Mark Pickavance

The Fanxiang PS2000W is a lightweight, durable portable SSD with a metal enclosure, dual USB-C and USB-A connectivity, and strong performance when connected to a USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 port. On more common USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports, speeds fall to roughly 1,000 MB/s. The drive lacks hardware encryption and bundled management software, while its price has nearly doubled in eight months amid rising flash-memory costs. Although its build quality and performance are satisfactory, USB4 alternatives offer substantially higher speeds for only modestly more money, making the PS2000W difficult to recommend unless the buyer specifically has a Gen 2x2 port and is unconcerned about value.