Despite the fact that Gen 2x2 drives are capable of blazing speeds, you may need to roll up your sleeves to create a system that is appropriately tuned. A 12-inch USB-C to USB-C cable is included with the drive.Īlthough few modern laptops have USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 native capability, some (typically higher-end) desktop motherboards do, and desktop PCI Express extension cards are available. The XS 2000 requires a computer with a USB-C 3.2 Gen 2x2 port to achieve its greatest transfer speeds, but it's fully backward-compatible with USB 3.2 Gen 2 as well as USB versions 3.1 and 3.0 and will automatically default to the fastest speed your system permits. The protective rubber sleeve on the drive is black, stretchy, and removable, and is cut such that the oval shows through while it's in place.Ī USB Type-C port in the middle of one end supports USB 3.2 Gen 2x2. A few of stylistic flourishes were added by the company: The drive has a tapered one end and an oval depression on top. The matte-black body of the drive is sandwiched between a silver-colored top (with the Kingston name in black) and a silver-colored bottom. It's approximately the same length as a regular USB flash drive but about a third wider. The Kingston is small for an external SSD, measuring 0.5 by 1.3 by 2.7 inches (HWD) and weighing little over an ounce.
