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£424.60 inc. VAT
AI-generated summary
At **£355.93 ex‑VAT** for a 2TB portable SSD, this Kingston is priced firmly in the “you should really be sure” bracket. Performance-wise it’ll feel fast for moving files, backups, and day-to-day transfer work, especially if your laptop has modern USB‑C and you use both ports in your workflow. But the real question is value: there are plenty of 2TB drives around this price that either offer better real-world consistency (not just headline speeds) or come with more reassuring build/packaging for rough travel—so this only makes sense if you specifically like the **dual USB‑A/C** convenience and you know you’ll benefit from it.
**Who should buy it:** teams with mixed hardware (some laptops/PCs stuck on USB‑A, others on USB‑C), field engineers, and anyone who hates carrying adapters. It’s also a decent choice for quick “sprint” backups and media shuffling where you’re not constantly hammering the drive 24/7. **Who shouldn’t:** buyers who want the best cost-per-performance, or who need a portable SSD they’ll abuse regularly—because at this price, you can often get a stronger overall deal from competitors (better warranty/value or more travel-hardened options).
If you often work across different ports and want a single drive that just plugs in, it’s a practical pick. If not, I’d be inclined to shop around before signing off at this cost.

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