The Crucial X10 8TB Portable SSD offers exceptional data transfer performance with read speeds of up to 2100 MB/s, significantly faster than traditional hard drives. This matte blue external solid-state drive features USB 3.2 USB-C ports with broad compatibility for Windows, Mac, iPad Pro, Chromebooks, Android, Linux, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, and Xbox systems. The drive is compactly designed for easy portability while providing a substantial storage capacity of 8 terabytes for photos, videos, backups, and extensive file collections. Built for durability, it achieves IP65 certification for dust and water resistance, withstanding various weather conditions and accidental drops from heights of up to 3 meters. Its robust construction ensures reliable performance for creatives, students, and gamers who need dependable storage during travel and daily use. Connection options include both USB-C and USB-A ports for flexible integration with various devices. The package includes access to Mylio Photos+ for three months, Adobe Acrobat Pro for one month, and Acronis True Image software upon product registration. This portable SSD maintains consistent performance in various operating environments, providing secure data storage for professional and personal applications. The drive operates efficiently without external power sources, making it suitable for mobile computing and data management on the go.
USB ports | USB-C |
Exact USB ports | USB-C 3.2 Gen 2x2 (1x) |
Read transfer speed | 2100 MB/s |
SSD Features | AES encryption |
Item number | 60552900 |
Manufacturer | Crucial |
Category | External SSDs |
Manufacturer No. | CT8000X10SSD9-02 |
Release date | 28.7.2025 |
Sales rank in Category External SSDs | 157 of 678 |
Colour | Blue |
Exact colour description | Matt blue |
Storage capacity | 8 TB |
USB ports | USB-C |
Exact USB ports | USB-C 3.2 Gen 2x2 (1x) |
Read transfer speed | 2100 MB/s |
SSD Features | AES encryption |
Protection type (IP code) | IP65 |
CO₂ emissions | 11.27 kg |
Climate contribution | CHF 0.27 |
Software included | Acronis |
Scope of delivery | USB cable - USB type A to USB-C - external |
Length | 14.40 cm |
Width | 10.10 cm |
Height | 1.90 cm |
Weight | 68 g |
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Source: Digitec GalaxusThe Crucial X10 shows consistently good to very good performance in the test and is the fastest external SSD we have tested so far in many tests. The results in the Seq tests are very good and are slightly below the manufacturer's specifications, while the results in the 4K tests are good to very good...
The Crucial X10 2TB impresses in the CHIP test with great performance. Its high read speed of 2,036 MByte/s and a write speed of 1,906 MByte/s guarantee first-class data transfer rates. Even when writing continuously, the SSD shows no noticeable loss of speed at 1,985 MB/s. It uses the USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 standard and impresses with its mobility: weighing just 39 grams and compact dimensions, it is ideal...