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Kioxia EXCERIA PLUS Portable SSD 500GB USB 3.2 Gen2 Type C

0.50 TB
Price in EUR including VAT
EUR173,80/1TB
Delivered between 12/2/2026 and 11/3/2026
free shipping

Memory Size3

Product details

Meet the KIOXIA EXCERIA PLUS Portable SSD series—a combination of chic and timeless design and KIOXIA's SSD technology utilizing BiCS FLASH™ 3D flash memory that delivers read speeds of up to 1,050MB/s. Well-suited for on-the-go users and content creators, the EXCERIA PLUS Portable SSD series prioritizes portability with a shockproof housing that fits up to 2TB of data in the palm of your hand.

Sleek and stylish, your data can go where you go, in style. The KIOXIA EXCERIA PLUS Portable SSD series emphasizes both design and portability with its smooth, rounded aluminum housing. Easy to grip and pocket-sized, this elegant portable SSD series offers compact, handy storage for users who seek timeless design in their mobile lifestyle.

Universal features include compatibility out-of-the-box with Windows OS, macOS, iPadOS, Android OS, PS4, PS4 Pro, PS5, and Xbox Series X/S. The EXCERIA PLUS Portable SSD features a slim USB Type-C connector with a USB 3.2 Gen2 interface, enabling you to quickly transfer 4K videos and high-resolution photos. Each EXCERIA PLUS Portable SSD includes both a Type-C to A and Type-C to C cable to ensure your drive works on both current and legacy systems.

Carry without worry. Compatible with MIL-STD drop tests, the EXCERIA PLUS Portable SSD features a shockproof housing and has no moving parts, making it highly durable. Its aluminum housing also enables effective heat dissipation during heavy workloads. For peace of mind, you can password protect and safeguard up to 2TB of data, even if you lose your EXCERIA PLUS Portable SSD.

Cutting-edge 3D flash memory is built into each EXCERIA SSD with BiCS FLASH™ and a vertically stacked cell structure, delivering a cutting-edge storage experience.

Key specifications

SSD Features
Password protected
Exact USB ports
USB-A 1.0 (1x)
USB ports
USB-AUSB-C
Write transfer speed
1000 MB/s
Read transfer speed
1050 MB/s
Item number
18971713

General information

Manufacturer
Kioxia
Category
External SSD
Manufacturer no.
LXD10S500GG8
Release date
25/11/2021

Colour

Colour
Grey
Exact colour description
Grey

Data storage properties

Storage capacity
0.50 TB
USB ports
USB-AUSB-C
Exact USB ports
USB-A 1.0 (1x)
Read transfer speed
1050 MB/s
Write transfer speed
1000 MB/s
SSD Features
Password protected

Origin

Country of origin
China

Voluntary climate contribution

CO₂-Emission
Climate contribution

Scope of delivery

Scope of delivery
External SSD Exceria Plus Portable 500GB Ball (LXD10S500GG8)

Product dimensions

Length
4.50 cm
Width
10.50 cm
Height
1.47 cm
Weight
76 g

Legal Notice

Product Safety

Package dimensions

Length
14.50 cm
Width
8.50 cm
Height
4.60 cm
Weight
152 g

14-day cancellation right
30-day right of return
24 Months statutory warranty
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Reviews & Ratings

Statutory warranty score

How often does a product of this brand in the «External SSD» category have a defect within the first 24 months?

Source: Galaxus
  • Kioxia
    Not enough data
  • 1.Seagate
    0,2 %
  • 2.Samsung
    0,4 %
  • 2.SANDISK
    0,4 %
  • 2.WD
    0,4 %

Statutory warranty case duration

How many working days on average does it take to process a warranty claim from when it arrives at the service centre until it’s back with the customer?

Source: Galaxus
  • Kioxia
    Not enough data
  • 1.Intenso
    0 days
  • 2.Crucial
    2 days
  • 2.Verbatim
    2 days
  • 2.WD
    2 days

Return rate

How often is a product of this brand in the «External SSD» category returned?

Source: Galaxus
  • Kioxia
    Not enough data
  • 1.Philips
    0 %
  • 2.Intenso
    0,7 %
  • 2.Samsung
    0,7 %
  • 4.Transcend
    0,8 %
Source: Galaxus

Translation: machine translated
Overall ratingVery good90/100
Very good91/100
Beat Logo
BeatSSDs im VergleichReleaseApril 2025

Eight external SSDs were at the starting line of our comparison test; eight made it to the finish line - there was no total failure to report. First of all: The fact that the currently fastest USB SSDs according to USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 do not deliver their speed advantage on a Mac, at least at present, is not due to the manufacturers of the SSDs...

Very good80/100
PC Welt Online Logo
PC Welt OnlineSingle testReleaseAugust 2024
  • PositiveHigh data rates in benchmark and practical tests
  • PositiveComprehensive programme from the manufacturer
  • PositiveFor Windows, Mac OS, Android, iOS and games consoles
  • PositiveHousing can be unscrewed
  • NegativeOnly medium warranty period of 3 years
  • NegativeNoticeably warm during continuous operation
Very good90/100
gamezoom.netSingle testReleaseAugust 2024
  • PositiveHigh-quality and stable workmanship (housing)
  • Positivequite compact
  • Positivemodern technology
  • PositiveVery good (everyday) performance
  • PositiveSufficiently long USB cable included in the scope of delivery
  • Positivefair price
    Very good92/100
    MAC LIFE Logo
    Rank 5 out of 8MAC LIFESSDs im VergleichReleaseApril 2024

    Eight external SSDs were at the starting line of our comparison test; eight made it to the finish line - there was no total failure to report. First of all: The fact that the currently fastest USB SSDs according to USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 do not deliver their speed advantage on a Mac, at least at present, is not due to the manufacturers of the SSDs...

    Good77/100
    Rank 13 out of 40Stiftung WarentestExterne SSD-Festplatten im TestReleaseMarch 2024

    They are small, robust and fast: SSD hard drives offer additional storage space for documents, photos and other data. We had 40 external SSD hard drives tested. 27 were awarded the test quality rating of Good. But it's worth taking a look at the details: We discovered significant differences in price and maximum achievable speed...

    Very good100/100
    Foto Hits Logo
    Foto HitsSingle testReleaseMarch 2024
    • PositiveThe compact metal casing of the Kioxia Exceria Plus is not only elegant, but also very robust. It achieved excellent write and read rates when tested
    • NegativeUnfortunately, the encryption and configuration software is not available for Apple computers with macOS

    Fast storage in your pocket: The Kioxia Exceria Plus Portable SSD can easily be taken along on any photo shoot. Surprisingly, unlike its two competitors, it is not yet available in a four terabyte version.

    This test report belongs to a different type: EXCERIA PLUS Portable SSD 1TB USB 3.2 Gen2 Type C (1 TB)