from $94
Storage: 500GB
4 configurations available
The Kingston 500GB XS2000 is a compact, external solid-state drive designed for rapid data transfer and reliable portable storage. Featuring a USB-C 3.2 Gen 2x2 connection, it delivers impressive read and write speeds of up to 2000 MB/s, making it ideal for quickly moving large files or running applications directly from the drive. Its durable metal casing is both shock-resistant and IP55 dust/water-resistant, ensuring your data is protected on the go, all within a remarkably lightweight 1 oz form factor.
Form factor and generation interface dictate compatibility and speed. Prioritize drives with DRAM caches for OS boot drives, as DRAM-less drives can slow down significantly during heavy multitasking. Available from $94.
Solid State Drives (SSDs) have no ongoing costs and consume minimal power. Their cost of ownership is entirely the upfront price per gigabyte.
Common Failure Modes
SSDs have no moving parts, making them immune to physical shock. Failures occur through flash memory wear-out from writing massive amounts of data or sudden controller death.
Form factor and generation interface dictate compatibility and speed. Prioritize drives with DRAM caches for OS boot drives, as DRAM-less drives can slow down significantly during heavy multitasking.
SSDs have a finite number of write cycles, usually measured in Terabytes Written (TBW). For average consumers, this limit takes many years to reach.
The Kingston 500GB XS2000 USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 External Solid State Drive is available at bhphoto, cdw, starting at $94.
Solid State Drives (SSDs) have no ongoing costs and consume minimal power. Their cost of ownership is entirely the upfront price per gigabyte.
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