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ADATA Elite SE760 1TB vs Kingston XS2000 1TB

Compare ADATA Elite SE760 1TB and Kingston XS2000 1TB side by side. Both are 1TB USB 3.2 Gen 2 external SSDs, but they differ in speed, design, and value. Here's how they stack up.

ADATA

ADATA Elite SE760 1TB
7.6/10

The Elite SE760 is ADATA's step-up from the SE800 — same Gen 2 1000 MB/s read but the body is metal rather than plastic, and the warranty term is identical at 3 years. Marginal upgrade; buy whichever is cheaper.

Metal body (vs SE800 plastic)
1000 MB/s read
Tiny profile
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Our Pick

Kingston

Kingston XS2000 1TB
8.3/10

A 2000 MB/s Gen 2x2 portable with a 5-year warranty — comparatively rare warranty term at Gen 2x2 pricing. Kingston claims a 2-meter drop rating but doesn't list IP rating, putting it between rugged and non-rugged.

Gen 2x2 2000 MB/s
5-year warranty
2-meter drop rating
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Spec Comparison

Spec
ADATA Elite SE760 1TB
Kingston XS2000 1TB
Read Speed
1.0 GB/s
2.0 GB/s ✓
Write Speed
900 MB/s
2.0 GB/s ✓
Capacity
1 TB
1 TB
Interface
USB 3.2 Gen 2
USB 3.2 Gen 2x2
Endurance (TBW)
600 TB
600 TB
Warranty
3 Years
5 Years ✓
Score
7.6/10
8.3/10 ✓
Total Wins
0 wins
4 wins

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better, ADATA Elite SE760 1TB or Kingston XS2000 1TB?
The Kingston XS2000 1TB scores 8.3/10 compared to 7.6/10 for the ADATA Elite SE760 1TB. Our expert analysis favors the Kingston XS2000 1TB for its superior speed.
What's the difference between ADATA Elite SE760 1TB and Kingston XS2000 1TB?
The key differences: The ADATA Elite SE760 1TB offers 1,000 MB/s reads vs 2,000 MB/s for the Kingston XS2000 1TB. Capacity options differ: ADATA Elite SE760 1TB is 1TB while Kingston XS2000 1TB is 1TB. The ADATA Elite SE760 1TB uses USB 3.2 Gen 2 while the Kingston XS2000 1TB uses USB 3.2 Gen 2x2.
Which is faster, ADATA Elite SE760 1TB or Kingston XS2000 1TB?
The Kingston XS2000 1TB is faster with 2,000 MB/s read speeds compared to 1,000 MB/s for the ADATA Elite SE760 1TB. That's a 100% speed advantage.
Which has better value, ADATA Elite SE760 1TB or Kingston XS2000 1TB?
The Kingston XS2000 1TB scores higher (8.3 vs 7.6/10), indicating better overall value in our evaluation. Check both models on the retailer's site for the latest details.

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