Storage by Kingston
Find out why you should be using Kingston SSDs, Micro SD cards and Flash Drives.
SSDs for Consumers
Hard drive replacement
Solid-state drives are the next evolution of PC storage and run faster, quieter and cooler than the aging technology inside hard drives. With no moving parts, SSDs are also more durable and more reliable than hard drives.
For desktops and notebooks
Kingston solid-state drives will make your system more responsive so it boots quicker, loads applications faster and shuts down faster. They’re available in upgrade kits that include software to clone your files and OS in minutes.
Revive older systems
Solid-state drives will not only increase performance but can also be used to breathe new life into older systems. Choosing an SSD can save you the cost of buying a new PC by reviving the system you already own.
Customisation
From everyday use to professional photo or video, these cards deliver exceptional speeds, huge capacities and legendary Kingston reliability.
USB Type-C
Kingston’s DataTraveler Type-C USB drives provide storage in a small, convenient form factor for devices with USB Type-C ports. These Flash drives are also compatible with existing USB 2.0 and 3.0 Type-A ports found on PCs, tablets and other devices.
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (USB 3.0)
The next generation in Flash drive performance, USB 3.1 Gen 1 is the next major revision to the Universal Serial Bus (USB). It offers the same ease-of-use and plug-and-play capabilities as previous generations of USB technologies – with a 10X performance increase and better power management
microSD Cards
What the logos mean
It’s easy to select a card that matches the interface and speed class required by the host device, such as a camera or camcorder.
When you need a faster card
Here are some signs you may need to upgrade your card
Long buffering
When you press the shutter and the camera takes the shot but then it freezes until the data is fully written to the card.
Corrupted video
Video cameras might produce corrupted video files if the card speed is too slow or the camera may downgrade the video to match the speed of the card. This could turn full 1080p HD video into a video with much lower resolution.
Shortened clips
When a camera has a higher writing speed than the Flash card, the camera will pause and the video clip will abruptly end once the speed limit of the card is reached.
Burst shooting
Many cameras have a burst mode feature where one press produces a repeated series of photographs; this allows users to capture fast-moving events or subjects like pets and children. If the card writing speed is too slow, burst mode setting will not work.
UV500 SSD
Kingston’s UV500 SSD dramatically improves your system’s responsiveness with incredible boot, loading and transfer times compared to mechanical hard drives. It uses a Marvell Dean controller and 3D NAND Flash to power through daily tasks and improve productivity. UV500 also provides end-to-end data protection using 256-bit AES hardware-based encryption and support for TCG Opal 2.0 security management solutions. The UV500’s available in multiple capacities from 120GB–960GB giving you options to meet your system’s needs.
DataTraveler® Elite G2
Kingston’s DataTraveler® Elite G2 is a stylish USB 3.1 Gen 11 Flash drive with enough speed and capacity to transfer films, pictures and work files wherever you go. The metal casing is shock- and water-resistant so you can be confident when bringing your data with you. It is backed by a five-year warranty, free technical support and legendary Kingston® reliability.
Canvas Go!
Kingston’s Canvas Go!™ SD card is designed to be on-the-go, making it ideal for filming life’s adventures in 1080p or even 4K. This card is tested to be durable1, so you can be confident that your memories will be safe when documenting the next journey on your DSLR, drone or other SD-card-compatible action camera. It’s available in multiple capacities up to 512GB, to provide plenty of space to capture your next big trip.
