Up to 8TB & 14,800MB/s: Kingston Showcases High-Speed Drives for Travel Storytellers
In conjunction with World Tourism Day (set by UN Tourism Organization on 27 Sept annually), Kingston Technology is spotlighting its storage lineup designed to support travel content creators, vloggers, and photographers in Malaysia.
As high-resolution RAW photos, 4K/8K footage, and drone videos become more commonplace, having fast and reliable storage is just as vital as carrying the right camera gear to relive those core happy memories.
To tackle file transfers and backups while on the move or back at home, Kingston has a curated selection of internal and portable drives to suggest:
Suggested Portable & External SSDs for Travel
- Kingston XS2000 External SSD:
- Delivers high-speed transfers up to 2,000MB/s using USB 3.2 Gen 2×2
- It features an IP55 rating for dust and water resistance, a protective rubber sleeve, and direct Apple ProRes recording support for compatible devices
- Small and portable
- From RM387 for 500GB (TMT)
- Kingston XS1000 External SSD:
- A pocket-sized portable drive offering read speeds up to 1,050MB/s, making it a quick and lightweight option for expanding phone, tablet, or laptop storage
- Small and portable
- from RM 624 for 1TB (TMT)
- Kingston Dual Portable SSD:
- Features both USB Type-A and Type-C connectors with transfer speeds up to 1,050MB/s, allowing easy file swapping between different devices without needing dongles.
- from RM823 via Kingston Official Shopee Store
Editorial Notes:
I love the fact that Kingston has portable SSDs that can withstand knocks (with the protective cases) and be IP55 rated as travels sometimes entails unexpected weather. This additional peace of mind helps to make this SSD an easy consideration for travellers.
For those who need a more portable, plug-and-play drive for moving files between smartphones and laptops, the Dual Portable SSD gives you better everyday versatility and value without needing extra adapters, allowing you to travel light and not having to worry about space.
Availability & Price
Kingston’s current range of internal and external SSDs are available across authorized retailers and official e-commerce platforms in Malaysia (Shopee & Lazada).
Pricing varies depending on capacity and model.
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