Kingston's color-coded DataTraveler Exodia G2 flash drive launches — but not here yet
Kingston has launched the DataTraveler Exodia G2 (DTXG2), a refreshed budget USB flash drive that uses color-coded caps to distinguish capacity tiers — but for now it's only on sale in China, with no confirmed date for US or UK availability. Sales on JD.com started May 6, 2026, per Gizmochina. If you already rely on Kingston USB sticks for everyday file transfers, this is the line's next generation — though you'll have to wait before you can actually buy one.
The drive
The DTXG2 comes in four capacities, each with a distinct cap color: black (64GB), blue (128GB), green (256GB), and purple (512GB). The snap-on cap locks onto the back of the drive while you're using it, so it won't get lost in a bag. A keyring loop lets you clip it to keys or a backpack strap.
The interface is USB 3.2 Gen 1 — the same standard also marketed as USB 3.0 — with rated speeds of 50MB/s read and 5MB/s write. That read speed is adequate for quickly pulling documents or photos off the drive, but the 5MB/s write is notably slow. Older Exodia models tested in the UK showed write speeds of 12–34MB/s, so the official spec here appears to reflect conservative budget positioning rather than a hardware ceiling. Backing that up: the drive is backwards compatible with USB 2.0, and Kingston covers it with a five-year limited warranty.
Kingston DataTraveler Exodia G2 — color-coded caps identify each capacity tier at a glance.
One practical limitation: the DTXG2 is USB-A only. As more laptops, tablets, and phones ship with USB-C ports, carrying a USB-A drive increasingly means needing an adapter. Kingston has not announced a USB-C variant.
Pricing and availability
In China, the DTXG2 is priced at roughly $9 (64GB), $13 (128GB), $30 (256GB), and $61 (512GB) at current exchange rates. Those figures sit competitively against SanDisk Cruzer and similar budget drives, though no-name alternatives regularly undercut both brands below £5–£8 in the UK.
The snap-on cap secures to the back of the drive during use, and a keyring loop aids portability.
The older DataTraveler Exodia (DTX, not the G2) is already available in the UK from around £6.97 per idealo.co.uk, and on Amazon.co.uk and Amazon.com. Kingston has made no announcement about when the G2 variant will reach US or UK retail.