Crucial X9 Pro

For US customers, the aggressive, low prices of the X9 Pro and the additional functions are a clear advantage. But for customers in the EU, the older X8 and X6 are still the better option if you don't need encryption. Those looking for a faster external SSD should go for the X10 Pro.

Fast SSDs have become affordable. For most users, SSDs with USB 3.2 Gen2 and 1 or 2 TB of storage space are the best choice. Here, the SK Hynix Beetle X31 Portable (1 TB, 100 euros) and the Emtec X210 (2 TB, 140 euros) were the best in the test. The Kingston XS1000 (80 euros) was the price-performance winner among the 1 TB models...