Kingston Technology 1TB Dual USB-A/C Portable SSD, Up to 1050MB/s USB 3.2 Gen 2

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This Kingston portable SSD is a sensible “get the job done” option if you’re moving big files between a laptop, a desktop, and the occasional client setup. The dual USB-A/USB-C is genuinely useful in the UK where you still run into dodgy USB-C ports or legacy docks—no adapters hunt, no faffing. For the money (£214.72 ex-VAT), I’d expect it to be a reliable daily work drive rather than something you buy for peak throughput bragging rights, and Kingston’s usually solid on consistency and firmware behaviour.

That said, I wouldn’t buy it if your whole priority is maximum speed per pound. In this price band there are competitors that can feel faster in sustained workflows (especially if you’re constantly copying large datasets), and that’s where “fast SSD” marketing can disappoint. Also, if you frequently plug it into bus-powered ports, sanity-check your laptop’s charging/USB power situation—portable SSDs are fine, but borderline ports can make performance more variable than you’d like. Overall: good pick for field work, contractors, and office staff who want a dependable external SSD with minimal hassle; not the best choice if you’re chasing the absolute fastest transfers for the least money.