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Kingston DataTraveler 4000 G2 (16GB)

Matthew Buzzi
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The 16GB Kingston DataTraveler 4000 G2 secure USB flash drive provides high-end security for your files, but it comes at a steep price. - Kingston DataTraveler 4000 G2 (16GB)
4.0 Excellent

The Bottom Line

The 16GB Kingston DataTraveler 4000 G2 secure USB flash drive provides high-end security for your files, but it comes at a steep price.
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Pros & Cons

    • Quality design.
    • Lots of high-end security features.
    • Easy to use.
    • High price-per-gigabyte ratio.

Kingston DataTraveler 4000 G2 (16GB) Specs

Capacity (Tested) 16
All Specs

While most USB flash drives strive to offer high storage capacities at reasonable prices, the 16GB Kingston DataTraveler 4000 G2 ($113) makes keeping your files safe its top priority. You get multiple layers of advanced protection, so you pay a high price relative to its low capacity. Still, if security is your top priority, and you don't mind paying a premium for it, the DataTraveler 4000 G2 is worth considering. But the Lexar JumpDrive M10 Secure (64GB) is a much better value and remains our Editors' Choice for encrypted flash drives.

Design and Features

With an attractive all-black, stainless steel casing with titanium coating, the DataTraveler 4000 G2 has a premium look and feel, with a solid weighted heft. A simple cap protects the connector, and can be attached to the bottom of the drive to keep it from being misplaced when the drive is plugged in. The drive uses USB 3.0 for fast file transfer speeds, but the real draw is the 256-bit AES hardware-based encryption to protect your information.

Kingston DataTraveler 4000 G2 (16GB)

Final Thoughts

The 16GB Kingston DataTraveler 4000 G2 secure USB flash drive provides high-end security for your files, but it comes at a steep price. - Kingston DataTraveler 4000 G2 (16GB)

Kingston DataTraveler 4000 G2 (16GB)

4.0 Excellent

The 16GB Kingston DataTraveler 4000 G2 secure USB flash drive provides high-end security for your files, but it comes at a steep price.

Get It Now
Best Deal£164.28

Buy It Now

£164.28

About Our Expert

Matthew Buzzi

Matthew Buzzi

Principal Writer, Hardware

My Experience

I’ve been a consumer PC expert at PCMag for 10 years, and I love PC gaming. I've played games on my computer for as long as I can remember, which eventually (as it does for many) led me to build and upgrade my own desktops to this day. Through my years at PCMag, I've tested and reviewed many, many dozens of laptops and desktops, and I am always happy to recommend a PC for your needs and budget.

The Technology I Use

The single piece of technology I use the most (by far!) is my self-built desktop. I spend a lot of my time gaming (and now, working) on this system, and I’m likely to continue upgrading it in some form forever. As it relates to my work at PCMag, it’s a vital window into keeping up to date with components, performance, and the latest titles. On the smartphone front, I’m a full-time Android user.

I’m always eyeing my next GPU upgrade, but the consistent part of my gaming setup has been a 165Hz 1440p monitor; I think this remains the sweet spot for the time being. A dual-monitor setup has been essential for work and play; my second screen is either a productivity monitor, playing videos for entertainment, or being used for console gaming, depending on the time of day.

Speaking of which, I may be primarily a PC gamer, but (like any good gaming enthusiast without enough discipline) I also own a PlayStation 5, an Xbox Series S, a Steam Deck, and a Nintendo Switch 2. The PS5 and Xbox are hooked up to a living-room television for a more laid-back couch experience; I've found Gamepass to be especially handy for cooperative play and for taking my saved-game files from my desk to my couch through the cloud.

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