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Kingston DataTraveler Max
1000 GB, USB-ADelivered Tue, 23.9.
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The Kingston DataTraveler Max series USB drives achieve record-breaking read and write speeds thanks to the latest USB 3.2 Gen 2 standard. The unique, ribbed design focused on portability protects the connector when not in use and allows for easy movement with a single motion. It is available with both USB Type-C and Type-A connectors, making it suitable for next-generation laptops and desktops as well as traditional devices. The DT Max series delivers top-tier performance and offers large capacities of up to 1 TB, making it ideal for transferring and storing large digital files such as HD photos, 4K/8K videos, music, and more.
Exact USB ports | USB-A 3.2 Gen 2 (1x) |
Write transfer speed | 900 MB/s |
Read transfer speed | 1000 MB/s |
USB stick housing | Sliding mechanism |
Item number | 21561980 |
Manufacturer | Kingston |
Category | USB memory sticks |
Manufacturer no. | DTMAXA/1TB |
Release date | 28.7.2022 |
Sales rank in Category USB memory sticks | 165 of 2347 |
Colour | Red |
Exact colour description | Red |
Storage capacity | 1000 GB |
USB ports | USB-A |
Exact USB ports | USB-A 3.2 Gen 2 (1x) |
Write transfer speed | 900 MB/s |
Read transfer speed | 1000 MB/s |
USB stick housing | Sliding mechanism |
Country of origin | China, Taiwan |
CO₂-Emission | |
Climate contribution |
Length | 91 mm |
Width | 22 mm |
Height | 9.02 mm |
Weight | 14 g |
Length | 17.10 cm |
Width | 8.80 cm |
Height | 1.70 cm |
Weight | 45 g |
Specifications may include unverified machine translations.
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Warranty score
How often does a product of this brand in the «USB memory sticks» category have a defect within the first 24 months?
Source: Digitec Galaxus- 14.Emtec0.3 %
- 14.Hama0.3 %
- 14.Kingston0.3 %
- 14.Transcend0.3 %
- 14.V70.3 %
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: Digitec Galaxus- 1.Hama0 days
- 1.Intenso0 days
- 1.Kingston0 days
- 1.MediaRange0 days
- 1.Patriot0 days
Return rate
How often is a product of this brand in the «USB memory sticks» category returned?
Source: Digitec Galaxus- 13.Transcend0.6 %
- 16.Corsair0.7 %
- 16.Kingston0.7 %
- 16.PNY0.7 %
- 16.SANDISK0.7 %
Source: Digitec Galaxus
Translation: machine translated
Overall ratingVery good83/100
Good70/100
- Good 10 Gbit/s performance for light tasks
- Affordable
- Clever, hinged USB-A design
- Slows down drastically during very long write operations
- Cheap plastic feel
If the price is right, the Kingston Datatraveler Max easily fulfils the requirements of most users. I can therefore recommend the USB stick without reservation for relatively light tasks. I also like the way the cover snaps into place. However, if you are looking for a stick that is fast for really large files, you should look for a different model.
This test report belongs to a different type: DataTraveler Max (256 GB, USB-A)
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- Very good price-performance ratio
- Very high data rate
- Not suitable for iPads with protective cover
- Plastic housing
The largest USB-C stick in terms of storage size and housing size is the Datatraveler Max from Kingston. Compatible with the USB 3.2 Gen 2 standard, the Datatraveler Max is more akin to an SSD drive than a USB stick. Kingston promises an unprecedented speed of 1,000 MB/s read and 900 MB/s write for a USB stick...
Very good85/100
- Very good performance (writing and reading)
- low weight
- handy slider
- fair price
- Aluminium housing would be better
- High heat generation under load