Kingston Technology XS2000 2 TB USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Black, Silver

The SXS2000/2000G is a 2TB (2000GB) XS2000 Series High-Performance Portable External SSD manufactured by Kingston. It is an ultra-compact, pocket-sized solid-state drive built on an SMI 2320 controller and 3D TLC NAND flash memory. It is optimized for content creators, prosumers, and gamers who need to transfer and edit high-resolution photos, 8K video files, and heavy documents directly from an external drive.

Below are the complete technical specifications for this model:

⚙️ Performance & Architecture

• Storage Capacity: 2 TB (2,000 GB / 2,048 GB formatted raw)

• Drive Type: External Portable Solid State Drive (SSD)

• Internal Storage Technology: 3D TLC NAND Flash Memory

• Controller: Silicon Motion SMI 2320

• Sequential Read Speed: Up to 2,000 MB/s

• Sequential Write Speed: Up to 2,000 MB/s

• Pseudo-SLC (pSLC) Cache: Dynamic cache allocation up to approximately 195 GB for sustained high-speed bursts

🌐 Connectivity & Bus Requirements

• Host Interface: USB 3.2 Gen 2x2

• Interface Bandwidth: 20 Gbps

• Physical Connector: USB Type-C

• Power Source: Fully USB Bus Powered (draws execution power directly from the host connection; no external AC power supply or battery required)

• Performance Note: To achieve full 2,000 MB/s transfer speeds, the host device must be equipped with a native USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C port (or a compatible Thunderbolt 3/4 port that supports the 20Gbps USB standard). Using standard USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5Gbps) or Gen 2 (10Gbps) ports will restrict performance to the maximum speed of those respective ports.

🛡️ Ruggedization & Reliability

• Ingress Protection Rating: IP55 Certified (dust-protected and water-resistant against direct low-pressure nozzle splashes when fitted inside its protective rubber boot)

• Shock Absorption: Shockproof and drop-tested up to 6 feet (1.8 meters) using the included ruggedized sleeve

• Data Security: Non-encrypted (strictly a raw high-performance storage drive; lacks integrated AES hardware encryption or password software management tools)

• Warranty: 5-year limited manufacturer warranty with free technical hardware support

🧱 Physical & Structural Design

• Casing Materials: Premium Metal (Aluminum) combined with structural Plastic

• Dimensions (L x W x H): 69.54 mm x 32.58 mm x 13.50 mm (2.74 x 1.28 x 0.53 inches)

• Weight: 28.9 grams (1.02 oz)

• Product Color: Silver body with black trim accent lines

• Included Accessories: Removable ruggedized charcoal-grey rubber sleeve and a physical USB-C to USB-C cable

🖥️ Platform & OS Compatibility

Operates natively via USB Mass Storage Class standards with plug-and-play compatibility across major computing platforms:

• Windows 11, 10, and 8.1

• macOS 10.14.x and newer

• Linux Kernel 2.6.x and newer

• Chrome OS

• Direct gaming console storage expansion supported for PlayStation 5 (PS5) and Xbox Series X/S (for storing backward-compatible games or cold-storing current-gen titles)