{"title":"External SSD for Large Files","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\n  :root {\n    --lf-black: #000000;\n    --lf-black-2: #080808;\n    --lf-black-3: #111111;\n    --lf-red: #c1121f;\n    --lf-red-soft: #ff4d57;\n    --lf-white: #ffffff;\n    --lf-text: #f4f4f4;\n    --lf-muted: #b8b8b8;\n    --lf-border: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);\n    --lf-shadow: 0 18px 45px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45);\n    --lf-radius-lg: 22px;\n    --lf-radius-md: 16px;\n  }\n\n  .lf-wrap {\n    max-width: 1180px;\n    margin: 0 auto;\n    padding: 12px 4px 8px;\n    background: var(--lf-black);\n    font-family: Inter, Arial, sans-serif;\n    color: var(--lf-text);\n    line-height: 1.6;\n  }\n\n  .lf-wrap * {\n    box-sizing: border-box;\n  }\n\n  .lf-wrap a {\n    color: var(--lf-red-soft);\n    text-decoration: none;\n    font-weight: 700;\n  }\n\n  .lf-wrap a:hover {\n    text-decoration: underline;\n    text-underline-offset: 4px;\n  }\n\n  .lf-wrap h2,\n  .lf-wrap h3,\n  .lf-wrap h4 {\n    color: 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@media (max-width: 900px) {\n    .lf-stat-grid,\n    .lf-card-grid-3,\n    .lf-link-grid {\n      grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);\n    }\n\n    .lf-card-grid {\n      grid-template-columns: 1fr;\n    }\n  }\n\n  @media (max-width: 740px) {\n    .lf-wrap {\n      padding: 8px 2px 4px;\n    }\n\n    .lf-hero,\n    .lf-section,\n    .lf-band {\n      padding: 20px 16px;\n      border-radius: 16px;\n    }\n\n    .lf-wrap h2 {\n      font-size: 26px;\n    }\n\n    .lf-wrap h3 {\n      font-size: 21px;\n    }\n\n    .lf-stat-grid,\n    .lf-card-grid,\n    .lf-card-grid-3,\n    .lf-link-grid {\n      grid-template-columns: 1fr;\n    }\n\n    .lf-table {\n      min-width: 0;\n      border: 0;\n    }\n\n    .lf-table thead {\n      display: none;\n    }\n\n    .lf-table,\n    .lf-table tbody,\n    .lf-table tr,\n    .lf-table td {\n      display: block;\n      width: 100%;\n    }\n\n    .lf-table tr {\n      border-bottom: 1px solid var(--lf-border);\n      padding: 12px 0;\n    }\n\n    .lf-table td {\n      border-bottom: 0;\n      padding: 10px 14px;\n    }\n\n    .lf-table td::before {\n      content: attr(data-label);\n      display: block;\n      margin-bottom: 4px;\n      color: var(--lf-red-soft);\n      font-size: 12px;\n      font-weight: 900;\n      letter-spacing: 0.07em;\n      text-transform: uppercase;\n    }\n  }\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cmain class=\"lf-wrap\" bis_size='{\"x\":11,\"y\":9,\"w\":394,\"h\":9566,\"abs_x\":11,\"abs_y\":9}'\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"lf-hero\" bis_size='{\"x\":13,\"y\":17,\"w\":390,\"h\":966,\"abs_x\":13,\"abs_y\":17}'\u003e\u003cspan class=\"lf-eyebrow\" bis_size='{\"x\":30,\"y\":38,\"w\":250,\"h\":38,\"abs_x\":30,\"abs_y\":38}'\u003eBuilt For Big Transfers\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"lf-lead\" bis_size='{\"x\":30,\"y\":92,\"w\":357,\"h\":399,\"abs_x\":30,\"abs_y\":92}'\u003eMoving 4K video, RAW photo batches, game installs, or full system backups needs more than raw capacity. An external SSD for large files has to hold its speed for minutes at a time, not just spike for a few seconds, and it has to be formatted so a single file is not artificially capped in size. KingSpec's lineup pairs high-capacity, sustained-speed drives with the USB-C portable SSD interfaces that keep big transfers moving from start to finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"lf-stat-grid\" bis_size='{\"x\":30,\"y\":513,\"w\":357,\"h\":449,\"abs_x\":30,\"abs_y\":513}'\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"lf-stat\" bis_size='{\"x\":30,\"y\":513,\"w\":357,\"h\":100,\"abs_x\":30,\"abs_y\":513}'\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"lf-stat-number\" bis_size='{\"x\":51,\"y\":534,\"w\":315,\"h\":26,\"abs_x\":51,\"abs_y\":534}'\u003eUp to 4TB\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"lf-stat-label\" bis_size='{\"x\":51,\"y\":568,\"w\":315,\"h\":24,\"abs_x\":51,\"abs_y\":568}'\u003eCapacity in a single portable drive\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"lf-stat\" bis_size='{\"x\":30,\"y\":629,\"w\":357,\"h\":100,\"abs_x\":30,\"abs_y\":629}'\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"lf-stat-number\" bis_size='{\"x\":51,\"y\":650,\"w\":315,\"h\":26,\"abs_x\":51,\"abs_y\":650}'\u003e2,100MB\/s\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"lf-stat-label\" bis_size='{\"x\":51,\"y\":685,\"w\":315,\"h\":24,\"abs_x\":51,\"abs_y\":685}'\u003ePeak read speed on the fastest model\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"lf-stat\" bis_size='{\"x\":30,\"y\":746,\"w\":357,\"h\":100,\"abs_x\":30,\"abs_y\":746}'\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"lf-stat-number\" bis_size='{\"x\":51,\"y\":767,\"w\":315,\"h\":26,\"abs_x\":51,\"abs_y\":767}'\u003eexFAT Ready\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"lf-stat-label\" bis_size='{\"x\":51,\"y\":801,\"w\":315,\"h\":24,\"abs_x\":51,\"abs_y\":801}'\u003ePre-formatted for files over 4GB out of the box\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"lf-stat\" bis_size='{\"x\":30,\"y\":862,\"w\":357,\"h\":100,\"abs_x\":30,\"abs_y\":862}'\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"lf-stat-number\" bis_size='{\"x\":51,\"y\":883,\"w\":315,\"h\":26,\"abs_x\":51,\"abs_y\":883}'\u003e3-Year\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"lf-stat-label\" bis_size='{\"x\":51,\"y\":917,\"w\":315,\"h\":24,\"abs_x\":51,\"abs_y\":917}'\u003eWarranty on every external SSD\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"lf-section\" bis_size='{\"x\":13,\"y\":1007,\"w\":390,\"h\":539,\"abs_x\":13,\"abs_y\":1007}'\u003e\n\u003ch2 bis_size='{\"x\":30,\"y\":1028,\"w\":357,\"h\":59,\"abs_x\":30,\"abs_y\":1028}'\u003eWhat Makes an External SSD Good for Large Files?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp bis_size='{\"x\":30,\"y\":1104,\"w\":357,\"h\":223,\"abs_x\":30,\"abs_y\":1104}'\u003eA drive that is genuinely good for large files needs three things working together: enough capacity to hold the project, enough speed to move it quickly, and a file system that does not artificially cap how big a single file can be. Most buying guides only cover the first two and skip the third, which is exactly where a lot of people run into trouble the first time they try to copy a large video file.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp bis_size='{\"x\":30,\"y\":1343,\"w\":357,\"h\":167,\"abs_x\":30,\"abs_y\":1343}'\u003eCapacity and speed also need to hold up under real conditions, not just a quick benchmark. A drive that reads 2,000MB\/s for the first 10 seconds and then drops to a fraction of that once its cache fills is not actually built for large files, even if the number on the box looks impressive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"lf-section lf-section-dark\" bis_size='{\"x\":13,\"y\":1570,\"w\":390,\"h\":669,\"abs_x\":13,\"abs_y\":1570}'\u003e\n\u003ch2 bis_size='{\"x\":30,\"y\":1591,\"w\":357,\"h\":59,\"abs_x\":30,\"abs_y\":1591}'\u003eFile Size Limits: Why FAT32 Fails on Large Files\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp bis_size='{\"x\":30,\"y\":1667,\"w\":357,\"h\":223,\"abs_x\":30,\"abs_y\":1667}'\u003eThis is the part most shoppers never check until a transfer fails partway through. The FAT32 file system, still used as a default on some drives, caps individual file size at 4GB. That means a single 4K video file, a large virtual machine image, or a big ISO simply will not copy onto a FAT32-formatted drive, no matter how much free space is available.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"lf-list\" bis_size='{\"x\":30,\"y\":1906,\"w\":357,\"h\":301,\"abs_x\":30,\"abs_y\":1906}'\u003e\n\u003cli bis_size='{\"x\":30,\"y\":1906,\"w\":357,\"h\":92,\"abs_x\":30,\"abs_y\":1906}'\u003eexFAT removes that 4GB single-file limit and works across both Windows and macOS without extra software, which is why it is the standard format for most modern portable SSDs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli bis_size='{\"x\":30,\"y\":2010,\"w\":357,\"h\":92,\"abs_x\":30,\"abs_y\":2010}'\u003eNTFS also supports large individual files and is the native format for Windows, though macOS can read NTFS drives but cannot write to them without third-party software.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli bis_size='{\"x\":30,\"y\":2114,\"w\":357,\"h\":92,\"abs_x\":30,\"abs_y\":2114}'\u003eKingSpec's portable SSDs ship pre-formatted in exFAT, so large single files are supported the moment you plug the drive in, with no reformatting required for cross-platform use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"lf-section\" bis_size='{\"x\":13,\"y\":2264,\"w\":390,\"h\":1111,\"abs_x\":13,\"abs_y\":2264}'\u003e\n\u003ch2 bis_size='{\"x\":30,\"y\":2284,\"w\":357,\"h\":59,\"abs_x\":30,\"abs_y\":2284}'\u003eUSB-C Portable SSD Speeds for Big File Transfers\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp bis_size='{\"x\":30,\"y\":2360,\"w\":357,\"h\":139,\"abs_x\":30,\"abs_y\":2360}'\u003eThe interface behind your Type-C SSD determines how quickly a large batch of files actually moves, and the difference between tiers is significant once you are working with multi-gigabyte files.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"lf-table-wrap\" bis_size='{\"x\":30,\"y\":2520,\"w\":357,\"h\":651,\"abs_x\":30,\"abs_y\":2520}'\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"lf-table\" bis_size='{\"x\":31,\"y\":2521,\"w\":355,\"h\":649,\"abs_x\":31,\"abs_y\":2521}'\u003e\n\u003cthead bis_size='{\"x\":0,\"y\":0,\"w\":0,\"h\":0,\"abs_x\":0,\"abs_y\":0}'\u003e\n\u003ctr bis_size='{\"x\":0,\"y\":0,\"w\":0,\"h\":0,\"abs_x\":0,\"abs_y\":0}'\u003e\n\u003cth bis_size='{\"x\":0,\"y\":0,\"w\":0,\"h\":0,\"abs_x\":0,\"abs_y\":0}'\u003eInterface\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth bis_size='{\"x\":0,\"y\":0,\"w\":0,\"h\":0,\"abs_x\":0,\"abs_y\":0}'\u003eMax Speed\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth bis_size='{\"x\":0,\"y\":0,\"w\":0,\"h\":0,\"abs_x\":0,\"abs_y\":0}'\u003eTypical Real-World Read\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth bis_size='{\"x\":0,\"y\":0,\"w\":0,\"h\":0,\"abs_x\":0,\"abs_y\":0}'\u003eTime for a 50GB Transfer\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody bis_size='{\"x\":31,\"y\":2521,\"w\":355,\"h\":649,\"abs_x\":31,\"abs_y\":2521}'\u003e\n\u003ctr bis_size='{\"x\":31,\"y\":2521,\"w\":355,\"h\":216,\"abs_x\":31,\"abs_y\":2521}'\u003e\n\u003ctd bis_size='{\"x\":31,\"y\":2533,\"w\":355,\"h\":47,\"abs_x\":31,\"abs_y\":2533}'\u003eUSB 3.2 Gen 2 (10Gbps)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd bis_size='{\"x\":31,\"y\":2581,\"w\":355,\"h\":47,\"abs_x\":31,\"abs_y\":2581}'\u003e10Gbps\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd bis_size='{\"x\":31,\"y\":2629,\"w\":355,\"h\":47,\"abs_x\":31,\"abs_y\":2629}'\u003e900 to 1,050MB\/s\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd bis_size='{\"x\":31,\"y\":2677,\"w\":355,\"h\":47,\"abs_x\":31,\"abs_y\":2677}'\u003eAbout 50 to 55 seconds\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr bis_size='{\"x\":31,\"y\":2737,\"w\":355,\"h\":216,\"abs_x\":31,\"abs_y\":2737}'\u003e\n\u003ctd bis_size='{\"x\":31,\"y\":2749,\"w\":355,\"h\":47,\"abs_x\":31,\"abs_y\":2749}'\u003eUSB 3.2 Gen 2x2 (20Gbps)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd bis_size='{\"x\":31,\"y\":2797,\"w\":355,\"h\":47,\"abs_x\":31,\"abs_y\":2797}'\u003e20Gbps\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd bis_size='{\"x\":31,\"y\":2845,\"w\":355,\"h\":47,\"abs_x\":31,\"abs_y\":2845}'\u003e1,800 to 2,100MB\/s\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd bis_size='{\"x\":31,\"y\":2893,\"w\":355,\"h\":47,\"abs_x\":31,\"abs_y\":2893}'\u003eAbout 24 to 28 seconds\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr bis_size='{\"x\":31,\"y\":2954,\"w\":355,\"h\":216,\"abs_x\":31,\"abs_y\":2954}'\u003e\n\u003ctd bis_size='{\"x\":31,\"y\":2966,\"w\":355,\"h\":47,\"abs_x\":31,\"abs_y\":2966}'\u003eUSB4 \/ Thunderbolt\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd bis_size='{\"x\":31,\"y\":3014,\"w\":355,\"h\":47,\"abs_x\":31,\"abs_y\":3014}'\u003e40Gbps\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd bis_size='{\"x\":31,\"y\":3062,\"w\":355,\"h\":47,\"abs_x\":31,\"abs_y\":3062}'\u003e2,800MB\/s and up\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd bis_size='{\"x\":31,\"y\":3110,\"w\":355,\"h\":47,\"abs_x\":31,\"abs_y\":3110}'\u003eUnder 18 seconds\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp bis_size='{\"x\":30,\"y\":3171,\"w\":357,\"h\":167,\"abs_x\":30,\"abs_y\":3171}'\u003eThese figures assume the port, cable, and USB-C storage drive all support the same generation. Plugging a 20Gbps drive into a 10Gbps port, or using an unrated cable, drops you down to that lower tier regardless of what the drive itself supports.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"lf-section lf-section-dark\" bis_size='{\"x\":13,\"y\":3399,\"w\":390,\"h\":846,\"abs_x\":13,\"abs_y\":3399}'\u003e\n\u003ch2 bis_size='{\"x\":30,\"y\":3419,\"w\":357,\"h\":89,\"abs_x\":30,\"abs_y\":3419}'\u003eSustained Write Speed Matters More Than the Number on the Box\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp bis_size='{\"x\":30,\"y\":3525,\"w\":357,\"h\":167,\"abs_x\":30,\"abs_y\":3525}'\u003eMost SSDs use a fast cache layer to hit their advertised peak speed, then slow down once that cache fills during a long, continuous transfer. This is the single biggest gap between marketing numbers and real-world performance on large file jobs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"lf-card-grid\" bis_size='{\"x\":30,\"y\":3711,\"w\":357,\"h\":513,\"abs_x\":30,\"abs_y\":3711}'\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"lf-card\" bis_size='{\"x\":30,\"y\":3711,\"w\":357,\"h\":262,\"abs_x\":30,\"abs_y\":3711}'\u003e\n\u003ch3 bis_size='{\"x\":51,\"y\":3732,\"w\":315,\"h\":26,\"abs_x\":51,\"abs_y\":3732}'\u003eWhy It Happens\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp bis_size='{\"x\":51,\"y\":3770,\"w\":315,\"h\":167,\"abs_x\":51,\"abs_y\":3770}'\u003eBudget drives often rely entirely on cache-based speed boosts. Once you copy more data than the cache can hold, typically during a large single file or a big batch transfer, throughput drops to the drive's slower native write speed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"lf-card\" bis_size='{\"x\":30,\"y\":3990,\"w\":357,\"h\":234,\"abs_x\":30,\"abs_y\":3990}'\u003e\n\u003ch3 bis_size='{\"x\":51,\"y\":4010,\"w\":315,\"h\":26,\"abs_x\":51,\"abs_y\":4010}'\u003eWhat to Look For\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp bis_size='{\"x\":51,\"y\":4048,\"w\":315,\"h\":139,\"abs_x\":51,\"abs_y\":4048}'\u003eMetal enclosures with better heat dissipation, along with quality NAND and controllers, help a drive maintain a higher percentage of its peak speed across a long transfer instead of throttling early.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"lf-section\" bis_size='{\"x\":13,\"y\":4269,\"w\":390,\"h\":772,\"abs_x\":13,\"abs_y\":4269}'\u003e\n\u003ch2 bis_size='{\"x\":30,\"y\":4290,\"w\":357,\"h\":89,\"abs_x\":30,\"abs_y\":4290}'\u003eHow Much Capacity Do You Actually Need for Large Files?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"lf-card-grid-3\" bis_size='{\"x\":30,\"y\":4397,\"w\":357,\"h\":623,\"abs_x\":30,\"abs_y\":4397}'\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"lf-card\" bis_size='{\"x\":30,\"y\":4397,\"w\":357,\"h\":178,\"abs_x\":30,\"abs_y\":4397}'\u003e\n\u003ch3 bis_size='{\"x\":51,\"y\":4418,\"w\":315,\"h\":26,\"abs_x\":51,\"abs_y\":4418}'\u003e512GB to 1TB\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp bis_size='{\"x\":51,\"y\":4456,\"w\":315,\"h\":83,\"abs_x\":51,\"abs_y\":4456}'\u003eComfortable for a handful of active video projects, a large RAW photo library, or a solid slice of a modern game library.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"lf-card\" bis_size='{\"x\":30,\"y\":4592,\"w\":357,\"h\":206,\"abs_x\":30,\"abs_y\":4592}'\u003e\n\u003ch3 bis_size='{\"x\":51,\"y\":4613,\"w\":315,\"h\":26,\"abs_x\":51,\"abs_y\":4613}'\u003e2TB\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp bis_size='{\"x\":51,\"y\":4651,\"w\":315,\"h\":111,\"abs_x\":51,\"abs_y\":4651}'\u003eThe sweet spot for creators juggling multiple projects at once, or for keeping 15 to 20 modern AAA games installed alongside your OS.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"lf-card\" bis_size='{\"x\":30,\"y\":4814,\"w\":357,\"h\":206,\"abs_x\":30,\"abs_y\":4814}'\u003e\n\u003ch3 bis_size='{\"x\":51,\"y\":4835,\"w\":315,\"h\":26,\"abs_x\":51,\"abs_y\":4835}'\u003e4TB\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp bis_size='{\"x\":51,\"y\":4873,\"w\":315,\"h\":111,\"abs_x\":51,\"abs_y\":4873}'\u003eBuilt for full project archives, long-form video work, or treating the drive as a complete secondary library instead of a temporary transfer disk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"lf-section lf-section-dark\" bis_size='{\"x\":13,\"y\":5066,\"w\":390,\"h\":1081,\"abs_x\":13,\"abs_y\":5066}'\u003e\n\u003ch2 bis_size='{\"x\":30,\"y\":5087,\"w\":357,\"h\":59,\"abs_x\":30,\"abs_y\":5087}'\u003eChoosing the Right KingSpec External SSD for Large Files\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"lf-table-wrap\" bis_size='{\"x\":30,\"y\":5166,\"w\":357,\"h\":960,\"abs_x\":30,\"abs_y\":5166}'\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"lf-table\" bis_size='{\"x\":31,\"y\":5167,\"w\":355,\"h\":959,\"abs_x\":31,\"abs_y\":5167}'\u003e\n\u003cthead bis_size='{\"x\":0,\"y\":0,\"w\":0,\"h\":0,\"abs_x\":0,\"abs_y\":0}'\u003e\n\u003ctr bis_size='{\"x\":0,\"y\":0,\"w\":0,\"h\":0,\"abs_x\":0,\"abs_y\":0}'\u003e\n\u003cth bis_size='{\"x\":0,\"y\":0,\"w\":0,\"h\":0,\"abs_x\":0,\"abs_y\":0}'\u003eModel\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth bis_size='{\"x\":0,\"y\":0,\"w\":0,\"h\":0,\"abs_x\":0,\"abs_y\":0}'\u003eCapacity\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth bis_size='{\"x\":0,\"y\":0,\"w\":0,\"h\":0,\"abs_x\":0,\"abs_y\":0}'\u003eInterface\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth bis_size='{\"x\":0,\"y\":0,\"w\":0,\"h\":0,\"abs_x\":0,\"abs_y\":0}'\u003eBest For\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody bis_size='{\"x\":31,\"y\":5167,\"w\":355,\"h\":959,\"abs_x\":31,\"abs_y\":5167}'\u003e\n\u003ctr bis_size='{\"x\":31,\"y\":5167,\"w\":355,\"h\":239,\"abs_x\":31,\"abs_y\":5167}'\u003e\n\u003ctd bis_size='{\"x\":31,\"y\":5179,\"w\":355,\"h\":47,\"abs_x\":31,\"abs_y\":5179}'\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.kingspectech.com\/products\/kingspec-z5-series-portable-external-ssd\" bis_size='{\"x\":46,\"y\":5197,\"w\":229,\"h\":16,\"abs_x\":46,\"abs_y\":5197}'\u003eZ5 Series Portable External SSD\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd bis_size='{\"x\":31,\"y\":5227,\"w\":355,\"h\":47,\"abs_x\":31,\"abs_y\":5227}'\u003e512GB to 4TB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd bis_size='{\"x\":31,\"y\":5275,\"w\":355,\"h\":47,\"abs_x\":31,\"abs_y\":5275}'\u003eUSB 3.2 Gen 2x2, 20Gbps\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd bis_size='{\"x\":31,\"y\":5323,\"w\":355,\"h\":71,\"abs_x\":31,\"abs_y\":5323}'\u003eThe largest capacity in the lineup for full video archives and big game libraries\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr bis_size='{\"x\":31,\"y\":5407,\"w\":355,\"h\":239,\"abs_x\":31,\"abs_y\":5407}'\u003e\n\u003ctd bis_size='{\"x\":31,\"y\":5419,\"w\":355,\"h\":47,\"abs_x\":31,\"abs_y\":5419}'\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.kingspectech.com\/products\/zs301-portable-external-ussd\" bis_size='{\"x\":46,\"y\":5436,\"w\":133,\"h\":16,\"abs_x\":46,\"abs_y\":5436}'\u003eMemoStone ZS301\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd bis_size='{\"x\":31,\"y\":5467,\"w\":355,\"h\":47,\"abs_x\":31,\"abs_y\":5467}'\u003e256GB to 2TB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd bis_size='{\"x\":31,\"y\":5515,\"w\":355,\"h\":47,\"abs_x\":31,\"abs_y\":5515}'\u003eUSB 3.2 Gen 2x2, 20Gbps\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd bis_size='{\"x\":31,\"y\":5563,\"w\":355,\"h\":71,\"abs_x\":31,\"abs_y\":5563}'\u003eFast everyday large-file transfers in a compact zinc alloy body\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr bis_size='{\"x\":31,\"y\":5647,\"w\":355,\"h\":239,\"abs_x\":31,\"abs_y\":5647}'\u003e\n\u003ctd bis_size='{\"x\":31,\"y\":5659,\"w\":355,\"h\":47,\"abs_x\":31,\"abs_y\":5659}'\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.kingspectech.com\/products\/us5-portable-usb-external-ssd\" bis_size='{\"x\":46,\"y\":5676,\"w\":118,\"h\":16,\"abs_x\":46,\"abs_y\":5676}'\u003eMemoStone US5\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd bis_size='{\"x\":31,\"y\":5707,\"w\":355,\"h\":47,\"abs_x\":31,\"abs_y\":5707}'\u003eUp to 2TB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd bis_size='{\"x\":31,\"y\":5754,\"w\":355,\"h\":47,\"abs_x\":31,\"abs_y\":5754}'\u003eUSB 3.2 Gen 2x2, 20Gbps\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd bis_size='{\"x\":31,\"y\":5802,\"w\":355,\"h\":71,\"abs_x\":31,\"abs_y\":5802}'\u003eRecording and transferring large ProRes video files from iPhone 15 and newer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr bis_size='{\"x\":31,\"y\":5886,\"w\":355,\"h\":239,\"abs_x\":31,\"abs_y\":5886}'\u003e\n\u003ctd bis_size='{\"x\":31,\"y\":5898,\"w\":355,\"h\":47,\"abs_x\":31,\"abs_y\":5898}'\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.kingspectech.com\/products\/z1-series-portable-external-ssd\" bis_size='{\"x\":46,\"y\":5916,\"w\":106,\"h\":16,\"abs_x\":46,\"abs_y\":5916}'\u003eMemoStone Z1\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd bis_size='{\"x\":31,\"y\":5946,\"w\":355,\"h\":47,\"abs_x\":31,\"abs_y\":5946}'\u003eUp to 2TB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd bis_size='{\"x\":31,\"y\":5994,\"w\":355,\"h\":47,\"abs_x\":31,\"abs_y\":5994}'\u003eUSB 3.2 Gen 2x2, 20Gbps\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd bis_size='{\"x\":31,\"y\":6042,\"w\":355,\"h\":71,\"abs_x\":31,\"abs_y\":6042}'\u003eUltra-thin, magnetic everyday carry for large mobile files on the move\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"lf-section\" bis_size='{\"x\":13,\"y\":6172,\"w\":390,\"h\":715,\"abs_x\":13,\"abs_y\":6172}'\u003e\n\u003ch2 bis_size='{\"x\":30,\"y\":6192,\"w\":357,\"h\":59,\"abs_x\":30,\"abs_y\":6192}'\u003eWhy KingSpec External SSDs Hold Up During Big Transfers\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"lf-card-grid-3\" bis_size='{\"x\":30,\"y\":6270,\"w\":357,\"h\":595,\"abs_x\":30,\"abs_y\":6270}'\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"lf-card\" bis_size='{\"x\":30,\"y\":6270,\"w\":357,\"h\":206,\"abs_x\":30,\"abs_y\":6270}'\u003e\n\u003ch3 bis_size='{\"x\":51,\"y\":6291,\"w\":315,\"h\":26,\"abs_x\":51,\"abs_y\":6291}'\u003eMetal Enclosures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp bis_size='{\"x\":51,\"y\":6329,\"w\":315,\"h\":111,\"abs_x\":51,\"abs_y\":6329}'\u003eZinc alloy and aluminum housings across the lineup manage heat better than plastic, helping sustain speed during long, continuous file copies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"lf-card\" bis_size='{\"x\":30,\"y\":6493,\"w\":357,\"h\":178,\"abs_x\":30,\"abs_y\":6493}'\u003e\n\u003ch3 bis_size='{\"x\":51,\"y\":6513,\"w\":315,\"h\":26,\"abs_x\":51,\"abs_y\":6513}'\u003eexFAT Out of the Box\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp bis_size='{\"x\":51,\"y\":6552,\"w\":315,\"h\":83,\"abs_x\":51,\"abs_y\":6552}'\u003eDrives ship pre-formatted in exFAT, so large single files work immediately across both Windows and macOS without extra setup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"lf-card\" bis_size='{\"x\":30,\"y\":6687,\"w\":357,\"h\":178,\"abs_x\":30,\"abs_y\":6687}'\u003e\n\u003ch3 bis_size='{\"x\":51,\"y\":6708,\"w\":315,\"h\":26,\"abs_x\":51,\"abs_y\":6708}'\u003e3-Year Warranty\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp bis_size='{\"x\":51,\"y\":6746,\"w\":315,\"h\":83,\"abs_x\":51,\"abs_y\":6746}'\u003eEvery KingSpec external SSD is backed by a 3-year warranty and direct technical support.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"lf-section lf-section-dark\" bis_size='{\"x\":13,\"y\":6911,\"w\":390,\"h\":1162,\"abs_x\":13,\"abs_y\":6911}'\u003e\n\u003ch2 bis_size='{\"x\":30,\"y\":6931,\"w\":357,\"h\":59,\"abs_x\":30,\"abs_y\":6931}'\u003eSetting Up Your Drive for Large File Transfers\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"lf-card-grid\" bis_size='{\"x\":30,\"y\":7009,\"w\":357,\"h\":758,\"abs_x\":30,\"abs_y\":7009}'\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"lf-card\" bis_size='{\"x\":30,\"y\":7009,\"w\":357,\"h\":260,\"abs_x\":30,\"abs_y\":7009}'\u003e\n\u003ch3 bis_size='{\"x\":51,\"y\":7030,\"w\":315,\"h\":52,\"abs_x\":51,\"abs_y\":7030}'\u003e1. Check the Format Before You Start\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp bis_size='{\"x\":51,\"y\":7094,\"w\":315,\"h\":139,\"abs_x\":51,\"abs_y\":7094}'\u003eConfirm the drive is formatted in exFAT or NTFS, not FAT32, before attempting to copy any file larger than 4GB. Most KingSpec drives ship ready to go, but it is worth a quick check on a used or reformatted drive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"lf-card\" bis_size='{\"x\":30,\"y\":7286,\"w\":357,\"h\":232,\"abs_x\":30,\"abs_y\":7286}'\u003e\n\u003ch3 bis_size='{\"x\":51,\"y\":7307,\"w\":315,\"h\":52,\"abs_x\":51,\"abs_y\":7307}'\u003e2. Use the Included Cable and a Matching Port\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp bis_size='{\"x\":51,\"y\":7371,\"w\":315,\"h\":111,\"abs_x\":51,\"abs_y\":7371}'\u003eA cable or port rated below your drive's interface will cap your transfer speed regardless of how fast the SSD itself is rated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"lf-card\" bis_size='{\"x\":30,\"y\":7535,\"w\":357,\"h\":232,\"abs_x\":30,\"abs_y\":7535}'\u003e\n\u003ch3 bis_size='{\"x\":51,\"y\":7556,\"w\":315,\"h\":52,\"abs_x\":51,\"abs_y\":7556}'\u003e3. Avoid Filling the Drive Completely\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp bis_size='{\"x\":51,\"y\":7620,\"w\":315,\"h\":111,\"abs_x\":51,\"abs_y\":7620}'\u003eLeaving some free space helps maintain consistent write performance during large, continuous transfers rather than running the drive at full capacity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"lf-band\" bis_size='{\"x\":30,\"y\":7768,\"w\":357,\"h\":260,\"abs_x\":30,\"abs_y\":7768}'\u003e\n\u003ch3 bis_size='{\"x\":47,\"y\":7788,\"w\":323,\"h\":52,\"abs_x\":47,\"abs_y\":7788}'\u003eNeed Step-by-Step Formatting Instructions?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp bis_size='{\"x\":47,\"y\":7853,\"w\":323,\"h\":139,\"abs_x\":47,\"abs_y\":7853}'\u003eOur full guide walks through formatting an SSD for both Windows and Mac, including when to choose exFAT versus NTFS for large-file compatibility. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.kingspectech.com\/blogs\/posts\/how-to-format-ssd\" bis_size='{\"x\":47,\"y\":7941,\"w\":266,\"h\":46,\"abs_x\":47,\"abs_y\":7941}'\u003eRead the SSD formatting guide\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"lf-section\" bis_size='{\"x\":13,\"y\":8097,\"w\":390,\"h\":529,\"abs_x\":13,\"abs_y\":8097}'\u003e\n\u003ch2 bis_size='{\"x\":30,\"y\":8118,\"w\":357,\"h\":59,\"abs_x\":30,\"abs_y\":8118}'\u003eExplore More KingSpec Storage\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"lf-link-grid\" bis_size='{\"x\":30,\"y\":8194,\"w\":357,\"h\":412,\"abs_x\":30,\"abs_y\":8194}'\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"lf-link-card\" bis_size='{\"x\":30,\"y\":8194,\"w\":357,\"h\":91,\"abs_x\":30,\"abs_y\":8194}'\u003e\n\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":51,\"y\":8215,\"w\":315,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":51,\"abs_y\":8215}'\u003e2TB Options\u003c\/span\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.kingspectech.com\/collections\/external-ssd-2tb\" bis_size='{\"x\":51,\"y\":8245,\"w\":118,\"h\":15,\"abs_x\":51,\"abs_y\":8245}'\u003eExternal SSD 2TB\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"lf-link-card\" bis_size='{\"x\":30,\"y\":8301,\"w\":357,\"h\":91,\"abs_x\":30,\"abs_y\":8301}'\u003e\n\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":51,\"y\":8322,\"w\":315,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":51,\"abs_y\":8322}'\u003eMacBook Storage\u003c\/span\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.kingspectech.com\/collections\/external-ssd-for-macbook\" bis_size='{\"x\":51,\"y\":8352,\"w\":176,\"h\":15,\"abs_x\":51,\"abs_y\":8352}'\u003eExternal SSD for MacBook\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"lf-link-card\" bis_size='{\"x\":30,\"y\":8408,\"w\":357,\"h\":91,\"abs_x\":30,\"abs_y\":8408}'\u003e\n\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":51,\"y\":8429,\"w\":315,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":51,\"abs_y\":8429}'\u003eEveryday Portable\u003c\/span\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.kingspectech.com\/collections\/portable-ssd\" bis_size='{\"x\":51,\"y\":8459,\"w\":88,\"h\":15,\"abs_x\":51,\"abs_y\":8459}'\u003ePortable SSD\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"lf-link-card\" bis_size='{\"x\":30,\"y\":8515,\"w\":357,\"h\":91,\"abs_x\":30,\"abs_y\":8515}'\u003e\n\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":51,\"y\":8536,\"w\":315,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":51,\"abs_y\":8536}'\u003eDesktop-Scale Storage\u003c\/span\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.kingspectech.com\/collections\/8tb-nvme-ssd\" bis_size='{\"x\":51,\"y\":8566,\"w\":101,\"h\":15,\"abs_x\":51,\"abs_y\":8566}'\u003e8TB NVMe SSD\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"lf-section lf-section-dark\" bis_size='{\"x\":13,\"y\":8651,\"w\":390,\"h\":315,\"abs_x\":13,\"abs_y\":8651}'\u003e\n\u003ch2 bis_size='{\"x\":30,\"y\":8671,\"w\":357,\"h\":59,\"abs_x\":30,\"abs_y\":8671}'\u003eRelated Guides on Large File Storage\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"lf-link-grid\" bis_size='{\"x\":30,\"y\":8747,\"w\":357,\"h\":198,\"abs_x\":30,\"abs_y\":8747}'\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"lf-link-card\" bis_size='{\"x\":30,\"y\":8747,\"w\":357,\"h\":91,\"abs_x\":30,\"abs_y\":8747}'\u003e\n\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":51,\"y\":8768,\"w\":315,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":51,\"abs_y\":8768}'\u003eVideo Editing\u003c\/span\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.kingspectech.com\/blogs\/posts\/best-portable-ssd-for-video-editing\" bis_size='{\"x\":51,\"y\":8798,\"w\":238,\"h\":15,\"abs_x\":51,\"abs_y\":8798}'\u003eBest Portable SSD for Video Editing\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"lf-link-card\" bis_size='{\"x\":30,\"y\":8854,\"w\":357,\"h\":91,\"abs_x\":30,\"abs_y\":8854}'\u003e\n\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":51,\"y\":8875,\"w\":315,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":51,\"abs_y\":8875}'\u003eCapacity Guide\u003c\/span\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.kingspectech.com\/blogs\/posts\/the-best-4tb-external-hard-drive\" bis_size='{\"x\":51,\"y\":8905,\"w\":194,\"h\":15,\"abs_x\":51,\"abs_y\":8905}'\u003eBest 4TB External Hard Drive\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"lf-section\" bis_size='{\"x\":13,\"y\":8990,\"w\":390,\"h\":557,\"abs_x\":13,\"abs_y\":8990}'\u003e\n\u003ch2 bis_size='{\"x\":30,\"y\":9011,\"w\":357,\"h\":59,\"abs_x\":30,\"abs_y\":9011}'\u003eFrequently Asked Questions: External SSD for Large Files\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"lf-faq\" bis_size='{\"x\":30,\"y\":9087,\"w\":357,\"h\":428,\"abs_x\":30,\"abs_y\":9087}'\u003e\n\u003cdetails bis_size='{\"x\":30,\"y\":9087,\"w\":357,\"h\":76,\"abs_x\":30,\"abs_y\":9087}'\u003e\n\u003csummary bis_size='{\"x\":31,\"y\":9087,\"w\":355,\"h\":74,\"abs_x\":31,\"abs_y\":9087}'\u003eWhy won't my large video file copy to my external SSD?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"lf-faq-answer\" bis_size='{\"x\":31,\"y\":9162,\"w\":355,\"h\":172,\"abs_x\":31,\"abs_y\":9162}'\u003e\n\u003cp bis_size='{\"x\":51,\"y\":9162,\"w\":315,\"h\":139,\"abs_x\":51,\"abs_y\":9162}'\u003eThis almost always means the drive is formatted in FAT32, which caps individual files at 4GB. Reformatting the drive to exFAT or NTFS removes that limit and allows large single files to copy normally.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails bis_size='{\"x\":30,\"y\":9175,\"w\":357,\"h\":76,\"abs_x\":30,\"abs_y\":9175}'\u003e\n\u003csummary bis_size='{\"x\":31,\"y\":9175,\"w\":355,\"h\":74,\"abs_x\":31,\"abs_y\":9175}'\u003eWhat is the difference between exFAT and NTFS for large files?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"lf-faq-answer\" bis_size='{\"x\":31,\"y\":9250,\"w\":355,\"h\":228,\"abs_x\":31,\"abs_y\":9250}'\u003e\n\u003cp bis_size='{\"x\":51,\"y\":9250,\"w\":315,\"h\":195,\"abs_x\":51,\"abs_y\":9250}'\u003eBoth support files larger than 4GB. exFAT works natively on both Windows and macOS, making it the better choice for drives you move between platforms. NTFS is native to Windows, and macOS can read but not write to NTFS drives without additional software.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails bis_size='{\"x\":30,\"y\":9263,\"w\":357,\"h\":76,\"abs_x\":30,\"abs_y\":9263}'\u003e\n\u003csummary bis_size='{\"x\":31,\"y\":9263,\"w\":355,\"h\":74,\"abs_x\":31,\"abs_y\":9263}'\u003eHow much capacity do I need for a large video project?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"lf-faq-answer\" bis_size='{\"x\":31,\"y\":9338,\"w\":355,\"h\":200,\"abs_x\":31,\"abs_y\":9338}'\u003e\n\u003cp bis_size='{\"x\":51,\"y\":9338,\"w\":315,\"h\":167,\"abs_x\":51,\"abs_y\":9338}'\u003eA single hour of 4K footage can easily run 40GB to 100GB or more depending on codec and bitrate. For active multi-project work, 1TB to 2TB is a comfortable starting point, while 4TB suits full archives or long-form projects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails bis_size='{\"x\":30,\"y\":9351,\"w\":357,\"h\":76,\"abs_x\":30,\"abs_y\":9351}'\u003e\n\u003csummary bis_size='{\"x\":31,\"y\":9351,\"w\":355,\"h\":74,\"abs_x\":31,\"abs_y\":9351}'\u003eDoes a faster external SSD actually help with large files, or just capacity?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"lf-faq-answer\" bis_size='{\"x\":31,\"y\":9426,\"w\":355,\"h\":200,\"abs_x\":31,\"abs_y\":9426}'\u003e\n\u003cp bis_size='{\"x\":51,\"y\":9426,\"w\":315,\"h\":167,\"abs_x\":51,\"abs_y\":9426}'\u003eSpeed matters just as much as capacity for large files. A 20Gbps USB-C portable SSD can move a 50GB file in under 30 seconds, compared to nearly a minute on a standard 10Gbps drive, which adds up quickly across a full project.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails bis_size='{\"x\":30,\"y\":9439,\"w\":357,\"h\":76,\"abs_x\":30,\"abs_y\":9439}'\u003e\n\u003csummary bis_size='{\"x\":31,\"y\":9440,\"w\":355,\"h\":74,\"abs_x\":31,\"abs_y\":9440}'\u003eWill my external SSD slow down during a very large transfer?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"lf-faq-answer\" bis_size='{\"x\":31,\"y\":9514,\"w\":355,\"h\":200,\"abs_x\":31,\"abs_y\":9514}'\u003e\n\u003cp bis_size='{\"x\":51,\"y\":9514,\"w\":315,\"h\":167,\"abs_x\":51,\"abs_y\":9514}'\u003eIt can, if the drive relies entirely on a fast cache layer that runs out during a long transfer. Drives with better thermal management and quality controllers hold a higher percentage of their peak speed across large, continuous copies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/main\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"z5-series-portable-external-ssd","title":"Z5 series Portable External SSD","description":"\u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRGB elements combined with a zinc-metal tech-style casing, perfect for gamers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Type-C port supports both gaming consoles and cross-platform use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLightning fast speeds of USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 20Gbps transmissions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlazing-fast USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 speeds with 20Gbps data transfer.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Kingspec","offers":[{"title":"512GB","offer_id":41385235087453,"sku":"Z5-512","price":85.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1TB","offer_id":41385257500765,"sku":"Z5-1TB","price":180.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2TB","offer_id":41385257533533,"sku":"Z5-2TB","price":230.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4TB","offer_id":42411795546205,"sku":"Z5-4TB","price":400.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0296\/7230\/8829\/files\/1_1e42704e-f852-4457-baf4-6cf62928e553.jpg?v=1761807122"},{"product_id":"us5-portable-usb-external-ssd","title":"US5 Portable USB External SSD","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe perfect partner for expanding your iPhone 15 storage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLightning fast speeds of USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 20Gbps transmissions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAluminum Alloy case for improved heat dissipation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2TB Large Storage Capacity for Continuous Recording in ProRes Format.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Kingspec","offers":[{"title":"512GB \/ Pink","offer_id":42833507156061,"sku":"US5-512 P","price":90.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"512GB \/ Silver","offer_id":42887632388189,"sku":"US5-512 S","price":90.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"512GB \/ Black","offer_id":43119829549149,"sku":"US5-512 B","price":90.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1TB \/ Pink","offer_id":42887632420957,"sku":"US5-1TB P","price":150.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1TB \/ Silver","offer_id":42887632453725,"sku":"US5-1TB S","price":150.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1TB \/ Black","offer_id":43119829581917,"sku":"US5-1TB B","price":150.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2TB \/ Pink","offer_id":42887632486493,"sku":"US5-2TB P","price":376.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2TB \/ Silver","offer_id":42887632519261,"sku":"US5-2TB S","price":376.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2TB \/ Black","offer_id":43119829614685,"sku":"US5-2TB B","price":376.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0296\/7230\/8829\/files\/3_45b6ea7e-214f-4a73-8959-264115a95fdc.jpg?v=1762323118"},{"product_id":"us201-portable-external-ussd","title":"US201 Portable External USSD","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLevel up your gaming vibe with eye-catching designs that electrify every play.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVersatile dual-drive with Type-C \u0026amp; 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