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Kingston DataTraveler Max
512 GB, USB-APrice in EUR including VAT
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Memory Size3
Product details
The Kingston DataTraveler Max series USB sticks achieve record-breaking read and write speeds thanks to the latest USB 3.2 Gen 2 standard. The unique, ribbed casing designed for portability protects the connector when not in use and can be moved with a single motion. Available with USB Type-C and Type-A connectors, it is suitable for both next-generation laptops and desktops as well as traditional devices. The DT Max series delivers top-notch performance and offers large capacities of up to 1 TB, making it ideal for transferring and storing large digital files such as HD photos, 4K/8K videos, music, and more.
Exact USB ports | USB-A 1.0 (1x) |
Write transfer speed | 900 MB/s |
Read transfer speed | 1000 MB/s |
USB stick housing | Sliding mechanism |
Item number | 21561954 |
Manufacturer | Kingston |
Category | USB memory sticks |
Manufacturer no. | DTMAXA/512GB |
Release date | 30.8.2022 |
Colour | Red |
Exact colour description | Red |
Storage capacity | 512 GB |
USB ports | USB-A |
Exact USB ports | USB-A 1.0 (1x) |
Write transfer speed | 900 MB/s |
Read transfer speed | 1000 MB/s |
USB stick housing | Sliding mechanism |
Country of origin | China |
CO₂-Emission | |
Climate contribution |
Length | 91.17 mm |
Width | 22 mm |
Height | 9.02 mm |
Weight | 14 g |
Length | 17 cm |
Width | 9.70 cm |
Height | 1.70 cm |
Weight | 46 g |
Product Safety |
Specifications may include unverified machine translations.
14-day cancellation right
30-day right of return
30-day right of return
24 Months statutory warranty
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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- 13.Emtec0,3 %
- 13.Hama0,3 %
- 13.Kingston0,3 %
- 13.Transcend0,3 %
- 13.V70,3 %
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.Hama0 days
- 1.Intenso0 days
- 1.Kingston0 days
- 1.MediaRange0 days
- 1.Patriot0 days
Return rate
How often is a product of this brand in the «USB memory sticks» category returned?
Source: Galaxus- 13.Intenso0,6 %
- 13.Patriot0,6 %
- 15.Kingston0,7 %
- 15.Samsung0,7 %
- 15.SANDISK0,7 %
Source: Galaxus
Translation: machine translated
Overall ratingVery good80/100
Good70/100
- very fast
- Power consumption not measurable
- No 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...