Imagine waiting for a large video file to copy and watching the progress bar crawl. That slow transfer steals time from your projects and fun. The Kingston Technology 500G PORTABLE SSD XS2000,500GB,USB-C,2000MB/s, Black/Silver ends that frustration. It is a compact external drive that moves data at blazing speed, so you can edit, play, and share without delay.
Kingston Technology 500G PORTABLE SSD XS2000,500GB,USB-C,2000MB/s, Black/Silver
Many people store photos, games, and work files on slow hard drives or cloud services that need a constant internet connection. The lag makes deadlines harder and entertainment less enjoyable. This problem matters because every minute you wait is a minute you cannot create or relax. The XS2000 solves it by offering USB-C 3.2 Gen 2x2 speeds up to 2,000 MB/s, giving you instant access to large files while staying light enough to fit in a pocket.
Benefits
- Fast transfers let you finish editing 8K video in minutes, not hours.
- Small size means you can carry 500 GB of data wherever you go.
- Rugged sleeve protects the drive from drops up to six feet.
- IP55 rating keeps your data safe from rain, dust, and accidental spills.
- Works with PC, Mac, iOS, Android and PS5, so you need only one drive.
Usages
Use the XS2000 as a backup for your laptop when you travel for work. Connect it to a camera on a photoshoot and move raw files to edit on a tablet. Gamers can expand their PS5 storage and take saved games to a friends console. Creators can store project libraries and load them on any computer without waiting for cloud sync.
Key Features
- USB-C 3.2 Gen 2x2 interface for up to 2,000 MB/s read/write.
- 500 GB of 3D NAND flash storage.
- Metal and plastic housing in sleek black and silver.
- Removable rubber sleeve for shock protection up to 1.8 m.
- IP55 rating for water and dust resistance.
- Compatible with Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS and Android.
- Includes USB-C to USB-C cable for direct phone connection.
- Lightweight at 58.3 g and only 13.5 mm thick.
- No Wi-Fi or Thunderbolt needed - plug and play on any USB-C device.
- Supports PS5 external storage expansion.
Specifications
| Solid state drive |
| Write speed |
2000 MB/s |
| Read speed |
2000 MB/s |
| Memory type |
3D NAND |
| SSD capacity |
500 GB |
| Ports & interfaces |
| Wi-Fi |
No |
| Thunderbolt technology |
No |
| USB version |
3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) |
| USB connector |
USB Type-C |
| Features |
| Country of origin |
China, Taiwan |
| Linux operating systems supported |
Yes |
| Mac operating systems supported |
Mac OS X 10.14 Mojave, Mac OS X 10.15 Catalina, Mac OS X 10.15.3 Catalina, Mac OS X 11.0 Big Sur |
| Windows operating systems supported |
Windows 10, Windows 10 Education, Windows 10 Education x64, Windows 10 Enterprise, Windows 10 Enterprise x64, Windows 10 Home, Windows 10 Home x64, Windows 10 IOT Core, Windows 10 IoT Enterprise, Windows 10 Pro, Windows 10 Pro x64, Windows 10 x64, Windows 8.1, Windows 8.1 Enterprise, Windows 8.1 Enterprise x64, Windows 8.1 Pro, Windows 8.1 Pro x64, Windows 8.1 x64 |
| Protection features |
Dust resistant, Shock resistant, Water resistant |
| Housing material |
Metal, Plastic |
| Product colour |
Black, Silver |
| Operational conditions |
| Storage temperature (T-T) |
-20 - 85 °C |
| Operating temperature (T-T) |
0 - 40 °C |
| Weight & dimensions |
| Weight |
58.3 g |
| Height |
13.5 mm |
| Depth |
69.5 mm |
| Width |
32.6 mm |
| Packaging data |
| Package weight |
120.47 g |
| Package height |
151.1 mm |
| Package depth |
41.4 mm |
| Package width |
111.2 mm |
