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Compact black rectangular SSD with rounded edges and USB-C port

Kingston Technology Corp.

Kingston Technology Corp. SXS1000/1000G 1TB portable SSD

SKU CH-W8AH-BC7H0 MPN SXS1000/1000G

1 TB portable solid-state drive with USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C reaching 1050 MB/s read and 1000 MB/s write in a 28.9 g black enclosure

  • Total capacity1 TB
  • Sequential read speedUp to 1,050 MB/s
  • Sequential write speedUp to 1,000 MB/s
  • Interface typeUSB 3.2 Gen 2 × 2 Type-C
  • NAND flash type3D NAND
  • Setup requirementsWindows® 11, 10, macOS (v.10.15.x +), Linux (v. 4.4.x +), Ch

Capacity 1TB

  • Up to 1050 MBps read speed for rapid file access
  • Up to 1000 MBps write speed for quick backups
  • Weighs 28.9g and 13.5mm thin for easy portability
  • USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C interface with broad device compatibility
  • 3D NAND technology in 1TB capacity for reliable storage

Compact Portable Storage

The Kingston SXS1000 is a 1TB external solid-state drive built around 3D NAND flash and a USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C interface. It delivers sequential reads up to 1050 MBps and writes up to 1000 MBps in a housing that weighs 28.9g and measures 69.54 by 32.58 by 13.5 mm. The drive works with Windows 11 and 10, macOS 10.15 or later, Linux kernel 4.4 or later, Chrome OS, Android and iOS or iPadOS 13 and newer.

Ideal For Quick Backups

Creative professionals and everyday users who need fast, pocket-sized storage for documents, photos and video clips will find the performance and capacity a good match. Buyers who require sustained write speeds for continuous high-bitrate recording, hardware encryption, or ruggedised IP-rated protection should consider other options.

Deciding Specification

The USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C connection sets the real-world transfer ceiling; a host port limited to USB 3.2 Gen 2 or USB 3.1 Gen 1 will not reach the quoted 1050 MBps read and 1000 MBps write figures.

How it compares

Measured against everything we stock in Portable USB SSDs, at today’s prices. Recalculated every night.

Price $71.99
Cheaper than about 87% of the 410 comparable items (median $202.99).
Total capacity 1 TB
Typical for this category: the median of 311 items is 1 TB.
Sequential read speed Up to 1,050 MB/s
Typical for this category: the median of 166 items is 1,050 MB/s.
Price per TB $71.99 per TB
Cheaper than about 89% of the 310 comparable items (median $142.00 per TB).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameKingston
Product lineSXS1000
Model nameSXS1000/1000G
Total capacity1 TB
Product colorBlack
Performance
Sequential read speedUp to 1,050 MB/s
Sequential write speedUp to 1,000 MB/s
Storage
NAND flash type3D NAND
Ports & slots
Interface typeUSB 3.2 Gen 2 × 2 Type-C
Size & build
Overall width69.54 mm
Product depth32.58 mm
Overall height13.5 mm
Product weight28.9g
Shipping weight0.12 kg
Package size155 × 109 × 38 mm
Environment & compliance
Operating temperature range0 °C to 40 °C
Storage temperature range-20 °C to 85 °C

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Questions about this item

How hot does the XS1000 get when I run large transfers all day?

The drive is rated for an operating temperature range of 0°C to 40°C and has no moving parts, so it stays cool under sustained loads.

Do I need a USB-C port on my laptop or can I use the included adapter with a regular USB-A port?

The box includes a USB-C to USB-A adapter, so the drive works with either port type on Windows 10 or 11, macOS 10.15 or later, Linux 4.4 or later, Chrome OS, Android and iOS or iPadOS 13 or later.

Will the SXS1000 slow down when I plug it into my older USB 3.0 Type-A port?

It will operate at the USB 3.0 port's maximum speed instead of the drive's rated 1050 MB/s read and 1000 MB/s write, but it remains fully functional.

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