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Published: 2020-04-07, Author: Jon , review by: pcworld.co.nz
Abstract: Crucial's X8 Portable SSD (1TB as tested) is affordable, fast with everyday tasks, and sports a classy design. It feels nice in the hand and looks good emerging from your pocket. But there is a performance caveat for those who work with very large files a...
Published: 2020-11-27, Author: Jonathan , review by: aphnetworks.com
When the original Crucial X8 came out last year, we were limited to only 1TB of storage capacity, with the word "only" used very loosely. Fast forward to today, the company doubled its maximum capacity to 2TB. But has the performance changed? For the most...
Published: 2019-11-15, Author: Jonathan , review by: aphnetworks.com
If there is anything that will drop your jaws at an external solid state drive that looks as conservative as the X8 1TB -- and from a traditionally conservative company that is all business like Crucial -- it would be its performance. The company claims t...
Abstract: You don't really expect external storage to be fast. Portable storage is there for its convenience, but often they have such slow transfer speeds that using them for anything beyond the transfer of a few smaller files is a bit of a drag. Largely because o...
Abstract: If you need speedy local storage for lots of files (say, music or movies you carry around, or all those pics and videos you collect on your phone or camera), you may want to consider a portable solid-state drive (SSD) rather than a portable hard drive. O...
Published: 2020-12-08, Author: Chris , review by: in.pcmag.com
Abstract: If you need speedy local storage for lots of files (say, music or movies you carry around, or all those pics and videos you collect on your phone or camera), you may want to consider a portable solid-state drive (SSD) rather than a portable hard drive. O...
Pros, 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
Cons, No activity light. No backup utility. USB-A dongle less elegant than a dedicated cable
Bottom LineThe 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...
Crucial is known for their DDR memory modules and solid state drives. We have tested and reviewed several of Crucial's products and we generally find them reliable with a decent price tag to match. The X8 is the company's first portable SSD to hit the mar...
