Kingston Digital has expanded its portfolio of external storage solutions with the DataTraveler Max Type-A. A model that maintains the compact dimensions of its predecessors and very high speed, but now with a connection port USB type A.

Kingston has already launched the DataTraveler Max with a USB Type-C connector, an interface that is undoubtedly the future of peripherals. However, there are still millions of Type A devices and manufacturers are trying to offer greater compatibility with this new model.

Like the previous one, its size is minimal (91.17 x 22 x 9.02 mm), as is its weight 14 grams. It features a ribbed cover with a one-handed sliding cover to keep the USB-A connector exposed when not connected. It also has an LED status indicator and has a slot to insert it into a key ring.

It internally uses the USB 3.2 Gen2 interface, the most advanced among those available until the deployment of USB4, which allows to achieve maximum read speed 1000 MB/s maximum write speed 900 MB/swhich enables seamless transfer and storage of large digital files such as 4K/8K videos.

Stratospheric performance for this type of unit, which is combined with its enormous versatility of use, maximum portability that allows it to be carried in your pocket, and port compatibility present in hundreds of millions of devices.

Kingston Digital says the new DataTraveler Max Type-A it will work under any platform, Windows, macOS or Linux. With a five-year warranty, it will be available in three different storage capacities, 256 GB, 512 GB and 1 Tbyte. No price was given, but it shouldn’t be too different from the USB Type-C models, which (if your device has the ports to use it) is the version we’d generally recommend. Currently on sale, you can buy the 256 GB version for 55 euros.