Kingston Refreshes XS Series SSDs for Professionals, Everyday Users
Kingston Technology is updating its XS Series External SSDs, offering enhanced designs and performance for both professional and everyday applications, ensuring there’s a storage solution for everyone.
XS Series: What’s New?
The updated XS series features the XS2000, XS1000, and XS1000R external SSD models. Thes now include updated packaging and branding, prominently featuring Kingston’s redhead mascot, rex.This visual update highlights the company’s dedication to performance, reliability, and customer support, building on nearly four decades in the tech industry.
Did you know? The global SSD market is projected to reach $78.96 billion by 2029, growing at a CAGR of 11.2% (Fortune Business Insights).
Pro-Level Performance: XS2000
The XS2000 external SSD is Kingston’s top-tier product, boasting sequential read and write speeds of up to 2,000MB/s and storage options up to 4TB. Designed for content creators and media professionals, the XS2000 supports direct Apple ProRes video recording, integrating seamlessly with mobile devices and production workflows. Kingston touts this device as offering studio-grade performance in the palm of their hand.
Everyday Storage: XS1000 and XS1000R
Kingston’s XS1000 and XS1000R models cater to mainstream and everyday storage needs. Positioned as lightweight and portable solutions, they offer read speeds of up to 1,050MB/s and capacities up to 2TB. These products target students, business travelers, and remote workers, balancing performance, portability, and value for file storage, transfer, and backup.
Pro Tip: Regularly backing up your data to an external SSD can protect against data loss from hardware failures or cyberattacks.
Executive Insight
Kevin wu, Sales/Marketing and Business Development Vice President of Kingston’s APAC region, shared his thoughts on the refreshed series:
“At Kingston, our commitment goes beyond just building products, it’s about building trust. The refreshed XS Series, featuring Rex and the ‘Built on Commitment’ tagline, reflects our promise to deliver reliable, innovative, and adaptable technology that evolves with our customers’ needs.”
–kevin Wu, Sales/Marketing and Business Development Vice President
Kingston’s Commitment
Kingston emphasizes that these updates reinforce its position in the memory and storage market. The updated design incorporates the company’s branding and the “Built on Commitment” tagline, representing its ongoing promise to deliver dependable technology solutions globally.
Broader Product Strategy
Kingston’s strategy extends beyond the XS Series, providing memory and storage solutions for cloud computing, IoT devices, laptops, desktop PCs, and wearable tech. The company supplies PC manufacturers and global cloud providers, emphasizing quality assurance, customer engagement, and product development.
Adapting to User Needs
This declaration aligns with Kingston’s approach of updating product lines to maintain compatibility with emerging workflows and user demands. Direct ProRes support on the XS2000 targets professional content creation,while the portable XS series devices are designed for widespread use,reflecting the rise in hybrid and remote work.
Decades of Experience
Kingston’s product portfolio extends beyond external SSDs, distinguished by nearly 40 years in the global tech market. This longevity is supported by its focus on customer service and partnerships. The refreshed Kingston XS Series external SSDs are available now, with a global presence and a local focus in regions like Australia.
