Crucial X8 1TB USB 3.2 External SSD Review

Conclusion and Verdict

Crucial X8 is one of the fastest external drives available on our market. There are some requirements to make it run at its maximum speed, but most new computers are already equipped with the USB 3.2 controllers. Even if there is an older generation USB controller, then the performance should still be excellent and should satisfy most users.

The drive’s design is exceptional. Everything is small and compact but also high quality. One more time, Crucial makes us waiting with the product release only to test everything right what is less common in the current electronics market.

The only thing which didn’t work correctly was the Storage Executive software. I’m not sure if it’s the matter of the test platform or drive’s firmware, but I’m sure it will be fixed soon. This software is not required for the drive to work, so it’s not really important.

Crucial X8 1TB Portable SSD is available in all larger online stores. The price is usually lower in stores like Amazon, but right now, it’s available for around $180 – click here to go to the Amazon store, while the Crucial store has it $15 cheaper – click here. $165 is already a good price for the X8 1TB drive. I’m sure that all who decide on this drive will be fully satisfied.

The last thing worth to mention is a three-year warranty. It’s not the longest we’ve seen, but most mobile storage devices have up to a two-year warranty, so it still looks good. We have to remember that Crucial provides excellent support for all its products while the competition not always.

Pros:

• High performance
• Reasonable price
• High compatibility
• 3-year warranty

Cons:

• Nothing worth to mention

Final words:

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’s hard to design a product that satisfies everyone, but the X8 has a chance to cover a significant group of various users that is already a success.

The X8 1TB portable SSD is receiving our Recommended Award.

You can buy the Crucial X8 1TB Portable SSD for around $180 from Amazon – https://amzn.to/2QxwgMj or simply go to Crucial store which offers the drive for $15 less than Amazon – click here.

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