Kingston Digital, Inc., the flash memory affiliate of Kingston Technology Company, Inc., a world leader in memory products and technology solutions, today announced the XS1000 External SSD, a small and incredibly sleek file backup solution. XS1000 joins XS2000 as a new product offering in Kingston's external SSD product portfolio. Both drives are extremely compact and under 29 grams to provide pocket-sized portability.

Kingston's XS1000 offers read speeds up to 1,050 MB/s and large capacities up to 2 TB providing ample room for storing countless photos, videos, and files. The drive comes with a USB-C 3 to USB-A cable and maintains backwards compatibility to ensure seamless connectivity with legacy devices. Small like a key fob, the XS1000 serves as a reliable companion for easy file backups, guaranteeing continuous access to your important documents, cherished memories and media files."Our customers are looking for convenient, fast and reliable storage at an affordable price. With the addition of XS1000 they can look no further as we now offer more options for external storage," said Keith Schimmenti, SSD business manager, Kingston. "We designed this drive to be sleek and compact, measuring merely half the size of a standard SSD. This ensures unparalleled portability, making it the ultimate selection for those seeking a combination of convenience and top-notch performance available in the market."

XS1000 is available in 1 TB and 2 TB capacities and is backed by a limited five-year warranty with free technical support. For more information visit kingston.com.

XS1000 External SSD Features and Specifications:

• Ultimate portability: Compact and weighing just under 29 g, this sleek, all-black SSD fits in your palm, allowing you to take your files on the go effortlessly.
• Reliable file backup: Take it all with you. Transfer and store your documents, large photos and videos without interruption.
• Increased storage: Expand your digital library with high capacities up to 2 TB to preserve life's cherished moments.
• USB 3.2 Gen 2 support: Achieve read speeds up to 1,050 MB/s with backwards compatibility to USB 3.2 Gen 1 ensuring seamless connectivity with legacy devices.
• Interface: USB 3.2 Gen 2
• Speed: Up to 1,050 MB/s read, 1,000 MB/s write
• NAND: 3D
• Capacities: 1 TB, 2 TB
• Dimensions: 69.54 x 32.58 x 13.5 mm
• Weight: 28.7 g
• Casing Material: Metal + Plastic
• Operating temperature: 0°C~40°C
• Storage temperature: -20°C~85°C
• Warranty/Support: Limited 5-year warranty with free technical support
• Compatible with: Windows 11, 10, macOS (v.10.15.x +), Linux (v. 4.4.x +), Chrome OS, Android, iOS/iPadOS (v.13+)