Kingston DataTraveler Max Type-A USB 3.2 Gen 2 Series Up to 1TB Flash Key

Kingston Digital, Inc., the flash memory affiliate of Kingston Technology Company, Inc., announces the DataTraveler Max Type-A.

DataTraveler Max Type-A and Type-C

It joins DataTraveler Max, the USB Type-C ⁽¹⁾ model, to complete the company’s DT Max series of next-gen, performance USB flash drives. Both drives leverage the USB 3.2 Gen 2 standard.

The DataTraveler Max (DT Max) series delivers record-breaking speeds up to 1,000MB/s read and 900MB/s write ⁽²⁾ to make them some of a fast USB drives on the market. DT Max is designed with portability and convenience in mind.

DT Max Type-A features a merlot and black design with Type-A connector, while the original DT Max features an all-black design with Type-C connector to differentiate the drives at first glance. The ridged casing protects the connector when it is not in use and is easy to move in a single motion. Transfer and store large digital files such as HD photos, 4K/8K videos, music and more with speeds and capacities up to 1TB ⁽³⁾. The addition of a keyring loop and LED status indicator makes the drive for users who need storage on-the-go.

“The DT Max Series of USB flash drives offer industry-leading speeds and uncompromised storage space to enable consumers to create and keep up with today’s content demands – now supporting both Type-C and Type-A ports,” said Carissa Blegen, flash product manager. “Introducing a Type-A version of the recording-breaking DT Max series raises the bar and gives Kingston a more complete line of high performance solutions in the USB storage category.”

DataTraveler Max series is available in capacities 256GB to 1TB and is backed by a 5-year warranty with free technical support.

DataTraveler Max USB 3.2 Gen 2 Series flash drive features and specs:

• USB 3.2 Gen 2 standard: Move files in a flash with speeds up to 1,000MB/s read, 900MB/s write.
• Storage: Available in capacities from 256GB-1TB to carry digital library on-the-go.
• Dual option for connectivity: USB Type-C ⁽¹⁾ and Type-A connector varieties to support next-gen and traditional laptops or desktops for file transfers.
• Unique design: Convenient one-handed sliding cap, LED status indicator, and functional keyring loop.
• Capacities⁽³⁾: 256GB, 512GB, 1TB
• Interface: USB 3.2 Gen 2
• Speed ⁽²⁾: Up to 1,000MB/s read, 900MB/s write
• Dimensions:
  • Type-C: 82.17x 22.00x 9.02mm
  • Type-A: 91.17×22.00×9.02 mm
• Weight:
  • Type-C: 12g
  • Type-A: 14g
• Operating temperature: 0°C~60°C
• Storage temperature: -20°C~85°C
• Warranty/support: 5-year warranty with free technical support
• Compatible with: Windows 11, 10, 8.1, Mac OS (v. 10.14.x +), Linux (v. 2.6.x +), Chrome OS

⁽¹⁾ USB Type-C and USB-C are registered trademarks of USB Implementers Forum.
⁽²⁾ Speed may vary due to host hardware, software and usage.
⁽³⁾ Some of the listed capacity on a flash storage device is used for formatting and other functions and thus is not available for data storage. As such, the actual available capacity for data storage is less than what is listed on the products. For more information, go to company‘s Flash Memory Guide.