samsung Portable SSD T5 EVO

Manufacturer specification

Samsung Portable SSD T5 EVO — exact 8 TB Black MU-PH8T0S/EU product page (UK)

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

Published endurance rating (TBW)

Kingston XS1000Not verified

Samsung Portable SSD T5 EVONot verified

Sources

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)

Samsung Portable SSD T5 EVO

No source recorded for this side.

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

Casing material

Kingston XS1000Metal and plastic

Samsung Portable SSD T5 EVONot verified

Sources

Kingston XS1000

Manufacturer specification

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

Samsung Portable SSD T5 EVO

No source recorded for this side.

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

Drop resistance

Kingston XS1000Not verified

Samsung Portable SSD T5 EVOUp to 2 m

Sources

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)

Samsung Portable SSD T5 EVO

Manufacturer specification · Samsung internal free-fall shock test under controlled conditions

Samsung Portable SSD T5 EVO — exact 8 TB Black MU-PH8T0S/EU product page (UK)

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

Earlier USB support

Kingston XS1000USB 3.2 Gen 1

Samsung Portable SSD T5 EVONot verified

Sources

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)

Samsung Portable SSD T5 EVO

No source recorded for this side.

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

Advertised thermal design

Kingston XS1000Not verified

Samsung Portable SSD T5 EVODynamic Thermal Guard

Sources

Kingston XS1000

No source recorded for this side.

Samsung Portable SSD T5 EVO

Manufacturer specification · Samsung: T5 EVO keeps skin temperature below 48 °C at all times in controlled conditions (internal quality test for heat management and safety), in compliance with IEC 62368-1. No throttling or sustained-speed figures are published.

Samsung Portable SSD T5 EVO — exact 8 TB Black MU-PH8T0S/EU product page (UK)

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 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

Samsung Portable SSD T5 EVO

What it brings

8 TB in a single portable drive.
Manufacturer source
Samsung publishes a 0–60 °C operating range, AES 256-bit hardware encryption and a 2 m drop claim.
Manufacturer source
A metal ring on the casing can be clipped to a bag.
Manufacturer source

What to check

Rated at up to 460 MB/s reads and writes over a 5 Gbps USB 3.2 Gen 1 interface, and only with a USB 3.2 Gen 1 host and cables with UASP enabled.
Manufacturer source
Samsung lists a USB Type-C to C cable; no USB-A cable is listed.
Manufacturer source
The warranty excludes physical damage, including a bent or deformed ring.
Manufacturer source

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Source-backed specifications for Kingston XS1000 and Samsung Portable SSD T5 EVO
Specification	Kingston XS1000	Samsung Portable SSD T5 EVO

CapacityDifferent Sources 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) Samsung Portable SSD T5 EVO Manufacturer specification · Samsung defines 1 TB as 1,000,000,000,000 bytes Samsung Portable SSD T5 EVO — exact 8 TB Black MU-PH8T0S/EU product page (UK)	2000 GB	8000 GB
SSD / HDD Sources Kingston XS1000 Manufacturer specification Kingston XS1000 external SSD data sheet (English, Kingston Technology Europe)Kingston XS1000 external SSD data sheet (US, Kingston Technology Corporation) Samsung Portable SSD T5 EVO Manufacturer specification Samsung Portable SSD T5 EVO — exact 8 TB Black MU-PH8T0S/EU product page (UK)	SSD	SSD
Interface and versionDifferent Sources 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) Samsung Portable SSD T5 EVO Manufacturer specification · Samsung states USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps); the drive-side USB-C connector is shown by the included USB Type-C to C cable. Backward compatible with USB 3.1, 3.0 and 2.0. Samsung Portable SSD T5 EVO — exact 8 TB Black MU-PH8T0S/EU product page (UK)	USB 3.2 Gen 2; USB Type-C on the drive	USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps); USB Type-C
Earlier USB support Sources 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) Samsung Portable SSD T5 EVO No source recorded.	USB 3.2 Gen 1	Not provided
Form factor Sources Kingston XS1000 Manufacturer specification · External USB portable SSD in a pocket-sized enclosure. Kingston XS1000 external SSD data sheet (English, Kingston Technology Europe) Samsung Portable SSD T5 EVO Manufacturer specification · External USB portable SSD Samsung Portable SSD T5 EVO — exact 8 TB Black MU-PH8T0S/EU product page (UK)	Portable	Portable
Enclosure dimensionsDifferent Sources 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) Samsung Portable SSD T5 EVO Manufacturer specification · UK product page order (W × H × D); Samsung notes actual size may vary by capacity and measurement method Samsung Portable SSD T5 EVO — exact 8 TB Black MU-PH8T0S/EU product page (UK)	69.54 × 32.58 × 13.5 mm	40 × 95 × 17 mm
WeightDifferent Sources 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) Samsung Portable SSD T5 EVO Manufacturer specification · Samsung notes weight may vary by capacity and measurement method Samsung Portable SSD T5 EVO — exact 8 TB Black MU-PH8T0S/EU product page (UK)	28.7 g	102 g
Advertised thermal design Sources Kingston XS1000 No source recorded. Samsung Portable SSD T5 EVO Manufacturer specification · Samsung: T5 EVO keeps skin temperature below 48 °C at all times in controlled conditions (internal quality test for heat management and safety), in compliance with IEC 62368-1. No throttling or sustained-speed figures are published. Samsung Portable SSD T5 EVO — exact 8 TB Black MU-PH8T0S/EU product page (UK)	Not provided	Dynamic Thermal Guard

Rated performance and conditionsDifferent Sources 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) Samsung Portable SSD T5 EVO Manufacturer specification · Samsung: performance may vary with host configuration; the 460 MB/s maxima require a host device and connection cables supporting USB 3.2 Gen 1 with UASP mode enabled. (The ASUS X570 Taichi / Ryzen 7 5800X test system on the UK page belongs to Samsung's separate comparison against its 2 TB external HDD, not to this rating.) Samsung Portable SSD T5 EVO — exact 8 TB Black MU-PH8T0S/EU product page (UK)	Up to 1,050 MB/s read; up to 1,000 MB/s write	Up to 460 MB/s sequential read; up to 460 MB/s sequential write
Rated sequential readDifferent Sources 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) Samsung Portable SSD T5 EVO Manufacturer specification · USB 3.2 Gen 1 host and cable with UASP enabled Samsung Portable SSD T5 EVO — exact 8 TB Black MU-PH8T0S/EU product page (UK)	1050 MB/s	460 MB/s
Rated sequential writeDifferent Sources 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) Samsung Portable SSD T5 EVO Manufacturer specification · USB 3.2 Gen 1 host and cable with UASP enabled Samsung Portable SSD T5 EVO — exact 8 TB Black MU-PH8T0S/EU product page (UK)	1000 MB/s	460 MB/s

Warranty terms and endurance if applicableDifferent Sources 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) Samsung Portable SSD T5 EVO Manufacturer specification Samsung Portable SSD T5 EVO — exact 8 TB Black MU-PH8T0S/EU product page (UK)	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	3-year limited warranty; physical damage (including bending or deformation of the ring) is not covered; no TBW endurance figure stated
Limited warranty timeDifferent Sources 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) Samsung Portable SSD T5 EVO Manufacturer specification Samsung Portable SSD T5 EVO — exact 8 TB Black MU-PH8T0S/EU product page (UK)	5 years	3 years

Drive management softwareDifferent Sources 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) Samsung Portable SSD T5 EVO Manufacturer specification · UK specification table 'Management SW'. Feature copy: protect data, monitor drive health and get firmware updates; available for Windows 7 and higher, macOS High Sierra (10.13.6) and higher, or Android 5.1 and higher; firmware update requires an internet connection. Samsung Portable SSD T5 EVO — exact 8 TB Black MU-PH8T0S/EU product page (UK)	Kingston SSD Manager (SSD Life Remaining indicator)	Samsung Magician Software
Encryption Sources 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) Samsung Portable SSD T5 EVO Manufacturer specification Samsung Portable SSD T5 EVO — exact 8 TB Black MU-PH8T0S/EU product page (UK)	Not listed by the manufacturer	AES 256-bit hardware encryption

Operating temperatureDifferent Sources 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) Samsung Portable SSD T5 EVO Manufacturer specification Samsung Portable SSD T5 EVO — exact 8 TB Black MU-PH8T0S/EU product page (UK)	0–40 °C	0–60 °C
Storage temperatureDifferent Sources Kingston XS1000 Manufacturer specification · Non-operating range, distinct from operation. Kingston XS1000 external SSD data sheet (English, Kingston Technology Europe) Samsung Portable SSD T5 EVO Manufacturer specification Samsung Portable SSD T5 EVO — exact 8 TB Black MU-PH8T0S/EU product page (UK)	−20–85 °C	−40–85 °C

Casing material Sources Kingston XS1000 Manufacturer specification Kingston XS1000 external SSD data sheet (English, Kingston Technology Europe)Kingston XS1000 external SSD data sheet (US, Kingston Technology Corporation) Samsung Portable SSD T5 EVO No source recorded.	Metal and plastic	Not provided
Included cablesDifferent Sources 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) Samsung Portable SSD T5 EVO Manufacturer specification · Samsung's product description says 'Includes USB Type-C to C cable.'; the page publishes no complete box-contents list. Samsung Portable SSD T5 EVO — exact 8 TB Black MU-PH8T0S/EU product page (UK)	USB Type-C (drive) to USB Type-A (host) cable, 12 in; USB Type-A to USB Type-C adapter	USB Type-C to C
CompatibilityDifferent Sources 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) Samsung Portable SSD T5 EVO Manufacturer specification Samsung Portable SSD T5 EVO — exact 8 TB Black MU-PH8T0S/EU product page (UK)	Windows 11 and 10, macOS 10.15.x or later, Linux 4.4.x or later, ChromeOS, Android and iOS/iPadOS 13 or later	PCs, laptops, Android phones and tablets, game consoles, smart TVs and cameras; Windows, macOS and Android; some systems may require reformatting
Drop resistance Sources 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) Samsung Portable SSD T5 EVO Manufacturer specification · Samsung internal free-fall shock test under controlled conditions Samsung Portable SSD T5 EVO — exact 8 TB Black MU-PH8T0S/EU product page (UK)	Not listed by the manufacturer	Up to 2 m

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Published endurance rating (TBW) Sources 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) Samsung Portable SSD T5 EVO No source recorded.	Not listed by the manufacturer	Not provided
NAND type Sources Kingston XS1000 Kingston lists 3D NAND without stating the cell type · Manufacturer specification Kingston XS1000 external SSD data sheet (English, Kingston Technology Europe) Samsung Portable SSD T5 EVO No source recorded.	Not listed by the manufacturer	Not provided

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