Kingston DataTraveler Max

256 GB, USB 3.2 Gen 2, USB-C
Price in EUR including VAT, free shipping
EUR0,13/1GB
142Ratings
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Test reportsGood based on 1 test
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Data storage interface

Memory Size

Product details

Kingston's DataTraveler Max is a high-performance USB Type-C stick that utilizes the latest USB 3.2 Gen 2 standard and offers record-breaking read/write speeds of up to 1,000/900MB/s. The unique fluted
housing protects the connector when not in use and slides in a single motion. Its design is specifically focused on portability and convenience. The DT Max brings premium performance and large capacities of up to 1TB, making it the ideal solution for transferring and storing large digital files such as HD photos, 4K/8K videos, music and more.

Key specifications

Write transfer speed
900 MB/s
Read transfer speed
1000 MB/s
USB key design
Sliding mechanism
Item number
16560918

General information

Manufacturer
Kingston
Category
USB memory sticks
Manufacturer no.
DTMAX/256GB
Release date
30.8.2021
External links
Manufacturer's site (de)

Colour

Colour group
Black
Exact colour description
Black

Data storage properties

Storage capacity
256 GB
Data storage interface
USB 3.2 Gen 2, 
USB-C
Write transfer speed
900 MB/s
Read transfer speed
1000 MB/s

Hardware form factor

USB key design
Sliding mechanism

Origin

Country of origin
China, 
Taiwan

Product dimensions

Length
82.17 mm
Width
22 mm
Height
9 mm
Weight
12 g

Package dimensions

Length
17 cm
Width
8 cm
Height
3 cm
Weight
42 g

14-day cancellation right
30-day right of returnReturn policy
24 Months Statutory warrantyGuarantee provisions

Reviews & Ratings

Statutory warranty score

How often does a product of this brand in the «USB memory sticks» category have a defect within the first 24 months?

Source: Galaxus
  • 6.Verbatim
  • 16.iStorage
  • 16.Kingston
  • 16.Lexar
  • 19.Hama

Statutory warranty case duration

How many working days on average does it take to process a warranty claim from when it arrives at the service centre until it’s back with the customer?

Source: Galaxus
  • 1.Hama
  • 1.Intenso
  • 1.Kingston
  • 1.MediaRange
  • 1.Philips

Return rate

How often is a product of this brand in the «USB memory sticks» category returned?

Source: Galaxus
  • 13.Samsung
  • 13.Transcend
  • 16.Kingston
  • 17.MyMedia
  • 18.iStorage
Source: Galaxus

Translation: machine translated
Good70/100
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CT MagazinSingle testReleaseJuly 2022
  • Positivevery fast
  • NegativePower consumption not measurable
  • NegativeNo SMART info

The Kingston Data Traveler Max is almost as long as the SSDs in this test. The data rate for reading is almost 1 GByte/s. When writing many small files, the stick is far ahead with 55 MByte/s, making it very suitable for backing up files of all kinds. The model pictured with a type A connection was provided to us by Kingston in advance for the test; the models previously available in Germany had...