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The faster portable SSD
you have been waiting for.
Crucial® X8 Portable SSD
Protect your memories with the Crucial X8 Portable SSD — back up important photos, videos, and documents with up to 1TB capacity. Expand storage on your PS4™, Xbox One, iPad Pro, Android device, or simply free up space on your computer quickly with speeds up to 1050MB/s.1,2 The Crucial X8 runs up to 1.8x faster than other portable SSDs and up to 7.5x faster than portable HDDs.1 Store with confidence on the Crucial X8.
Incredible performance up to 1050MB/s read speeds1
Attractive and durable design
Works with most USB-C and USB-A devices2
Includes a 3-year limited warranty
Crucial’s X8 portable SSD is a must-have...
-ProClockers
...I find the Crucial X8 Portable SSD as an excellent external storage drive. It’s fast, built well and priced reasonably...
-The PC Enthusiast
My money is on the Crucial X8, which offers speeds as fast as any 10 Gbps USB-C drive I’ve tested to date, and does so with a slick enclosure, zero bloatware, and the assurance of a 3-year warranty.
-PC Perspective
The X8 portable SSD is an excellent option for all those who are looking for lightning-fast mobile storage.
-FunkyKit
Crucial's X8 1TB portable SSD is easily the fastest USB-based portable SSD that I have ever tested. It offers blazing fast performance at an affordable price…
-RelaxedTech
... the Crucial X8 Portable SSD demands your attention.
-Real Hardware Reviews
Works with Multiple Devices
Fast, easy storage for your PC and Mac
Quickly and easily add storage to your PC and Mac with the Crucial X8 Portable SSD. Just plug it in — no reformatting required. Back up important photos, videos, and documents with up to 1TB capacity. Encrypt your drive and protect your data using Windows Bitlocker to Go or Apple’s FileVault. Crucial X8 also works with popular endpoint protection services from brands like Symantec and McAfee.
Crucial® X8 Portable SSD
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Capacity |
Part Number |
Box Contents |
Sequential Read |
---|---|---|---|
1TB |
CT1000X8SSD9 |
Crucial X8 Portable SSD |
1,050 MB/s |
500GB |
CT500X8SSD9 |
- MB/s speed measured as maximum sequential performance of device as measured by Crucial on a high performance desktop computer with Crystal Disk Mark (version 6.0.2 for x64). Your performance may vary. Comparative speed claims measured as maximum sequential performance of similarly situated portable SSDs, mainstream portable HDDs and mainstream USB flash drives from vertically-integrated manufacturers selling under their own brands as of June 2019.
- Compatibility may vary and may be contingent on device formatting and host capabilities. For more information, see https://crucial.com/support/x8
- Latest firmware may be required for operation. For more information, see https://crucial.com/support/x8
- Compatible Android devices must be able to work with USB Mass Storage over OTG. Operating system updates and reformatting may be required. For more information, see https://crucial.com/support/x8.
- iPadOS 13 required for the Crucial X8 to work with iPad Pro devices with USB-C port. For more information, see https://crucial.com/support/x8
- Up to 7.5 ft/2 m without impact to data on drive on a carpeted floor.