Specifications and Closer Look
Crucial X8 Specifications:
| Interface | USB 3.2 Gen-2 |
| Capacities | 500GB, 1TB, 2TB |
| Sequential read | 1050MB/s |
| Warranty/support | Limited 3-year warranty |
The X8 SSD is using an NVMe interface that, with the USB 3.2 Gen2, gives us 1050MB/s maximum bandwidth. The maximum speed may vary on the used USB controller and its version, but also other factors like USB drivers.
Our SSD is in perfect condition, which shows both CrystalDiskInfo and Crucial Storage Executive software. Crucial Storage Executive is a much more advanced tool and offers us diagnostic options, firmware updates, and some more.
The drive arrived with the latest firmware, so we don’t have to worry about it.
Package and its Contents
In the package, we are receiving the X8 drive, USB-C to USB-C cable and USB-C to USB-A adapter, and the multilingual quick-start guide. Since it’s an external SSD, we don’t need anything else to connect the X8 to all modern devices with a USB port, including gaming consoles.
The package contains all the information we need, including the general specification, additional features, and contact with support.
The X8 SSD has a unique design that should like every type of user. It looks professional but also modern, so it fits a gaming PC or console. The drive is larger than the X6 because of the used type of drive.
Inside the enclosure, we will find an M.2 PCIe drive, which seems improved since our X8 1TB review a couple of months ago. The drive is faster and also available in 2TB capacity. We can expect at least 1.05GB/s sequential bandwidth on most computers equipped with 3.2 Gen2. If our device has a slower USB port, then the X8 will work but, of course, slower.
Above there are additional photos of Crucial X8 2TB. The drive comes with an adapter that helps us connect it to devices with a USB A-type port. The adapter is also presented in the photos.
The most important for many users is performance, so let’s move to the next page to take a look at our test results.
