Samsung Portable SSD T72 TB · Titan Grey · MU-PC2T0T/WW- Interface and version
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- Limited warranty time
- 3 yearsThis one: 5 years
STORAGE
Kingston XS1000
2 TB · Black · Kingston part SXS1000/2000G
- Capacity
- 2000 GB
- SSD / HDD
- SSD
- Form factor
- Portable
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.
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THE ACTUAL PRODUCT
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Key strengths
At 69.54 × 32.58 × 13.5 mm and 28.7 g, it is small and light for a 2 TB portable drive.
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.
The limited warranty runs 5 years with free technical support, ending earlier only if the SSD Life Remaining wear indicator reaches its endurance limit.
Before you buy
Rated speeds need a USB 3.2 Gen 2 host, and Kingston publishes no sustained-write figure.
The data sheet lists no hardware encryption, password protection, drop rating or water/dust rating, and gives no TBW figure.
The operating range is 0–40 °C, and Android, iOS or iPadOS devices may need an extra OTG cable that Kingston does not supply.
Every specification. With its source.
Full specifications
Exact configuration: 2 TB · Black · SXS1000/2000G
21 specifications in 6 groups. Values are manufacturer specifications unless a row says “Measured result” or “Calculated from cited specifications”. 1 row repeats a listed fact in the manufacturer’s own wording, kept under “Manufacturer wording”.
Capacity & format
9 items
- Capacity
- 2000 GB
Listed capacity; Kingston notes some of it is used for formatting and other functions and is not available for data storage.
Source - SSD / HDD
- SSD
- Form factor
- Portable
External USB portable SSD in a pocket-sized enclosure.
Source - Interface and version
- USB 3.2 Gen 2; USB Type-C on the drive
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.
- Earlier USB support
- USB 3.2 Gen 1
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').
Source - Enclosure dimensions
- 69.54 × 32.58 × 13.5 mm
Data sheet order; Kingston does not label the axes.
- Weight
- 28.7 g
Manufacturer weight; Kingston does not say whether it varies by capacity.
- NAND type
- Not listed by the manufacturer
Kingston lists 3D NAND without stating the cell type
Source - Casing material
- Metal and plastic
Performance
2 items
- Rated sequential read
- 1050 MB/s
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.
Source - Rated sequential write
- 1000 MB/s
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.
Source
Manufacturer wording (1)
The same facts in the manufacturer’s combined or original wording, each with its source.
- Rated performance and conditions
- Up to 1,050 MB/s read; up to 1,000 MB/s write
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.
Endurance & warranty
3 items
- Published endurance rating (TBW)
- Not listed by the manufacturer
Kingston does not state this for this model. · The data sheet ties the warranty to the SSD Life Remaining wear indicator and publishes no TBW figure.
Source - Limited warranty time
- 5 years
Maximum time term; coverage can end earlier when the SSD Life Remaining wear indicator reaches its endurance limit. Eligibility and full terms apply.
Source - Warranty terms and endurance if applicable
- 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
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.
Features & software
2 items
- Drive management software
- Kingston SSD Manager (SSD Life Remaining indicator)
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.
Source - Encryption
- Not listed by the manufacturer
Kingston does not state this for this model. · The XS1000 data sheet lists no hardware encryption or password protection.
Source
Environment & reliability
3 items
- Operating temperature
- 0–40 °C
Manufacturer operating range; not a measured temperature under a particular workload.
Source - Storage temperature
- −20–85 °C
Non-operating range, distinct from operation.
Source - Drop resistance
- Not listed by the manufacturer
Kingston does not state this for this model. · The XS1000 data sheet publishes no drop, water or dust rating.
Source
Compatibility & box
2 items
- Included cables
- USB Type-C (drive) to USB Type-A (host) cable, 12 in; USB Type-A to USB Type-C adapter
Kingston's 'Includes' list. For Android/iOS/iPadOS devices an additional OTG cable, not supplied by Kingston, may be required.
Source - Compatibility
- Windows 11 and 10, macOS 10.15.x or later, Linux 4.4.x or later, ChromeOS, Android and iOS/iPadOS 13 or later
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.
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