Technical Snapshot

The Kingston XS1000 1TB Portable SSD is a portable external solid state drive built with 3D NAND flash and a USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10Gbps) interface. It delivers sequential read speeds Up to 1,050 MB/s and sequential write speeds Up to 1,000 MB/s. The drive offers 1TB of storage, backed by a 5-year limited warranty. Part of Kingston's XS1000 product line, this drive targets mobile professionals, photographers, and content creators needing fast portable storage.

Use Case: Portable storage, file transfers, mobile content creation
Compatibility: USB-enabled PCs, Macs, and gaming consoles
Category: Portable External SSD — Kingston XS1000

Kingston SSD

Kingston XS1000

XS1000 1TB Portable SSD

Name: Kingston XS1000 1TB Portable SSD
Brand: Kingston
SKU: SXS1000/1000G

USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10Gbps) · Portable · 3D NAND · Up to 1,050 MB/s Read

Capacity 1TB

Seq Read Up to 1,050 MB/s

Seq Write Up to 1,000 MB/s

Interface USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10Gbps)

MPNSXS1000/1000G

EAN740617338515

CategorySolid State Drives

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Interface & Transfer Speed

Form FactorPortable

InterfaceUSB 3.2 Gen 2 (10Gbps)

Sequential ReadUp to 1,050 MB/s

Sequential WriteUp to 1,000 MB/s

NAND Type3D NAND

Warranty5-year limited

Full Specifications

Data sourced from Kingston product specifications

Storage
Product Line	XS1000
Capacity	1TB
Form Factor	Portable
Interface	USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10Gbps)
NAND Type	3D NAND
Performance
Sequential Read	Up to 1,050 MB/s
Sequential Write	Up to 1,000 MB/s
Endurance & Reliability
Warranty	5-year limited
Product
Brand	Kingston
MPN	SXS1000/1000G
EAN	740617338515
Variant	black
Physical
Weight	28.5 g
Package Dimensions	22.225 x 13.97 x 18.415 cm

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Frequently Asked Questions

What devices is the Kingston XS1000 1TB Portable compatible with?

The Kingston XS1000 1TB Portable SSD connects via USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10Gbps) and is compatible with Windows PCs, Macs, gaming consoles (PS5, Xbox), and other USB-enabled devices. No additional drivers are needed for most operating systems.

Is the Kingston XS1000 1TB Portable fast enough for video editing?

The Kingston XS1000 1TB Portable SSD delivers Up to 1,050 MB/s sequential read and Up to 1,000 MB/s write performance. This is sufficient for editing 4K video directly from the drive.

How fast is the Kingston XS1000 1TB Portable?

The Kingston XS1000 1TB Portable SSD delivers Up to 1,050 MB/s sequential read and Up to 1,000 MB/s sequential write speeds.

What type of NAND does the Kingston XS1000 1TB Portable use?

The Kingston XS1000 1TB Portable SSD uses 3D NAND flash memory with 1TB storage capacity.

What warranty does the Kingston XS1000 1TB Portable come with?

The Kingston XS1000 1TB Portable SSD comes with a 5-year limited warranty.

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