Kingston 512GB Dual USB-A/C Portable SSD 1050MB/s USB 3.2 Gen 2 SPSD/512GB
The Kingston 512GB Dual USB-A/C Portable SSD provides high-speed data transfers up to 1050MB/s, ensuring efficient file management across both modern USB-C and legacy USB-A devices for mobile professionals.
- High-Speed Transfers: Achieve read speeds up to 1050MB/s and write speeds up to 950MB/s, significantly reducing wait times for large file transfers and improving workflow efficiency.
- Universal Compatibility: Features both USB Type-A and USB Type-C connectors, enabling frictionless data exchange across a wide range of laptops, desktops, and mobile devices.
- Durable, Portable Design: Constructed with a compact metal and plastic housing, weighing only 13g, to protect critical data during transport and withstand daily professional use.
- Broad OS Support: Compatible with Windows, Mac, Linux, Android, and iOS/iPadOS, ensuring seamless integration into diverse organizational IT environments.
Product Overview
Product Overview
The Kingston 512GB Dual USB-A/C Portable SSD (SPSD/512GB) is a compact, high-performance external storage solution featuring 3D NAND technology, delivering read speeds up to 1050 MB/s and write speeds up to 950 MB/s for rapid data handling.
This portable SSD is purpose-built for universal compatibility, offering both USB Type-A and USB Type-C connectors, ensuring frictionless data transfer between modern and legacy systems running Windows, Mac, Linux, Android, or iOS/iPadOS.
- Core Functionality: Provides 512GB of high-speed 3D NAND storage, enabling quick access to critical files and applications without performance bottlenecks.
- Versatile Connectivity: Equipped with both USB Type-A and Type-C ports, it eliminates the need for multiple adapters, streamlining data transfer across diverse hardware.
- Rapid Data Access: Delivers read speeds of 1050 MB/s and write speeds of 950 MB/s, drastically cutting down transfer times for large datasets and improving operational efficiency.
- Cross-Platform Support: Ensures compatibility with Windows, Mac, Linux, Android, and iOS/iPadOS, making it a flexible solution for mixed IT environments.
- Operational Value: Its durable metal and plastic construction, combined with a lightweight design, offers reliable data protection and ease of transport for mobile professionals.
This Kingston portable SSD is an essential tool for businesses seeking to optimize data mobility and ensure rapid file access across their varied device landscape.
Technical Specifications
1Performance & Business Impact
2Connectivity & I/O
3Physical & Environmental
4Lifecycle, Warranty & Compliance
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What This Solves
Rapid Field Data Transfer
Field service teams and mobile professionals frequently need to collect and transfer large datasets from various devices on-site. This portable SSD provides high-speed, cross-platform compatibility to quickly offload diagnostic logs, sensor data, or media files directly to a laptop or desktop for analysis.
Field service operations, mobile consulting teams, on-site data collection, distributed workforces
Secure Project File Mobility
Project managers and creative teams often handle large project files that need to be moved securely between different workstations or shared with external partners. The Kingston Dual Portable SSD offers a fast and reliable way to transport critical project assets, ensuring data integrity and accessibility across diverse operating systems.
Creative agencies, marketing departments, engineering firms, project-based organizations
Cross-Platform Data Synchronization
Organizations with mixed IT environments, utilizing both Windows PCs and Mac workstations, face challenges in efficiently synchronizing large files. This SSD's dual USB-A/C connectors and broad OS support enable frictionless data exchange, simplifying file sharing and collaboration between disparate systems.
Hybrid IT environments, design studios, educational institutions, small business offices
Key Features
512 GB SSD Capacity
Provides ample space for critical business documents, large media files, or project data, ensuring users have sufficient storage on the go.
USB 3.2 Gen 2 Interface
Delivers read speeds up to 1050 MB/s and write speeds up to 950 MB/s, drastically reducing transfer times for large files and boosting productivity.
Dual USB Type-A / USB Type-C Connectors
Ensures universal compatibility with both modern and legacy devices, eliminating the need for adapters and simplifying data transfer across diverse hardware.
Durable Metal and Plastic Housing
Protects valuable data from physical damage during transport and daily use, enhancing the drive's longevity in mobile work environments.
Broad Operating System Support
Compatible with Windows, Mac, Linux, Android, and iOS/iPadOS, providing flexible data access and transfer capabilities across an organization's entire device ecosystem.
Industry Applications
Legal & Professional Services
Enables secure and rapid transfer of large case files, client documents, and presentations between office, court, or client locations.
Media & Entertainment
Facilitates quick movement of high-resolution video, audio, and image files between editing workstations, on-set capture devices, and client review systems.
Real Estate & Construction
Supports the efficient sharing of large architectural blueprints, high-resolution property photos, and drone footage with clients or on-site project teams.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Provides a reliable method for secure, temporary transfer of non-PHI research data, training materials, or administrative files between departments or off-site facilities.
Frequently Asked Questions
What types of devices can I connect this portable SSD to?
This Kingston portable SSD features both USB Type-A and USB Type-C connectors, allowing it to connect to a wide range of devices including laptops, desktops, tablets, and smartphones that support either USB 3.2 Gen 2 or earlier USB standards.
Is this SSD compatible with both Windows and Mac operating systems?
Yes, the Kingston 512GB Dual Portable SSD is fully compatible with Windows 11, Mac OS X 13.0 Ventura, Mac OS X 14.0 Sonoma, and Mac OS X 15.0 Sequoia, ensuring frictionless data transfer across mixed IT environments.
What are the actual read and write speeds I can expect?
This SSD delivers impressive performance with a maximum read speed of 1050 MB/s and a maximum write speed of 950 MB/s, enabling rapid transfer of large files and efficient workflow for demanding tasks.
Does this portable SSD require external power?
No, the Kingston 512GB Dual USB-A/C Portable SSD is bus-powered, meaning it draws all necessary power directly from the connected USB port, eliminating the need for an external power adapter and enhancing portability.
Warranty & Returns
Manufacturer Warranty
Limited 5-year warranty with free technical support
Warranty is provided directly by the manufacturer and covers defects in materials and workmanship under normal use.
Return Policy
Returns subject to manufacturer approval
Hardware returns are governed by the manufacturer's return policy. Some products are non-returnable or subject to restocking fees. Defective items are handled under the manufacturer warranty. Contact Zent Networks before initiating any return.