The Crucial X10 8TB Portable SSD offers exceptional data transfer performance with read speeds of up to 2100 MB/s, significantly faster than traditional hard drives. This matte blue external solid-state drive features USB 3.2 USB-C ports with broad compatibility for Windows, Mac, iPad Pro, Chromebooks, Android, Linux, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, and Xbox systems. The drive is compactly designed for easy portability while providing a substantial storage capacity of 8 terabytes for photos, videos, backups, and extensive file collections. Built for durability, it achieves IP65 certification for dust and water resistance, withstanding various weather conditions and accidental drops from heights of up to 3 meters. Its robust construction ensures reliable performance for creatives, students, and gamers who need dependable storage during travel and daily use. Connection options include both USB-C and USB-A ports for flexible integration with various devices. The package includes access to Mylio Photos+ for three months, Adobe Acrobat Pro for one month, and Acronis True Image software upon product registration. This portable SSD maintains consistent performance in various operating environments, providing secure data storage for professional and personal applications. The drive operates efficiently without external power sources, making it suitable for mobile computing and data management on the go.
USB ports | USB-C |
Exact USB ports | USB-C 3.2 Gen 2x2 (1x) |
Read transfer speed | 2100 MB/s |
SSD Features | AES encryption |
Item number | 60552900 |
Manufacturer | Crucial |
Category | External SSDs |
Manufacturer No. | CT8000X10SSD9-02 |
Release date | 28.7.2025 |
Colour | Blue |
Exact colour description | Matt blue |
Storage capacity | 8 TB |
USB ports | USB-C |
Exact USB ports | USB-C 3.2 Gen 2x2 (1x) |
Read transfer speed | 2100 MB/s |
SSD Features | AES encryption |
Protection type (IP code) | IP65 |
Software included | Acronis |
Scope of delivery | USB cable - USB type A to USB-C - external |
Length | 14.40 cm |
Width | 10.10 cm |
Height | 1.90 cm |
Weight | 68 g |
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The Crucial X10 looks like the X10 Pro, which has been available for almost two years, only it is blue instead of black. The most important difference: The new X10 uses slower flash and therefore only achieves a third of the speed of the X10 Pro when tested with H2testw. When tested with Iometer, however, the X10 is even a tick faster than the old model, which is probably also due to the newer controller...