Kingston DataTraveler Max

512 GB, USB-A
CHF0.14/1GB
376Ratings
BrandMore from Kingston
Test reportsVery good based on 2 tests
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Colour2

Memory Size3

Product details

The Kingston DataTraveler Max series USB sticks achieve record-breaking read and write speeds thanks to the latest USB 3.2 Gen 2 standard. The unique, ribbed casing designed for portability protects the connector when not in use and can be moved with a single motion. Available with USB Type-C and Type-A connectors, it is suitable for both next-generation laptops and desktops as well as traditional devices. The DT Max series delivers top-notch 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.

Key specifications

Exact USB ports
USB-A 1.0 (1x)
Write transfer speed
900 MB/s
Read transfer speed
1000 MB/s
USB stick housing
Sliding mechanism
Length
91.17 mm

General information

Item number
21561954
Manufacturer
Kingston
Category
USB memory sticks
Manufacturer No.
DTMAXA/512GB
Release date
30.8.2022

Colour

Colour
Red
Exact colour description
Red

Data storage properties

Storage capacity
512 GB
USB ports
USB-A
Exact USB ports
USB-A 1.0 (1x)
Write transfer speed
900 MB/s
Read transfer speed
1000 MB/s

Hardware form factor

USB stick housing
Sliding mechanism

Origin

Country of origin
China

Voluntary climate contribution

CO₂ emissions
0.35 kg
Climate contribution
CHF 0.11

Product dimensions

Length
91.17 mm
Width
22 mm
Height
9.02 mm
Weight
14 g

Package dimensions

Length
17 cm
Width
9.70 cm
Height
1.70 cm
Weight
44 g

30-day right of return
5 years Warranty (Bring-in)
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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
  • 10.Intenso
    0.2 %
  • 10.iStorage
    0.2 %
  • 10.Kingston
    0.2 %
  • 10.Samsung
    0.2 %
  • 10.SANDISK
    0.2 %

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.Hama
    0 days
  • 1.Intenso
    0 days
  • 1.Kingston
    0 days
  • 1.MediaRange
    0 days
  • 1.Patriot
    0 days

Return rate

How often is a product of this brand in the «USB memory sticks» category returned?

Source: Digitec Galaxus
  • 16.SANDISK
    0.8 %
  • 20.Intenso
    0.9 %
  • 20.Kingston
    0.9 %
  • 20.MyMedia
    0.9 %
  • 20.Samsung
    0.9 %
Source: Digitec Galaxus

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Overall ratingVery good80/100
Very good89/100
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Rank 2 out of 11Computer BildUSB-Sticks im TestReleaseSeptember 2025

A real surprise: the USB flash drives tested are significantly faster. The test winner among the 1-terabyte models, the Xlyne Ultra Fast Flash Drive (105 euros), is particularly fast, managing up to 2 gigabytes per second. The other sticks cannot keep up with this, not even the test winner in the 2-terabyte models...

Good70/100
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CT MagazinSingle testReleaseJuly 2022
  • Positivevery fast
  • NegativePower consumption not measurable
  • NegativeNo SMART info

The Kingston Data Traveler Max is almost as long as the SSDs in this test. The data rate for reading is almost 1 GByte/s. When writing many small files, the stick is far ahead with 55 MByte/s, making it very suitable for backing up files of all kinds. The model pictured with a type A connection was provided to us by Kingston in advance for the test; the models previously available in Germany had...