Kingston DataTraveler Max

1000 GB, USB-C
CHF0.06/1GB
341Ratings
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Test reportsVery good based on 2 tests
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Kingston's DataTraveler Max is a high-performance USB Type-C drive that utilizes the latest USB 3.2 Gen 2 standard, offering record-breaking read/write speeds of up to 1,000/900 MB/s. The unique ribbed casing protects the connector when not in use and can be slid open with a single motion. Its design is specifically focused on portability and comfort. The DT Max delivers top-notch performance and large capacities of up to 1 TB, making it the ideal solution for transferring and storing large digital files such as HD photos, 4K/8K videos, music, and more.

Key specifications

Exact USB ports
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (1x)
Write transfer speed
900 MB/s
Read transfer speed
1000 MB/s
USB stick housing
Sliding mechanism
Item number
16560917

General information

Manufacturer
Kingston
Category
USB memory sticks
Manufacturer no.
DTMAX/1TB
Release date
30.8.2021
Sales rank in Category USB memory sticks
47 of 2398

Colour

Colour
Black
Exact colour description
Black

Data storage properties

Storage capacity
1000 GB
USB ports
USB-C
Exact USB ports
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (1x)
Write transfer speed
900 MB/s
Read transfer speed
1000 MB/s

Hardware form factor

USB stick housing
Sliding mechanism

Origin

Country of origin
China, Taiwan

Voluntary climate contribution

CO₂-Emission
Climate contribution

Product dimensions

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

Package dimensions

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

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Reviews & Ratings

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: Digitec Galaxus
  • 15.Emtec
    0.3 %
  • 15.Hama
    0.3 %
  • 15.Kingston
    0.3 %
  • 15.Transcend
    0.3 %
  • 20.iStorage
    0.4 %

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: Digitec Galaxus
  • 1.Hama
    0 days
  • 1.Intenso
    0 days
  • 1.Kingston
    0 days
  • 1.MediaRange
    0 days
  • 1.Patriot
    0 days

Return rate

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

Source: Digitec Galaxus
  • 15.Corsair
    0.7 %
  • 15.Disk2go
    0.7 %
  • 15.Kingston
    0.7 %
  • 15.PNY
    0.7 %
  • 15.SANDISK
    0.7 %
Source: Digitec Galaxus

Translation: machine translated
Overall ratingVery good80/100
Very good89/100
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Rank 2 out of 11Computer BildUSB-Sticks im TestReleaseSeptember 2025

A real surprise: the USB flash drives tested are significantly faster. The test winner among the 1-terabyte models, the Xlyne Ultra Fast Flash Drive (105 euros), is particularly fast, managing up to 2 gigabytes per second. The other sticks cannot keep up with this, not even the test winner in the 2-terabyte models...

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...