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
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
I believe the Crucial X8 1TB portable SSD deserves our recommended award.Final Score 9.4« Home Page »Please enable JavaScript to view the comments powered by Disqus. comments powered by Disqus...
The Crucial X8 Portable SSD appears to be a solid performing portable drive and should be ideal for anyone looking to quickly and safely move data around. We managed to come close to hitting the drives rated speeds of 1050 MB/s on a 2-year old Dell XPS 13...
Published: 2020-11-27, Author: Jonathan , review by: aphnetworks.com
When the original Crucial X8 came out last year, we were limited to only 1TB of storage capacity, with the word "only" used very loosely. Fast forward to today, the company doubled its maximum capacity to 2TB. But has the performance changed? For the most...
Published: 2019-11-15, Author: Jonathan , review by: aphnetworks.com
If there is anything that will drop your jaws at an external solid state drive that looks as conservative as the X8 1TB -- and from a traditionally conservative company that is all business like Crucial -- it would be its performance. The company claims t...
Abstract: Crucial's X8 Portable SSD (1TB as tested) is affordable, fast with everyday tasks, and sports a classy design. It feels nice in the hand and looks good emerging from your pocket. But there is a performance caveat for those who work with very large files a...
Abstract: Crucial has long been a leader in SSD technology due to its connection to Micron. That said, for the longest time, the Lexar brand catered to consumers the portable flash solutions that came from the minds of Micron. With the discontinuation of Lexar and...
Published: 2020-04-07, Author: Jon , review by: pcworld.co.nz
Abstract: Crucial's X8 Portable SSD (1TB as tested) is affordable, fast with everyday tasks, and sports a classy design. It feels nice in the hand and looks good emerging from your pocket. But there is a performance caveat for those who work with very large files a...
Published: 2022-09-19, Author: Andrew , review by: techteamgb.co.uk
Abstract: This tiny thing is the Crucial X8, a 4TB USB C SSD that's slim enough to fit comfortably in your pocket, yet carry more storage than most gaming PCs have in total. Not bad, right? Let's take a look at it and see how it performs – and compares to just putt...
Low cost per GB, Competitive performance, Large write cache, Removable cable and USB-C to USB-A adapter included, Low heat output,
Slow write speed after write cache fills, Lacks encryption support
The Crucial X8's burst performance rivals even the highest-end USB 3.2 Gen 2 portable SSDs on the market, so it offers a lot of value for those in search of a high capacity SSD with cheaper QLC flash...
Published: 2020-05-29, Author: Simon , review by: kitguru.net
Overall performance, Design
The cable is on the short side, Disappointing random 4K performance
Crucial's X8 is the company's first external SSD and it certainly looks the part with its smooth lozenge shape and black finish. Measuring 110 x 53 x 11.5mm and weighing in at 97g, the anodised aluminium chassis with its rubber ends can, according to Cruc...
