Technical Snapshot

The Kingston XS2000 500GB Portable SSD is a portable external solid state drive built with 3D TLC NAND flash and a USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 (20Gbps) interface. It delivers sequential read speeds Up to 2,000 MB/s and sequential write speeds Up to 2,000 MB/s. The drive offers 500GB of storage, backed by a 5-year limited warranty. Part of Kingston's XS2000 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 XS2000
Kingston XS2000 500GB Portable SSD
Kingston SSD
Kingston XS2000

XS2000 500GB Portable SSD

USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 (20Gbps) · Portable · 3D TLC NAND · Up to 2,000 MB/s Read

Total usable storage capacity of the drive.
Capacity 500GB
Maximum sequential read speed under optimal conditions.
Seq Read Up to 2,000 MB/s
Maximum sequential write speed under optimal conditions.
Seq Write Up to 2,000 MB/s
Physical and protocol interface connecting the drive to the host system.
Interface USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 (20Gbps)
MPNSXS2000/500G
EAN740617321357
CategorySolid State Drives
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Interface & Transfer Speed

Form FactorPortable
InterfaceUSB 3.2 Gen 2x2 (20Gbps)
Sequential ReadUp to 2,000 MB/s
Sequential WriteUp to 2,000 MB/s
NAND Type3D TLC NAND
ControllerSMI SM2320
Warranty5-year limited

Full Specifications

Data sourced from Kingston product specifications
Storage
Product LineXS2000
Capacity500GB
Form FactorPortable
InterfaceUSB 3.2 Gen 2x2 (20Gbps)
NAND Type3D TLC NAND
ControllerSMI SM2320
Performance
Sequential ReadUp to 2,000 MB/s
Sequential WriteUp to 2,000 MB/s
Endurance & Reliability
Warranty5-year limited
Product
BrandKingston
MPNSXS2000/500G
EAN740617321357
Variantbare
Physical
Weight28.9 g
Package Dimensions46.99 x 22.225 x 19.05 cm

Support & Downloads

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Frequently Asked Questions

What devices is the Kingston XS2000 500GB Portable compatible with?

The Kingston XS2000 500GB Portable SSD connects via USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 (20Gbps) 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 XS2000 500GB Portable fast enough for video editing?

The Kingston XS2000 500GB Portable SSD delivers Up to 2,000 MB/s sequential read and Up to 2,000 MB/s write performance. This is sufficient for editing 4K video directly from the drive.

How fast is the Kingston XS2000 500GB Portable?

The Kingston XS2000 500GB Portable SSD delivers Up to 2,000 MB/s sequential read and Up to 2,000 MB/s sequential write speeds.

What type of NAND does the Kingston XS2000 500GB Portable use?

The Kingston XS2000 500GB Portable SSD uses 3D TLC NAND flash memory with 500GB storage capacity. TLC NAND offers a good balance of performance, endurance, and cost.

What warranty does the Kingston XS2000 500GB Portable come with?

The Kingston XS2000 500GB Portable SSD comes with a 5-year limited warranty.

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