The new DataTraveler Max, a high-performance USB-C thumb drive, supports the latest USB 3.2 Gen 2 … [+]
I love using USB flash drives. They are the easiest and most convenient way of carrying around important data and files that I’m working on. The only drawback with a thumb drive is they often tend to be achingly slow at reading and writing data when compared with SATA and NVMe SSDs.
Now Kingston Technology has announced that it is now shipping DataTraveler Max, a high-performance USB-C thumb drive that supports the latest USB 3.2 Gen 2 standard. The new DataTraveler Max delivers record-breaking speeds of up to 1,000MB/s read and 900MB/s write, which make it one of the fastest USB drives on the market and the first of its kind.
The DataTraveler Max is designed with to be portable and convenient. Its ridged casing protects the connector when it’s not in use and can easily be moved in a single motion. The drive can be used to transfer and store large digital files such as HD photos, 4K/8K videos, music and more and is available in 256GB, 512GB and 1TB capacities.
The new drive includes a loop for keeping it attached to a keyring and there’s also LED status indicator to show when the drive is reading or writing and is handy warning not to unplug the drive during use. USB thumb drives are useful for backing up folders of documents or photos and they’re ideal for users who need storage on-the-go. Now that there’s a drive with speeds closer to hard drives and SSDs, this convenient and portable form of storage is much more useful.
Pricing and Availability: The Kingston DataTraveler Max is available in capacities from 256GB to 1TB and is backed by a five-year warranty with free technical support. Prices to be advised.
More info: kingston.com.
Tech Specs:
- Latest USB 3.2 Gen 2 Standard.
- Speeds: up to 1,000MB/s Read, 900MB/s Write
- Capacities: 256GB, 512GB and 1TB
- Connector: USB-C
- Interface: USB 3.1 Gen 2
- Dimensions: 82.17 x 22.00 x 9.02 mm
- Weight: 12g
- Warranty/support: 5-year warranty with free technical support
- Compatibility: Windows 10, 8.1, Mac OS (v. 10.14.x +), Linux (v. 2.6.x +), Chrome OS