Crucial X8

Small and sturdy. ; Stylish all-metal chassis with rubberized ends. ; Attractive cost per gigabyte. ; Solid performance. ; Includes a USB-C cable and USB-C-to-USB-A adapter. ; Compatible with a wide range of devices. ; Three-year warranty.

No activity light. ; No backup utility. ; USB-A dongle less elegant than a dedicated cable.

The Crucial X8 SSD is a sturdy little beauty that offers excellent performance and plenty of storage in a tiny package at an affordable price. It's highly recommended for videophiles, gamers, and other data maniacs.

Comparatively affordable ; Fast for everyday operations ; Long warranty and high TBW rating

Slows drastically writing off cache to 80MBps

I like the look and feel of the Crucial X8. It’s a great performer the vast majority of the time, and as much as I’m bound to inform you of the slow performance off cache, I can also tell you that I wouldn’t hesitate to use the drive myself.

Top performance ; Reasonable price ; High quality ; High compatibility ; Low operating temperature ; 3-year warranty

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Crucial X8 2TB SSD combines everything that users search for in a portable SSD. It’s fast, small and light, and available at capacities up to 2TB. The drive itself performs as exceptional as it looks. The high-end design matches the top results to...

Low cost per GB ; Competitive performance ; Large write cache ; Removable cable and USB-C to USB-A adapter included ; Low heat output

Slow write speed after write cache fills ; Lacks encryption support

The Crucial X8’s burst performance rivals even the highest-end USB 3.2 Gen 2 portable SSDs on the market, so it offers a lot of value for those in search of a high capacity SSD with cheaper QLC flash.

+ Sturdy chassis + Stylish design + Blistering performance + Excellent compatibility + 3-year warranty + Good value

- USB Type-A adaptor easy to lose - No included backup software

All things considered, Crucial’s efforts on the X8 Portable SSD are very good, with few negatives to counter that.

High performance ; Reasonable price ; High compatibility ; 3-year warranty

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Crucial X8 is one of the fastest external drives available on our market. There are some requirements to make it run at its maximum speed, but most new computers are already equipped with the USB 3.2 controllers. Even if there is an older generation...