Tiny SSD Kingston XS1000 introduced – much smaller than conventional drives

Two versions available

Kingston has launched the XS1000 Mobile Solid State Drive, the ultimate compact file backup solution that weighs less than 29g.

The Kingston XS1000 reportedly offers a maximum read speed of 1050MB/s and a storage capacity of 1TB or 2TB. The package includes a cable with USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 and USB-A connectors. Kingston said the new drive is “half the size of a standard SSD” and comes with a five-year warranty and free technical support.

Tiny SSD Kingston XS1000 introduced – much smaller than conventional drives

It can work normally in temperatures ranging from 0 to 40°C. The device is compatible with Windows 11/10, macOS (v.10.15.x+), Linux (v.4.4.x+), Chrome OS, Android, and iOS/ iPad OS (v.13+).

Prices are $69 and $115 depending on volume.