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.
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...
Published: 2020-01-31, Author: Rod , review by: pcmag.com
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,
No activity light, No backup utility, USB-A dongle less elegant than a dedicated cable
The 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...
Abstract: External bus-powered storage devices have grown both in storage capacity as well as speeds over the last decade. Thanks to rapid advancements in flash technology (including the advent of 3D NAND and NVMe) as well as faster host interfaces (such as Thunder...
Crucial's X8 portable SSD is a must-have for anyone that needs to keep a large amount of data with them, and can't wait around all day for it to transfer from devices. In fact, the X8 is fast enough that you can work directly from it without having to tra...
Abstract: One of the biggest issues with data is the constantly growing amount of it we need, and the need to have it with us. A byproduct of this is the need for speed. Those old USB 2.0 drives you had a few years ago are fine for a few documents, but transferring...
High performance, Reasonable price, High compatibility, 3-year warranty
Nothing worth to mention,
The X8 portable SSD is an excellent option for all those who are looking for lightning-fast mobile storage. It works on multiple platforms like PC, Mac, or gaming consoles. It also looks fantastic and fits into both gaming and professional environments.It...
Reasonably priced, Very high performance, Durable high-quality metal shell, No mechanical components inside, Compatible with PC, Mac, PS4, and Xbox One, Clean design, 3-year warranty, USB-C cable and Type-A adapter included, Resistant to fingerprints
No activity indicators, Largest capacity is 1 TB, No IP water-resistance rating, 20 Gbps USB 3.2x2 not supported, Included cable could be longer, QLC flash could be limiting for largest transfers, No hardware encryption
The 1 TB Crucial X8 portable SSD currently retails for $130. Reasonably priced Very high performance Durable high-quality metal shell No mechanical components inside Compatible with PC, Mac, PS4, and Xbox One Clean design 3-year warranty USB-C cable and...
Published: 2019-11-24, Author: Les , review by: thessdreview.com
Abstract: As far as looks and build go, this SSD is beyond reproach. It is of an aluminum exterior with a black anodized shell and rubber ends, being 4″ long by 2″ wide. It has a great feel to it. Included in packaging are two cords, a Type-C to Type-C, Type-C to T...
Albeit pricing could be a notch better, we have to admit that we very much like the X8. it is one of the best performing 'USB sticks' your money can get you. Mandatory is obviously a 10 Gbps USB connector aka USB 3.1 / 3.2 Gen2. With a Gen1 connector, you...
