It is true that USB sticks are not as common as before, when they were the main method of transporting data securely; but they are still used by many fans in many sectors who don’t want to use the cloud to store their files.

For those users, Kingston has continued to invest in the development of faster USB drives and this week announced the new DataTraveler Max; the new model connects to our computer via USB-C (and should work with our tablets as well), except that it takes advantage of the latest USB 3.2 Gen 2 standard, which is especially good and we have a new laptop that implements it.

If that’s the case, we can enjoy crazy speeds in this memory. Kingston promises 1,000 MB / s read and 900 MB / s write, although as usual, the speed we get will depend on the files we are copying and if our system follows the USB 3.2 Gen 2 standard. As a result, this is one of the fastest USB sticks on the market, probably the fastest publicly available from a major manufacturer like Kingston.

DataTraveler Max

DataTraveler Max will be available in three different capacities, ranging from 256 GB, up to 512 GB and up to 1 TB; so it doesn’t offer as much storage space as a portable SSD, although the size is obviously much smaller, with dimensions of 82.17 mm x 22 mm x 9.02 mm. It is designed for one-handed use, with a sliding cover to reveal the connector and an LED status indicator; we can easily attach it to the key, and it weighs only 12 grams.

The Kingston DataTraveler Max is priceless at the moment, though hopefully it’s not cheap considering its features.
With that in mind, Kingston Digital has expanded its portfolio of external storage solutions with DataTraveler Max, a pendrive that achieves stratospheric speed and storage capacity between 1 Tbyte.

USB4 will be before and after external storage connectivity. Its latest specification was published by the organization responsible for this standard, USB-IF, and improves on all current ones, with a baseband bandwidth of up to 40 Gbps; In compatibility with Thunderbolt 4; It is possible to connect to the Display Port or HDMI with special modes, as well as with USB PD device charges.

The new standard will be rolled out in 2022, but until then manufacturers will tighten up existing standards. Kingston is powered by a DataTraveler Max connected to the USB 3.2 Gen 2 interface internally, which achieves a maximum read speed of 1,000 Mbytes per second and a maximum write speed of 900 MB / s. This allows for seamless transfer and storage, like digital files like 4K / 8K videos.