RAM | 2 TB |
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Hard Drive | 4 TB Solid State Hard Drive |
Number of USB 2.0 Ports | 1 |
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Crucial X8 2TB Portable SSD - Up to 1050MB/s - PC and Mac - USB 3.2 External Solid State Drive - CT2000X8SSD9
Digital Storage Capacity | 2 TB |
Hard Disk Interface | USB 3.0 |
Connectivity Technology | USB |
Brand | Crucial |
Special Feature | Portable |
Hard Disk Description | Solid State Hard Drive |
Compatible Devices | Laptop, Gaming Console, Desktop, Tablet, Smartphone |
Installation Type | External Hard Drive |
Color | Black |
Hard Disk Size | 4 TB |
About this item
- Incredible performance with read speeds up to 1050 MB/s.Specific uses: Storage
- Works with Windows, Mac, iPad Pro, Chromebook, Android, Linux, PS4, and Xbox One with USB-C 3.1 Gen2 and USB-A connectors
- Durable design featuring an anodized aluminum core, drop proof up to 7.5 feet, extreme-temperature, shock and vibration proof
- Backed by Micron, one of the largest manufacturers of flash storage in the world
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Storage Capacity | 4.6 | 4.5 | 4.4 | 4.4 | 5.0 | 4.3 |
Portability | 4.7 | 4.6 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | — |
Value for money | 4.0 | — | 4.2 | 4.2 | 3.9 | 3.8 |
Tech Support | 3.8 | 3.8 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 3.3 | — |
Durability | — | — | 4.2 | 4.2 | 2.0 | — |
Sold By | — | Amazon.com | Amazon.com | Amazon.com | ADATA | E Distributor (we record serial number) |
storage capacity | 2 TB | 2 TB | 2 TB | 1 TB | 2 TB | 500 GB |
hardware interface | usb3.1 c | usb3.1 c | usb c | usb c | solid state drive | solid state drive |
compatible devices | Desktop, Laptop, Gaming Console, Smartphone, Tablet | Laptop, Desktop, Tablet | Gaming Console, Laptop, Camera, Tablet | Gaming Console, Laptop, Camera, Tablet | Laptop | Gaming Console, Laptop, Desktop |
form factor | Portable | Portable | Portable | Portable | Portable | Portable |
write speed | 1050 | 1000 megabits per second | 1050 | 1050 | 500 megabits per second | — |
read speed | 1050 megabytes per second | 1050 megabytes per second | 1050 megabytes per second | 1050 megabytes per second | — | 900 megabytes per second |
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Technical Details
Brand | Crucial |
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Series | X8 |
Item model number | CT2000X8SSD9 |
Hardware Platform | PC, Linux, Mac |
Item Weight | 3.53 ounces |
Product Dimensions | 4.33 x 2.09 x 0.45 inches |
Item Dimensions LxWxH | 4.33 x 2.09 x 0.45 inches |
Color | Black |
Computer Memory Type | DIMM |
Flash Memory Size | 2 TB |
Hard Drive Interface | USB 3.0 |
Manufacturer | Crucial |
ASIN | B08C3XVP2P |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | August 25, 2020 |
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Customer Reviews |
4.5 out of 5 stars |
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Best Sellers Rank | #122 in External Solid State Drives |
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- Some of the storage capacity is used for formatting and other purposes and is not available for data storage. 1GB equals 1 billion bytes.
- Compatibility may vary and may be contingent on device formatting and host capabilities.
- Compatible Android devices must be able to work with USB Mass Storage over OTG. Operating system updates and reformatting may be required.
- iPadOS 13 required for the Crucial X8 to work with iPad devices with USB-C port.
Product Description
Protect your memories with the Crucial X8 Portable SSD — back up important photos, videos, and documents with up to 2TB 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 1050 MB/s. The Crucial X8 runs up to 1.8x faster than other portable SSDs and up to 7.5x faster than portable HDDs. Store with confidence on the Crucial X8.
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Customers like the storage space and ease of use of the computer drive. They mention that it has excellent storage, is a good repository for holding large amounts of data, and is super convenient. They are also happy with quality, value, and size. However, some customers have reported issues with performance and connectivity.
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Customers like the quality of the computer drive. They say it works well, is reliable, and is useful. Some say the build quality feels great and they do not expect any issues with these drives.
"...Either way, the drive is awesome and performs quite quickly for any number of applications...." Read more
"...Incredible feat of engineering.I'm using this for Time Machine purposes on a Mac...." Read more
"...After being unable to use Unity on this SSD I thought I might as well transfer my DCS install over to it to free up the space for Unity on the main..." Read more
"...Once that was ordered and installed it works great!" Read more
Customers like the size of the computer drive. They say it's super compact, lightweight, and easy to transport. Some customers also say it fits in the palm of their hand and is an excellent option to carry in your pocket.
"Fantastically small. Fits in the palm of your hand. Much faster than a traditional hard drive...." Read more
"...SanDisk SSD that has the weird loop at the top, and is also thinner than the SanDisk. Incredible feat of engineering...." Read more
"It is 1.18 TB and it is able to fit a majority of my games with ease. It is easy to set up simply by putting it in. Have had no problems...." Read more
"Great price and small and compact for the laptop. I use it for my games and it works great. The performance is great to be so small." Read more
Customers like the value of the computer drive. They say it's an excellent investment for those seeking reliable storage. They also appreciate the price-to-performance ratio and say it provides great storage for the price.
"Great price and small and compact for the laptop. I use it for my games and it works great. The performance is great to be so small." Read more
"...Overall id say I’m satisfied with this drive at this price point. Helps that it looks nice." Read more
"...Summary: I feel I got a great bang for my buck and I'm happy it will allow gameplay and quick resume...." Read more
"It is fast, reliable, unobtrusive and works as one would expect. I will buy more when needed." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the storage space of the hard drive. For example, they mention it's a good repository for holding large amounts of data, an excellent PC gaming storage solution, and provides lots of storage for not much cost. Some say it'll store music, videos, and zip/rar files without a problem.
"This a great storage drive. However in the instructions to format the drive it says to click on "Erase" at an early point in the process...." Read more
"This gives soooooo much more room for games and it's super simple to set up...." Read more
"...to talk to both operating systems, it is still a good repository for holding large amounts of data...." Read more
"...I been able to store music, videos, and zip/rar files without a problem...." Read more
Customers find the computer drive easy to install and use. They say it allows for easy and much speedier data transfer, and hasn't encountered any issues setting it up. They also say it's super convenient if you're on the go all the time. Customers also mention that it'll mount immediately on the desktop and that it runs very cool.
"...It is easy to set up simply by putting it in. Have had no problems. The only thing is when it is new, the cords are stiff and it is hard to lay flat...." Read more
"...It was shipped within a day or two, and set up was easy, once I got the correct interface...." Read more
"The SSD is great, it small it's lightweight and it's basically plug and play!..." Read more
"This gives soooooo much more room for games and it's super simple to set up...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the speed of the computer drive. Some mention it's very fast, while others say it'll slack off after 20% filled capacity.
"Fantastically small. Fits in the palm of your hand. Much faster than a traditional hard drive...." Read more
"...However when trying to actually play it first loads incredibly fast as usual but then about halfway through when it comes time to load the graphics..." Read more
"...This makes this program unreliable for speed tests in my configuration - if I did not stop the test and let it show the speed that it determined, it..." Read more
"I have two of those 4TB , they are fast and very reliable and don’t heat up like other competitor brands" Read more
Customers are mixed about the connectivity of the computer drive. Some mention it uses standard USB connectors and it recognized by iOS devices like iPads. It comes with a USB-C to USB-A adapter and a small USB C cable. However, some say that it didn't come with a usb A connector and that the external drive was improperly disconnected.
"...connects at 10gbps when plugged directly into the Mac, but intermittently disconnects...." Read more
"...I like that when I don't need to use the drive, it is safely disconnected so bad actors who might get past all of my security can't reach my..." Read more
"...should’ve read the description more carefully as this drive does not have a USB 3.0 port...." Read more
"...I have found some connectivity issues when using the adapter but works great when running just with the USB C. Honestly if you don't have that input..." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the performance of the hard drive. They mention that it failed after a few months, became defective, and started giving errors. Some customers also say that the drive stopped working after two months and started to deteriorate after 1-2 months.
"...understand how it can do some things so incredibly fast, then just stop dead and freeze up with other things all while just loading a game...." Read more
"...the PlayStation store on my PS4 pro every now and then it would read as an error... only when I'm in the PlayStation store for some reason...." Read more
"...When the X6 is connected to my PC the x6 is recognized, but will not open in file explorer. File explorer then stops responding...." Read more
"...It was ok when we got it but after a couple weeks it started acting up. By the time it totally quit is was a week after my return date...." Read more
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Which is, fortunately, not an issue at all with the new SSD that I got just recently: Crucial X6! Same capacity, taking up the same position on my desk, but incredibly small - and no moving parts to wear out! YAY!
Though of course I don't know for sure, I imagine that the inside is a small form-factor M.2 drive flanked with heat spreaders - the only other option is that the drive takes up the entire space inside the case.
Either way, the drive is awesome and performs quite quickly for any number of applications. Much more quickly than the old magnetic drive, that's for sure. A weird thing is that it does not like CrystalDiskMark - creating its test file and then the speed test on it, well, takes a lot longer than I thought it would, whether I keep it on the default of 1 GB or go down to 128 MB. This makes this program unreliable for speed tests in my configuration - if I did not stop the test and let it show the speed that it determined, it would likely be much slower than the actual drive’s speed.
Speaking of my configuration: my computer does not have a USBC port on it natively, and this drive only has a USBC port on it, most likely to save on space and keep the drive as miniscule as it possibly can be. Thus, I had to get a USBC to USBA adapter cable, which I had gotten before for use with another drive. As far as I can tell, without being able to use a benchmark program as previously stated, the functionality and speed is fine with this SUNGUY brand cable. And the cable is fairly snazzy as well as you can see, its nylon-esque cover being braided!
Back at its inception two years ago, this drive was incredibly expensive at $285, and it was only available in 1 and 2 TB variants - now there's a 4 terabyte variant which I may get sometime. I was able to get this 2 TB variant for $110 and I am very happy about that. In retrospect, it might have been a bit better to be a bit more circumspect about my purchase and spend the extra $20 on the X8, which comes with its own USBA adapter and is apparently faster? (limited by the USBA connection, of course)
But that's all right - this will do for me for now, and I'm sure that somewhere down the line I will get the X8 as well, and repurpose this drive for maybe an extra storage device for my Xbox One - or the other way around. Goodness knows it's slow enough with its magnetic drive built in.
So yeah. get this drive if you want a little extra capacity and you're able to find a good spot for it to sit on your desk. Since it is so lightweight and small and thus likely to get lost if you don't secure it, I do highly recommend getting cable clips like those little adhesive/silicone ones that can grab onto cables and hold things securely in place - the ones I got have the brand names of OHill, ChefBee and ONME (yeah, I have lots of cables that need securing! ) and are sold here on Amazon for around $10, and come in both white and black (ONME had some Browns in their collection as you can see, but they stopped selling them over the past two years). Do some shopping as your needs entail 🙂
Take care, awesome fellow computer people, and happy storing!
Reviewed in the United States on April 8, 2023
Which is, fortunately, not an issue at all with the new SSD that I got just recently: Crucial X6! Same capacity, taking up the same position on my desk, but incredibly small - and no moving parts to wear out! YAY!
Though of course I don't know for sure, I imagine that the inside is a small form-factor M.2 drive flanked with heat spreaders - the only other option is that the drive takes up the entire space inside the case.
Either way, the drive is awesome and performs quite quickly for any number of applications. Much more quickly than the old magnetic drive, that's for sure. A weird thing is that it does not like CrystalDiskMark - creating its test file and then the speed test on it, well, takes a lot longer than I thought it would, whether I keep it on the default of 1 GB or go down to 128 MB. This makes this program unreliable for speed tests in my configuration - if I did not stop the test and let it show the speed that it determined, it would likely be much slower than the actual drive’s speed.
Speaking of my configuration: my computer does not have a USBC port on it natively, and this drive only has a USBC port on it, most likely to save on space and keep the drive as miniscule as it possibly can be. Thus, I had to get a USBC to USBA adapter cable, which I had gotten before for use with another drive. As far as I can tell, without being able to use a benchmark program as previously stated, the functionality and speed is fine with this SUNGUY brand cable. And the cable is fairly snazzy as well as you can see, its nylon-esque cover being braided!
Back at its inception two years ago, this drive was incredibly expensive at $285, and it was only available in 1 and 2 TB variants - now there's a 4 terabyte variant which I may get sometime. I was able to get this 2 TB variant for $110 and I am very happy about that. In retrospect, it might have been a bit better to be a bit more circumspect about my purchase and spend the extra $20 on the X8, which comes with its own USBA adapter and is apparently faster? (limited by the USBA connection, of course)
But that's all right - this will do for me for now, and I'm sure that somewhere down the line I will get the X8 as well, and repurpose this drive for maybe an extra storage device for my Xbox One - or the other way around. Goodness knows it's slow enough with its magnetic drive built in.
So yeah. get this drive if you want a little extra capacity and you're able to find a good spot for it to sit on your desk. Since it is so lightweight and small and thus likely to get lost if you don't secure it, I do highly recommend getting cable clips like those little adhesive/silicone ones that can grab onto cables and hold things securely in place - the ones I got have the brand names of OHill, ChefBee and ONME (yeah, I have lots of cables that need securing! ) and are sold here on Amazon for around $10, and come in both white and black (ONME had some Browns in their collection as you can see, but they stopped selling them over the past two years). Do some shopping as your needs entail 🙂
Take care, awesome fellow computer people, and happy storing!
Reviewed in the United States on January 31, 2024
For the price, this drive is a bargain. It easily fits into a pocket and is very lightweight. It comes with a USB C male to USB C male cable, which can also be used with older USB A ports with a small adapter you'll need to buy separately. The U.S. company that makes the drive, Micron, has been around for many years and knows how to make high quality semiconductors, so this is not a no-name brand - it's one you can trust.
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It is not the fastest advertised speed out there (search Sandisk Extreme) but compared to the old hard-disk drives (HDDs) that we have been using, this is fast enough, and we barely have the hardware to take advantage of its maximum speeds.
This capacity meant that photos and videos taking up storage on our cell phones could be backed up, with plenty of room for games, music, and videos. Note that 2Tb isn't a lot of room for 4K video editing or anything like that; for daily household and school uses this is plenty.
The plug is USB-C, so your tv must have that type of plug (or you buy a USB-A adapter separately), and your tv can read 2Tb hard drives (most have capacity limits) if you want to plug that into a tv. For a monitor you will need a computer to read its contents as well as a USB-C cable, or an adapter.
My worry is that because it's so small and it's the colour black, one of these days I will drop it, it bounces on the floor, and lose it. I suppose I could put a bright sticker on it but I don't know how that will affect its heat dissipation. So far it's safe, being treated well and I haven't travelled with it much. Once the child gets older they will get one of these as well; at their age they will most likely lose it (heck, I might lose it, it is THAT small).
Great purchase.
Reviewed in Mexico on September 28, 2023
Una recomendación es que lo formateen antes de usar. En mi caso no lo hice y cuando lo empecé a usar iba muy lento hasta el punto que pensé que había hecho una mala compra , pero una vez formateado y seleccionado el formato adecuado para una PC con windows 10 funciona al 100%.
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