--- product_id: 459409870 title: "Kingston DataTraveler Max Type-A 256GB High Performance USB Flash Drive USB 3.2 Gen 2 Up to 1000 MB/s Sliding Cap Design DTMAXA/256GB" brand: "kingston" price: "46 kr" currency: NOK in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.no/products/459409870-kingston-datatraveler-max-type-a-256gb-high-performance-usb-flash store_origin: NO region: Norway --- # 1000 MB/s read speed 900 MB/s write speed Sliding cap for connector protection Kingston DataTraveler Max Type-A 256GB High Performance USB Flash Drive USB 3.2 Gen 2 Up to 1000 MB/s Sliding Cap Design DTMAXA/256GB **Brand:** kingston **Price:** 46 kr **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🚀 Unlock Speed & Storage Power — Don’t Get Left Behind! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Kingston DataTraveler Max Type-A 256GB High Performance USB Flash Drive USB 3.2 Gen 2 Up to 1000 MB/s Sliding Cap Design DTMAXA/256GB by kingston - **How much does it cost?** 46 kr with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.no](https://www.desertcart.no/products/459409870-kingston-datatraveler-max-type-a-256gb-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:** Store your entire creative portfolio, from 4K/8K videos to HD photos and music, all in one ultra-portable device. - • **Blazing Fast Transfers:** Experience lightning-quick 1000 MB/s read and 900 MB/s write speeds that keep your workflow seamless and efficient. - • **Universal Compatibility:** Effortlessly plug and play across Windows, Mac, Linux, and Chrome OS—your go-to storage solution for every device. - • **Sleek Sliding Cap Design:** Protect your data and connector with a smart sliding cap that combines style and durability—no more lost caps or dust worries. - • **Built to Last with 5-Year Warranty:** Invest in reliability backed by Kingston’s trusted 5-year warranty and dust-proof casing for peace of mind on the go. ## Overview The Kingston DataTraveler Max 512GB USB 3.2 Gen 2 flash drive delivers ultra-fast 1000 MB/s read and 900 MB/s write speeds, protected by a sleek sliding cap design. Ideal for professionals handling large digital files like 4K/8K videos and HD photos, it offers broad device compatibility and a durable, dust-proof build backed by a 5-year warranty. ## 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. ## 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 | |---------------|-------| | Additional Features | Lightweight | | Asin | B0B57T5G5L | | Best Sellers Rank | #977 in USB Flash Drives #50,485 in Computer Accessories & Peripherals | | Brand | Kingston | | Built In Media | Item | | Color | Merlot | | Compatible Devices | Windows 11, 10, 8.1, Mac OS (v. 10.14.x +), Linux (v. 2.6.x +), Chrome OS | | Compatible Phone Models | standard | | Connectivity Technology | USB | | Customer Reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (2,327) 4.6 out of 5 stars | | Flash Memory Type | USB | | Global Trade Identification Number | 00740617328370 | | Hardware Connectivity Technology | USB Type A | | Hardware Interface | USB 3.2 Gen 2 | | Item Weight | 14 g | | Manufacturer | Kingston Digital, Inc. | | Memory Storage Capacity | 256 GB | | Mfr Part Number | DTMAXA/256GB | | Model Name | DataTraveler Max Series | | Model Number | DTMAXA/256GB | | Number Of Items | 1 | | Number Of Packs | 1 | | Read Speed | 1000 megabytes_per_second | | Unit Count | 1 Count | | Upc | 740617328370 | | Warranty Description | 5 years | | Write Speed | 900 MB per second | ## Product Details - **Brand:** Kingston - **Hardware Interface:** USB 3.2 Gen 2 - **Memory Storage Capacity:** 256 GB - **Special Feature:** Lightweight - **Write Speed:** 900 MB per second ## Images ![Kingston DataTraveler Max Type-A 256GB High Performance USB Flash Drive USB 3.2 Gen 2 Up to 1000 MB/s Sliding Cap Design DTMAXA/256GB - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71j+CGXv74L.jpg) ![Kingston DataTraveler Max Type-A 256GB High Performance USB Flash Drive USB 3.2 Gen 2 Up to 1000 MB/s Sliding Cap Design DTMAXA/256GB - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61LXZVrj9OL.jpg) ![Kingston DataTraveler Max Type-A 256GB High Performance USB Flash Drive USB 3.2 Gen 2 Up to 1000 MB/s Sliding Cap Design DTMAXA/256GB - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61GCPsqHFuL.jpg) ![Kingston DataTraveler Max Type-A 256GB High Performance USB Flash Drive USB 3.2 Gen 2 Up to 1000 MB/s Sliding Cap Design DTMAXA/256GB - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71YtcKP6SnL.jpg) ![Kingston DataTraveler Max Type-A 256GB High Performance USB Flash Drive USB 3.2 Gen 2 Up to 1000 MB/s Sliding Cap Design DTMAXA/256GB - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71Wn0m7hq1L.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 ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Very fast drive but not as fast as those claimed *by on Reviewed in the United States September 29, 2024* Decided to buy a couple of brand new USB drives that were full-on USB3.2 devices to get the fastest speeds on my brand new PC with USB3.2 support. The Kingston DataTraveler Max drives were well-reviewed and reasonably inexpensive so I bought a couple, one with a USB-C and one with a USB-A connector.They are indeed faster than any other drive I have so that's good. Of course there's bottlenecks and restrictions which will reduce the overall speeds somewhat. In my case, I do not get 900MB/s speeds writing to the drives. Instead I'm getting closer to 520MB/s which is nowhere near the claimed speed nor that on various review sites but way faster than my other USB3.0 drives. So these are doing the job reasonably well.Only one complaint - these are ridiculously large. I'm not sure why they chose a plastic sleeve that was 3.25 inches long. I'm willing to bet the internal memory chips are on a very small circuit board like every other drive. So that's an odd choice on Kingston's part. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ So glad i splurged for larger size - this is a GEM *by on Reviewed in the United States 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. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Fast, durable, looks a bit weird *by on Reviewed in the United States December 18, 2025* Works great. Very fast, goes about 300 MB a second for 5 or 7 gigs then slows down to 100 MB a second. Fastest usb stick I have.The Bad: it looks really long and weird. I've been using it for about 3 years now so it seems pretty durable though. ## Frequently Bought Together - Kingston DataTraveler Max Type-A 256GB High Performance USB Flash Drive USB 3.2 Gen 2 Up to 1000 MB/s Sliding Cap Design DTMAXA/256GB - Kingston DataTraveler Max 256GB USB-C Flash Drive with USB 3.2 Gen 2 Performance, Black - SanDisk 128GB Extreme PRO USB 3.2 Solid State Flash Drive - Up to 420MB/s, Durable Aluminum Metal Casting - SDCZ880-128G-GAM46, 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.no/products/459409870-kingston-datatraveler-max-type-a-256gb-high-performance-usb-flash](https://www.desertcart.no/products/459409870-kingston-datatraveler-max-type-a-256gb-high-performance-usb-flash) --- *Product available on Desertcart Norway* *Store origin: NO* *Last updated: 2026-09-20*