Kingston XS1000

1000 GB
Price in EUR including VAT
EUR81,56/1TB
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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.

Key specifications

Interface
USB 3.2 Gen 2
Read transfer speed
1050 MB/s
Write transfer speed
1000 MB/s
Item number
37220014

General information

Manufacturer
Category
Manufacturer no.
SXS1000/1000G
Release date
31.7.2023
Sales rank in Category External SSD

Colour

Colour
Black
Exact colour description
Black

Data storage properties

Storage capacity
1000 GB
Interface
USB 3.2 Gen 2
Read transfer speed
1050 MB/s
Write transfer speed
1000 MB/s

Origin

Country of origin
China

Scope of delivery

Scope of delivery
USB C to A cable

Product dimensions

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

Package dimensions

Length
11.80 cm
Width
8.50 cm
Height
2.90 cm
Weight
69 g

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

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
  • 12.Adata
    1,4 %
  • 12.Transcend
    1,4 %
  • 14.Kingston
    1,6 %
  • 15.SanDisk Professional
    1,9 %
  • 15.Verbatim
    1,9 %

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.Samsung
    5 days
  • 7.SanDisk
    6 days
  • 7.SanDisk Professional
    6 days
  • 9.Kingston
    7 days
  • 10.LaCie
    9 days

Return rate

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

Source: Galaxus
  • 4.Samsung
    0,7 %
  • 5.Intenso
    0,9 %
  • 6.Kingston
    1 %
  • 6.SanDisk
    1 %
  • 8.Seagate
    1,1 %
Source: Galaxus

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Overall ratingVery good88/100
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gamezoom.netSingle testReleaseSeptember 2024
  • Positivehigh-quality workmanship
  • Positivenon-slip housing
  • Positivecompact
  • Positivemodern technology
  • PositiveVery good (everyday) performance
  • PositiveLow heat generation
    Good70/100
    Rank 36 out of 40Stiftung WarentestExterne SSD-Festplatten im TestReleaseMarch 2024

    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...

    Very good96/100
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    Rank 2 out of 5Computer BildEXTERNE SSDs IM VERGLEICHReleaseMarch 2024

    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...

    Very good94/100
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    Rank 6 out of 8Computer BildEXTERNE SSDs IM VERGLEICHReleaseMarch 2024

    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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    notebookcheck.comSingle testReleaseOctober 2023

    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
    Basic TutorialsSingle testReleaseSeptember 2023

    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...