KingstonSSDExternalUSB

Kingston 1TB USB

This portable external SSD delivers fast file transfers at up to 1050 MB/s, making it ideal for creative professionals and anyone who needs reliable backup and storage on the go. The compact 2.5" design with USB connectivity works seamlessly across most computers, and the 1TB capacity gives you plenty of room for documents, photos, and video projects. Backed by a solid 5-year warranty, it's a dependable choice for daily portable storage needs.

Specifications

Capacity

1 TB

Drive Type

SSD

Interface

The physical connection to your computer, console, or camera. NVMe is typically fastest, but SATA, USB, and SD speeds vary a lot between products, check the Read Speed row too.

USB

Form Factor

The drive's physical size and shape. M.2 is a slim stick for modern SSDs, 2.5″ and 3.5″ are older cased formats.

2.5"

Read Speed

How fast data can be read from the drive. Higher is better, especially for boot times and load screens.

1.1 GB/s

Write Speed

How fast data can be written to the drive. Matters most for copying large files, recording video, or heavy multitasking.

1.0 GB/s

NAND Type

TLC is the mainstream flash type with a solid balance of speed and endurance. QLC costs less per gigabyte but slows more under heavy writes.

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DRAM Cache

A DRAM cache gives steadier performance under heavy or random workloads. Drives without one are usually fine for everyday use.

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Sided

Whether the flash chips are mounted on one side of the circuit board or both. Single-sided drives fit in more laptops and handhelds with tight internal clearance, and their heatsinks are an easier fit in the PS5's expansion bay too.

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Placement

External

Warranty

5 years