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Crucial’s X10 8TB portable SSD, priced at $439.99 (down from $779.99), is a marvel of technology that packs a ton of storage into a device smaller than a deck of cards. This matte blue drive is 2.5 inches long, 1.9 inches wide, and 0.3 inches thick, and weighs 1.1 ounces, making it one of the smallest high-capacity SSDs out there.
With a USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 interface, it hits read speeds up to 2,100 MB/s, double the speed of the X9. That means transferring a 50GB video file takes seconds, not minutes, making it a great companion for pros working with large media files.
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Crucial X10 8TB Portable SSD, Up to 2,100MB/s, USB 3.2 USB-C, External Solid State Drive, Compatible with...
- Ultra-fast Speeds: Designed for creators, students and PC gamers, this matte blue external SSD delivers fast data access with up to 2,100MB/s read...
- Built to Last: Perfect for travel and all types of weather with IP65 dust and water resistance. Plus, it's drop resistant up to 9.8 ft (3 metres)....
- Broad Compatibility: External drive connects effortlessly with Windows, Mac, iPad Pro, Chromebooks, Android, Linux, PS4, PS5, and Xbox via USB-C and...
The 8TB model is a game-changer, offering storage rivaling desktop hard drives without the bulk. After formatting, the 8TB drive has about 7.27TB of usable space due to firmware and overprovisioning. That’s enough to back up your entire photo library, game collection, or video project, all in a device you can toss in a bag without a second thought.
It’s dust and water resistant to IP65 standards, so it can take splashes or light rain but shouldn’t be submerged. Drop protection of up to 9.8 feet gives you confidence when working in harsh conditions, like a film production or a hiking route. The drive’s unibody aluminum construction, along with a rubberized base, feels sturdy but lightweight, achieving a balance of high build quality and portability. A lanyard hole on one end is perfect for attaching it to a bag or belt loop.
The drive is compatible with Windows, Mac, Linux, Android, iPad Pro, Chromebooks, and video game consoles like the PS4, PS5, and Xbox. It’s preformatted in exFAT and ready to use, but reformatting to NTFS for Windows or APFS for Mac may improve performance on specific devices. The included USB-C to USB-C cable is short—about 20cm—which prioritizes portability but may require an extension for desk setups. Crucial also throws in three months of Mylio Photos+ and Acronis True Image, nice bonuses for photo management and backups.
Crystal DiskMark benchmarks show sequential read speeds just under 2,100 MB/s, writes a bit lower but still good. Real-world tests, like transferring a 391GB 8K video file, show sustained speeds around 1GB/s, fast enough for direct video recording from cameras.
It’s smaller than you think, so it’s an essential tool for creators who need to carry terabytes without lugging around a big disk. Whether you’re a filmmaker backing up raw footage, a gamer expanding console storage, or a photographer archiving high-res images, the X10 is for you.
