The Kioxia Exceria Plus G2 Portable is an external solid-state drive (SSD) that connects to devices through the USB-C 3.2 Gen2 2x2 interface. This type of connection allows for high-speed data transfer, though the drive is limited to a maximum speed of 10 Gb/s, which is slightly slower than some other drives in its category. The drive is available in three storage sizes: 500 GB, 1 TB, and 2 TB. The 1 TB version, which originally cost around 100 euros, is now priced at approximately 200 euros due to rising costs of memory components. Les Numeriques, a French technology review site, tested the Kioxia Exceria Plus G2 Portable after reviewing Kioxia’s internal SSD range for 2025. This portable SSD is the first from Kioxia to be included in such a comparison. During tests, the drive showed average read speeds of 1057 MB/s and write speeds of 1012 MB/s, as measured by a standard benchmarking tool called CrystalDiskMark. It performed similarly to other drives when copying 800 photo files but lagged behind when transferring a larger 27 GB archive. The Kioxia Exceria Plus G2 Portable is one of the smallest and lightest drives in the comparison, with dimensions of 7.2 x 4 x 1.2 cm. However, it lacks important features such as IP certification, which would make it more resistant to dust and water, and it does not offer protection against drops or shocks. It also lacks built-in encryption, which is a security feature that some users might find important. A small LED light near the USB-C port indicates the drive's activity. Despite its decent performance and compact size, the Kioxia Exceria Plus G2 Portable faces competition from other drives like the Samsung T9 and Crucial X10 Pro, which offer similar or better features at comparable prices. These alternatives are often recommended for users looking for a more robust and feature-rich portable SSD. The Kioxia Exceria Plus G2 Portable remains a viable option for those prioritizing portability and basic performance over advanced features.