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
Sturdy chassis, Stylish design, Blistering performance, Excellent compatibility, 3-year warranty, Good value
USB Type-A adaptor easy to lose, No included backup software
All things considered, Crucial's efforts on the X8 Portable SSD are very good, with few negatives to counter that.Kicking off with the chassis, not only does it look really good, with its curved, pebble-like shape, it's also very sturdy thanks to the rubb...
For those with a USB 3.2 Gen 2 port, the Crucial X8 is truly a no-brainer. It's about the same price, or slightly cheaper than the WD My Passport SSD 1TB, but potentially more than twice as fast.And, while it doesn't come with any encryption software, it...
The Crucial X8 is a beautifully made device that blends functionality with style and even sports abuse resistance. It's also very affordable considering the 1TB capacity and high transfer speeds of a device that you can carry in a pocket.The snag, and it'...
Abstract: You don't really expect external storage to be fast. Portable storage is there for its convenience, but often they have such slow transfer speeds that using them for anything beyond the transfer of a few smaller files is a bit of a drag. Largely because o...
Abstract: If you need speedy local storage for lots of files (say, music or movies you carry around, or all those pics and videos you collect on your phone or camera), you may want to consider a portable solid-state drive (SSD) rather than a portable hard drive. O...
Published: 2020-12-08, Author: Chris , review by: in.pcmag.com
Abstract: If you need speedy local storage for lots of files (say, music or movies you carry around, or all those pics and videos you collect on your phone or camera), you may want to consider a portable solid-state drive (SSD) rather than a portable hard drive. O...
Pros, 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
Cons, No activity light. No backup utility. USB-A dongle less elegant than a dedicated cable
Bottom LineThe 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...
Crucial is known for their DDR memory modules and solid state drives. We have tested and reviewed several of Crucial's products and we generally find them reliable with a decent price tag to match. The X8 is the company's first portable SSD to hit the mar...
Published: 2020-06-08, Author: Fred , review by: fredzone.org
Et au final, c'est vraiment ça qui ressort de ces quelques semaines passées en sa compagnie.Le Crucial X8 n'est peut-être pas le SSD externe le plus résistant ou le plus rapide de sa génération, mais il brille clairement par sa polyvalence. Il peut en eff...
Ce petit Crucial X8 Portable SSD 1TB nomade USB est très appréciable, sa capacité de 1Tb permet de laisser voir venir sans chercher à toujours faire de la place sur une clé USB, ce qui rend plus serein quand il faut récupérer des données sur le pouce.Sa t...
