--- product_id: 454367627 title: "Kingston DataTraveler Max Type-A 1TB High Performance USB Flash Drive USB 3.2 Gen 2 Up to 1000 MB/s Sliding Cap Design DTMAXA/1TB" brand: "kingston" price: "SAR 2" currency: SAR in_stock: false reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.com.sa/products/454367627-kingston-datatraveler-max-type-a-1tb-high-performance-usb-flash store_origin: SA region: Saudi Arabia --- # 1000 MB/s read speed 512 GB high-capacity storage Sliding cap dust-proof design Kingston DataTraveler Max Type-A 1TB High Performance USB Flash Drive USB 3.2 Gen 2 Up to 1000 MB/s Sliding Cap Design DTMAXA/1TB **Brand:** kingston **Price:** SAR 2 **Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock ## Summary > 🚀 Unlock speed and storage that keeps up with your hustle! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Kingston DataTraveler Max Type-A 1TB High Performance USB Flash Drive USB 3.2 Gen 2 Up to 1000 MB/s Sliding Cap Design DTMAXA/1TB by kingston - **How much does it cost?** SAR 2 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Currently out of stock - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.com.sa](https://www.desertcart.com.sa/products/454367627-kingston-datatraveler-max-type-a-1tb-high-performance-usb-flash) ## Best For - kingston enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted kingston brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Massive 512GB Storage:** Carry your entire digital life—HD photos, 4K/8K videos, and project files—all in one sleek, portable drive. - • **Blazing Fast Transfers:** Experience lightning-fast USB 3.2 Gen 2 speeds up to 1000 MB/s read and 900 MB/s write for seamless large file handling. - • **Universal Compatibility:** Effortlessly plug and play across Windows, Mac, Linux, and Chrome OS—perfect for the multitasking professional. - • **Built to Last with Confidence:** Lightweight yet rugged casing backed by a 5-year warranty means your data stays safe and accessible for years. - • **Connector Protection On-the-Go:** Innovative sliding cap design shields your USB-A connector from dust and damage, ensuring durability wherever you work. ## Overview The Kingston DataTraveler Max 512GB USB 3.2 Gen 2 flash drive delivers ultra-fast read speeds up to 1000 MB/s and write speeds up to 900 MB/s, making it ideal for transferring large digital files like 4K/8K videos and high-res photos. Its sliding cap design protects the USB-A connector from dust and damage, while the durable casing and 5-year warranty ensure long-lasting reliability. Compatible with Windows, Mac, Linux, and Chrome OS, this high-capacity, portable drive is perfect for professionals who demand speed, security, and convenience on the go. ## Description Kingston’s DataTraveler® Max type a speeds up to 1000 MB/s read and 900 MB/s write, they’re ideal for transferring and storing large digital files such as HD photos, 4K/8K videos, music and more. Shop Now at Kingston. Review: So glad i splurged for larger size - this is a GEM - I just bought two USB Gen 2 sticks. One was a brand I had never heard of, so I wanted a name brand (Kingston or Samsung or Hynix) to make sure one wasn't terrible. Well the good news on my off-brand stick is it was way better than expected. But then I put in the Kingston. I don't understand how it is so fast. I expected the 1000 MB/sec to be balderdash because even physical NVMe hard drives - and I am talking the best - reach around 750 MB/sec. That excellent off-brand Gen 2 usb stick I had just tested (and expected to be slower than an actual NVMe CHIP drive) came in at 550 MB/sec and I was super pleased. My kingston stick - 995.88 MB/sec - how?!? Thats faster than hardware CHIP drives! More impressive was total lack of degradation in speed - for those who do not know, that fast speed is Sequential Read, the fastest operation for a usb thumb stick. random read, then sequential write, then random write always slow down - a *good* USB Gen 2 stick might throw up a 550 MB/sec Sequential read, and end with 300 to 325 MB/sec random write, the hardest category. This Kingstons scores - 995.88, 996.74, 947.90, and 927.01 - minimal degradation! instead of a 40 percent downspeed from highest to lowest scores, this was roughly only a 7 percent decrease - it can Write as well as Read like a champion! Flabbergasted, I did not research and saw "Kingston is a rare breed for it is the first thumb drive that integrates both SSD controller and USB interface in a single-chip solution". They call this tech DataTraveler Max - and it works!!! Only cons - the plastic case, which is great for a plastic case, is still a plastic case. Its highly durable, but that means increased heat trapped. Although I got a 512 GB stick... I'd watch the temps if I tried to copy a massive data load all at once. But yeah its twice as fast as I expected USB Gen 2 to even be capable of, faster that NVMe chip-based external hard drives, and its write speed is three times as fast as a good Gen 2 stick. Strong recommendation from expert user, one who has learned a lot from buying cheapo stuff and crying. Review: Great so far. - Definitely does around 400MBps. Haven't had a chance to test out 3.2 gen 2x2 speed, 800-1000MBps. The cache seems to be around 5GB. It is lightning fast to about that amount and then slows down to about 80MBps if the file is bigger than 5GB. Based on info on the web, that is normal. When uploading big video files to it, it gets very warm but not unreasonably hot. Happy with it so far. If one is looking for a bigger cache, nvme's in a usb enclosure is the way to go. Movespeed has a flash drive with a much bigger cache but it is more expensive. For the price the Kingston datatraveler is great. All drives are slower when uploading many small files to it. The high speed is for few big files. ## Features - Advanced USB 3.2 Gen 2 USB-A Flash Drive - Deliver record-breaking speeds with 1000 MB/s read & 900 MB/s write - Connector protection with sliding cap design & ridged casing - Ideal solution for transferring and storing large digital files such as HD photos, 4K/8K videos, music and more ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B0B57TKDGQ | | Additional Features | Lightweight | | Best Sellers Rank | #778 in USB Flash Drives #37,874 in Computer Accessories & Peripherals | | Brand | Kingston | | Color | black | | Compatible Devices | Windows 11, 10, 8.1, Mac OS (v. 10.14.x +), Linux (v. 2.6.x +), Chrome OS | | Connectivity Technology | USB | | Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 2,312 Reviews | | Flash Memory Type | USB | | Global Trade Identification Number | 00740617328295 | | Hardware Connectivity Technology | USB Type A | | Hardware Interface | USB 3.2 Gen 2 | | Item Weight | 14 g | | Manufacturer | Kingston Digital, Inc. | | Memory Storage Capacity | 1 TB | | Mfr Part Number | DTMAXA/1TB | | Model Name | DataTraveler Max Series | | Model Number | DTMAXA/1TB | | Number of Items | 1 | | Read Speed | 1000 megabytes_per_second | | Special Feature | Lightweight | | UPC | 740617328295 | | Unit Count | 1 Count | | Warranty Description | 5 years | | Write Speed | 900 MB per second | ## Product Details - **Brand:** Kingston - **Hardware Interface:** USB 3.2 Gen 2 - **Memory Storage Capacity:** 1 TB - **Special Feature:** Lightweight - **Write Speed:** 900 MB per second ## Images ![Kingston DataTraveler Max Type-A 1TB High Performance USB Flash Drive USB 3.2 Gen 2 Up to 1000 MB/s Sliding Cap Design DTMAXA/1TB - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71saHOOYbPL.jpg) ![Kingston DataTraveler Max Type-A 1TB High Performance USB Flash Drive USB 3.2 Gen 2 Up to 1000 MB/s Sliding Cap Design DTMAXA/1TB - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71w-ebjgAfL.jpg) ![Kingston DataTraveler Max Type-A 1TB High Performance USB Flash Drive USB 3.2 Gen 2 Up to 1000 MB/s Sliding Cap Design DTMAXA/1TB - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61tG2FYx5OL.jpg) ![Kingston DataTraveler Max Type-A 1TB High Performance USB Flash Drive USB 3.2 Gen 2 Up to 1000 MB/s Sliding Cap Design DTMAXA/1TB - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61COKIBHGjL.jpg) ![Kingston DataTraveler Max Type-A 1TB High Performance USB Flash Drive USB 3.2 Gen 2 Up to 1000 MB/s Sliding Cap Design DTMAXA/1TB - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61qcxJ9QgUL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Size** options. ## Questions & Answers **Q: Can this drive be password protected?** A: On Linux it is very easy to use password protection at the software filesystem level with LUKS. A layer on top of an encrypted virtual filesystem such as gocryptfs, etc. is also an option. **Q: Does this eject from context menu like regular flash drive, or must you use systray?** A: Acts like typical usb drive for me when I write click within file explorer with eject option. **Q: Does it come formatted?** A: It did not require formatting when I purchased it to use with an iMac running the Mac OS operating system. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ So glad i splurged for larger size - this is a GEM *by D***K on April 27, 2024* I just bought two USB Gen 2 sticks. One was a brand I had never heard of, so I wanted a name brand (Kingston or Samsung or Hynix) to make sure one wasn't terrible. Well the good news on my off-brand stick is it was way better than expected. But then I put in the Kingston. I don't understand how it is so fast. I expected the 1000 MB/sec to be balderdash because even physical NVMe hard drives - and I am talking the best - reach around 750 MB/sec. That excellent off-brand Gen 2 usb stick I had just tested (and expected to be slower than an actual NVMe CHIP drive) came in at 550 MB/sec and I was super pleased. My kingston stick - 995.88 MB/sec - how?!? Thats faster than hardware CHIP drives! More impressive was total lack of degradation in speed - for those who do not know, that fast speed is Sequential Read, the fastest operation for a usb thumb stick. random read, then sequential write, then random write always slow down - a *good* USB Gen 2 stick might throw up a 550 MB/sec Sequential read, and end with 300 to 325 MB/sec random write, the hardest category. This Kingstons scores - 995.88, 996.74, 947.90, and 927.01 - minimal degradation! instead of a 40 percent downspeed from highest to lowest scores, this was roughly only a 7 percent decrease - it can Write as well as Read like a champion! Flabbergasted, I did not research and saw "Kingston is a rare breed for it is the first thumb drive that integrates both SSD controller and USB interface in a single-chip solution". They call this tech DataTraveler Max - and it works!!! Only cons - the plastic case, which is great for a plastic case, is still a plastic case. Its highly durable, but that means increased heat trapped. Although I got a 512 GB stick... I'd watch the temps if I tried to copy a massive data load all at once. But yeah its twice as fast as I expected USB Gen 2 to even be capable of, faster that NVMe chip-based external hard drives, and its write speed is three times as fast as a good Gen 2 stick. Strong recommendation from expert user, one who has learned a lot from buying cheapo stuff and crying. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great so far. *by J***. on December 20, 2025* Definitely does around 400MBps. Haven't had a chance to test out 3.2 gen 2x2 speed, 800-1000MBps. The cache seems to be around 5GB. It is lightning fast to about that amount and then slows down to about 80MBps if the file is bigger than 5GB. Based on info on the web, that is normal. When uploading big video files to it, it gets very warm but not unreasonably hot. Happy with it so far. If one is looking for a bigger cache, nvme's in a usb enclosure is the way to go. Movespeed has a flash drive with a much bigger cache but it is more expensive. For the price the Kingston datatraveler is great. All drives are slower when uploading many small files to it. The high speed is for few big files. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Worth every penny. *by J***Y on November 13, 2025* I use it for transferring video files and it works flawlessly and fast. The drive feels great and it is great quality but it is a little on the large size however it's 1 TB so it is worth the bigger size. Although the bigger size isn't all bad, I regularly have to plug it into my TV and the bigger size makes it easier to insert and remove it without being able to see. ## Frequently Bought Together - Kingston DataTraveler Max Type-A 512GB High Performance USB Flash Drive USB 3.2 Gen 2 Up to 1000 MB/s Sliding Cap Design DTMAXA/512GB - Kingston DataTraveler Max 512GB USB-C Flash Drive with USB 3.2 Gen 2 Performance,Black --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.com.sa/products/454367627-kingston-datatraveler-max-type-a-1tb-high-performance-usb-flash](https://www.desertcart.com.sa/products/454367627-kingston-datatraveler-max-type-a-1tb-high-performance-usb-flash) --- *Product available on Desertcart Saudi Arabia* *Store origin: SA* *Last updated: 2026-08-30*