With pocket-sized portability, weighing only 29 grams, and USB 3.2 Gen 2 performance.

Kingston announced the XS1000 external SSD, a small and incredibly modern file backup solution. The XS1000 joins the XS2000 as a new product offering in Kingston's external SSD portfolio. Both units are extremely compact, weighing less than 29 grams for pocket-sized portability.

"Our customers are looking for a convenient, fast and affordable storage solution. With the addition of the XS1000 unit they don't have to look any further as we now offer more external storage options," commented Keith Schimmenti, SSD business manager at Kingston. "We designed this drive to be sleek and compact, half the size of a standard SSD. This provides unparalleled portability and makes it the best choice for those who want a combination of maximum convenience and high performance on the market."

The XS1000 drive is available in 1TB and 2TB capacities and comes with a five-year warranty and free technical support.

Main features

It offers read speeds of up to 1,050 MB/s and large capacities of up to 2 TB, providing enough space to store countless photos, videos and files.

The drive includes a USB-C® to USB-A cable and is compatible with older devices to ensure optimal connectivity.

As small as a keychain, the XS1000 drive is a reliable companion for data backups, ensuring continuous access to your important documents, precious memories and media files.