Customer Reviews for Kingston DataTraveler Max 512GB USB 3.2 Type C Flash Drive (DTMAX/512GB)
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Posted Apr 2, 2025
Type-C and Type-A Data Traveler Max
I purchased the Type-A Data Traveler Thumb Drive thinking it also had the Type-C capability. It didn't, however, I then purchased the Type-C Traveler Thumb Drive which I needed. However, I can use both -- one on my personal computer and laptop and the other on my work laptop. Either way these are awesome, I like that the piece that you plug in can retract when not in...
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Posted Nov 24, 2024
Logical Drive Firmware
The firmware on this chipset forces Windows 7/10/11 to see it as a Local Disk, not a USB Drive. This makes it unusable in some specific applications where you must write to a removable disk only. I have found no method to "flip bit" this drive to USB. Being completely inflexible as a USB disk makes this unusable to many IT professionals when needed in the field.
ChiMary
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Posted Apr 2, 2025
Type-C and Type-A Data Traveler Max
I purchased the Type-A Data Traveler Thumb Drive thinking it also had the Type-C capability. It didn't, however, I then purchased the Type-C Traveler Thumb Drive which I needed. However, I can use both -- one on my personal computer and laptop and the other on my work laptop. Either way these are awesome, I like that the piece that you plug in can retract when not in...
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username_ryan
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Posted Feb 3, 2025
Compact and Fast!
Works great! Super fast, exactly what I was looking for.
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Rajesh
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Posted Feb 3, 2025
Not up to Kingston Standards
Title states type a and type c; but no adapter for using it with type a connection; plastic construction is average quality and mechanism to move the contact in or out is an effort. Storage part is good
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Pops
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Posted Feb 1, 2025
Works but with Open and Close Issues
Works as advertised. Only issue is the 'slider' function to open and close is not very easy to use.
I have an older version from about 10 years ago and the function of the 'slide' was not improved in 10 years.
I have an older version from about 10 years ago and the function of the 'slide' was not improved in 10 years.
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Roni
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Posted Jan 27, 2025
Honest review after 3 months
Fast transfer , easy storage . The footprint could use some work but it does what you need it to do
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Dan P
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Posted Jan 26, 2025
Quick and to the point
Copies and stores data lightning fast and has as much space as one of my computer hard drives. I'm very happy with this purchase!
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MR B
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Posted Nov 24, 2024
Logical Drive Firmware
The firmware on this chipset forces Windows 7/10/11 to see it as a Local Disk, not a USB Drive. This makes it unusable in some specific applications where you must write to a removable disk only. I have found no method to "flip bit" this drive to USB. Being completely inflexible as a USB disk makes this unusable to many IT professionals when needed in the field.
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Posted Mar 7, 2024
PO BOX
Web site was the most difficult online purchase ever. The site used google address to make my purchase next to impossable, as it changed my correct address to anothrr zip code or state. I spent less time finding items.
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JohnA
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Posted Dec 18, 2023
DataTraveler Max USB-A / 1TB Flashdrive
This is my 4th and largest capacity DataTraveler. A universe in my pocket! Great products!
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Posted Nov 19, 2023
Works very well.
Very fast transfer rate. First time I copied something I thought it had not worked as I didn't get a graphic display for progress...not enough time had passed for it to display!
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Jacob
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Posted Sep 22, 2023
Immediately Corrupted
I bought this flash drive and started moving files from my PC to it as a backup. Very shortly into this process the drive started having issues with duplicate files and ended up freezing up my whole computer. After it was unfrozen I lost access to the drive. It would show up in my devices as "unspecified" but there was nothing I could do to access the drive even after t...
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Response from Staples :
Hello. We are sorry to hear you are having trouble with your DTMAX. Feel free to visit our support page: https://www.kingston.com/en/support, or send us a direct message via Twitter, Instagram, or Facebook Messenger if you need help troubleshooting or a potential warranty replacement.
September 25, 2023
Michelle
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Posted Aug 10, 2023
Works well
Bought to use as EVGA storage for my Xbox One. No problems installing it AMD downloading games to it. Games are playing very well from the drive! The casing is a little thick and I had to use the back USB port instead of the side port.
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Klavier
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Posted Jul 17, 2023
Works good!
Works perfectly with both of my laptops! I needed an adapter for my older one, but that’s not Kingston’s fault; plenty of storage space too
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Jimi
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Posted Jul 15, 2023
Works but not like I wanted it to.
All and all the drive is ok. There are a couple things I don't care for. 1. the loop where you can add a key chain ring to it is flimsy, I wouldn't trust it not to break. 2. The base of the unit is to wide to hook to my cell phone with the case on it. The drive I lost ( Not a Kingston) because of the flimsy plastic place for the key chain ring was small enough to connec...
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Response from Staples :
Hello. Physical characteristics of the drive may be difficult to judge based on online pictures. you can always contact our technical support department to ask presale questions to better understand if it will fit your needs.
July 17, 2023
Brian Cunnie
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Posted Aug 31, 2022
Great throughput, but wide body can block
Wide body blocks my MacBook Air 2022's second USB-C port.
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Michele
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Posted Aug 30, 2022
Great compact storage device!
This makes transferring my movie collection so quick and easy! I love it!
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