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.
Users
(85%)
432 Reviews
Average score from owners of the product.
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The editors liked
Blazingly Fast
Sturdy Design
Well-Priced
3-Year Warranty
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
High performance
Reasonable price
High compatibility
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
IPad Pro
Chrom
Build Quality (Anodized Aluminum Enclosure)
Excellent Performance (USB 3.2 Gen 2)
Just 11.5mm Thick
Temperature
Vibration and Shock Proof
3 Years Limited Warranty
Price (For Some)
Top performance
High quality
Low operating temperature
Build Quality
Very Good Performance
4TB Capacity
3 Year Limited Warranty
Updated Design
Price (USA)
Comparatively affordable
Fast for everyday operations
Long warranty and high TBW rating
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
Low cost per GB
Competitive performance
Large write cache
Removable cable and USB-C to USB-A adapter included
Low heat output
The editors didn't like
Limited To 1TB Capacity
Short USB Cable
At $165
The X8 1TB is wellpriced and competes with other portable SSDs that are on the market such as the Samsung T5 and Sandisk Extreme. Something to keep in mind about the Sandisk Extreme and Samsung T5 is tha
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
Nothing worth to mention
Mediocre random read and write performance
Case gets a little warm to the touch during extended usage
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...
There is absolutely no denying that the Crucial P1 series of solid-state drives make very goodinternalsecondary storage solutions. However, based upon the results of the Crucial X8 Portable SSD, the P1 makes for an even better foundation for external USB...
Well, Crucial did a great job jumping into the portable SSD market with their X8. Using the Crucial P1 M.2 drive as a base they had solid performance on lock in all of our tests, especially the sequential transfers. Getting down into small files I hav...
