Testseek.com have collected 114 expert reviews of the Crucial / Micron X8 Series USB3 Type-C and the average rating is 83%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Crucial / Micron X8 Series USB3 Type-C.
November 2019
(83%)
114 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
Top performance, Reasonable price, High quality, High compatibility, Low operating temperature, 3-year warranty
Nothing worth to mention,
If you're after a high-capacity and fast, portable SSD, then look no further and check out the Crucial X8 2TB SSD. This is the perfect SSD for a wide range of users who expect only the best from a portable SSD, regardless if you're a gamer or a profession...
Published: 2020-09-29, Author: Sean , review by: tomshardware.com
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...
Published: 2020-09-24, Author: Home , review by: lanoc.org
Abstract: Recently Crucial introduced their newest portable SSD, the X6 and at the same time also brought out the new 2TB version of their X8 which I previously took a look at. The X6 is a SATA based drive that was designed with the price in mind which at its 1TB a...
Abstract: Crucial believes that this is right time to release their second Portable SSD called the Crucial X6. Crucial says it's extremely fast, it's high capacity, it's really small, very durable and very compatible. Legit Reviews was recently on a call with Cruci...
Comparatively affordable, Fast for everyday operations, Long warranty and high TBW rating
Slows drastically writing off cache to 80MBps
The Crucial X8 Portable SSD is an affordable alternative to Samsung's T5 and Sandisk's Ultra Portable. Because it slows down drastically during long writes, it's not a good choice for video or other data-intensive work...
Published: 2020-04-02, Author: stefan , review by: madshrimps.be
Judging by the length of the supplied USB Type-C cable, the X8 was mainly thought to be used with more portable devices such as laptops, tablets or even consoles. Thanks to the high read/write speeds, we can successfully use the drive for productivity tas...
Published: 2020-03-26, Author: Eric , review by: servethehome.com
We first wanted to address that this drive does get hot during operation. You want some airflow over it and you do not necessarily want to bump into it inadvertently. At around $165 when we started this review, it was a good value. It is not as inexpensiv...
Published: 2020-03-06, Author: Chris , review by: hothardware.com
Abstract: Over the last few years the USB connectivity has gone through some major changes. We've been through USB 3.0, USB 3.1, and now USB 3.2. And that's not even taking into account all the different generations that were released. Like USB 3.1 Gen 1, USB 3.2 G...
Available in 500GB and 1TB capacities, Durable, rugged, and compact design, Silicon Motion SM2263EN controller, Equipped with Micron 3D QLC NAND, USB 3.2 Gen 2 interface, Excellent sequential read and write speeds, Works with Windows, Mac, iPad Pro, Chrom
Mediocre random read and write performance, Case gets a little warm to the touch during extended usage, Does not support hardware based encryption
Crucial's X8 portable SSD is a great addition to the company's already impressive line of flash-based storage products. Built with a unibody core of anodized aluminum, this lightweight, pocket-sized drive not only looks great, but is rugged enough for eve...
