Very good88/100
- High read and write speed
- Very large capacity
- Very light and compact
- Robust and non-slip housing
- No encryption option
- No USB type A cable included in the scope of delivery
Kingston XS2000
4000 GBtomorrow with flash delivery
to check if flash delivery is available to you.
Product details
Kingston's XS2000 Portable SSD leverages the speeds of USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 to deliver next-generation performance in a compact external drive. With lightning-fast transfer speeds of up to 2,000 MB/s, the XS2000 enhances productivity with minimal interruption. It offers high-speed storage options of up to 2 TB for the rapid offloading and editing of high-resolution images, 8K videos, and large documents. The drive is future-proof to keep up with storage demands and is instantly compatible with most devices. It connects via USB-C, allowing content creators to access their data from a PC or mobile device anywhere. Whether switching between work, gaming, and hobby projects, the XS2000 features a detachable, rugged casing and is IP55 certified for water and dust resistance, making it the perfect companion for photoshoots or outdoor adventures.
Interface | USB-C |
Read transfer speed | 2000 MB/s |
Write transfer speed | 2000 MB/s |
Item number | 21082010 |
Manufacturer | Kingston |
Category | External SSD |
Manufacturer no. | SXS2000/4000G |
Release date | 30.8.2022 |
Sales rank in Category External SSD | 31 of 730 |
External links |
Colour | Silver |
Exact colour description | Silver |
Storage capacity | 4000 GB |
Interface | USB-C |
Read transfer speed | 2000 MB/s |
Write transfer speed | 2000 MB/s |
SSD Features | AES encryption, PLP Security, SMART Support, WWN support |
Country of origin | China, Taiwan |
CO₂-Emission | |
Climate contribution |
Scope of delivery | Protective case, USB-C to USB-C cable |
Length | 6.95 cm |
Width | 3.26 cm |
Height | 1.35 cm |
Weight | 28.90 g |
Length | 15.80 cm |
Width | 11.60 cm |
Height | 4.10 cm |
Weight | 122 g |
Specifications may include unverified machine translations.
30-day right of return
5 years Warranty (Bring-in)
15 additional offers
Compare products
Goes with
Reviews & Ratings
Warranty score
How often does a product of this brand in the «External SSD» category have a defect within the first 24 months?
Source: Digitec Galaxus- 12.OWC1.2 %
- 14.Verbatim1.3 %
- 15.Kingston1.4 %
- 16.Silicon Power1.6 %
- 17.SanDisk Professional1.9 %
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- 5.WD3 days
- 6.Samsung4 days
- 7.Kingston5 days
- 8.SanDisk6 days
- 8.SanDisk Professional6 days
Return rate
How often is a product of this brand in the «External SSD» category returned?
Source: Digitec Galaxus- 6.Verbatim1 %
- 8.Crucial1.1 %
- 8.Kingston1.1 %
- 8.WD1.1 %
- 11.Corsair1.2 %
Source: Digitec Galaxus
Translation: machine translated
Overall ratingVery good88/100
CHIP OnlineSingle testReleaseJanuary 2025
Very good92/100
- Outstanding read and write speeds
- Very light and compact
- Robust and non-slip housing
- No encryption option
- No USB type A cable included in the scope of delivery
In our test, the Kingston XS2000 with 2TB storage capacity proves to be a very fast external SSD. It transfers data at a very high speed via the USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 standard. We measured read and write transfer rates of an excellent 1,976 MB/s and 1,744 MB/s respectively in the test...
Very good90/100
- Good 20 GBit/s performance
- Compact housing with IP55 certification
- With removable rubber protective cover
- 5 years manufacturer's warranty
- Relatively warm under load
- Slower than most of the competition
Very good80/100
- Small form factor
- Good value
- Good performance for everyday applications
- Slows down drastically when writing large files
For the average user, the low price of this 10 Gbit/s SSD, which is suitable for everyday use, is the most important selling point. However, the slow write processes for large files prevent it from being used for video editing.
This test report belongs to a different type: XS2000 (2000 GB)
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...
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...