Name: Crucial X9
Brand: Crucial
SKU: B0CGW1FQV4
Price: 130.10 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.5 (6951 reviews)

Expert Review Analysis

The Crucial X9 1TB Portable SSD is an ultra‑compact, lightweight external SSD offering up to 1050 MB/s read/write speeds via USB 3.2 Gen 2. It features drop‑proof protection, broad device compatibility, and includes a USB‑C cable and lanyard hole for on‑the‑go use.

✓ Best for: Mobile professionals, content creators, gamers, and frequent travelers who need a pocket‑sized, high‑speed SSD for backing up photos, videos, and game data, as well as quick file transfers between PCs, Macs, tablets, phones, and consoles.✗ Not ideal for: Users who require a rugged, water‑dust‑proof drive for harsh field conditions or those who need the absolute highest sustained write performance for intensive video editing workloads.

Pros

✓Extremely compact size of 65x50x10 mm and lightweight at ~32 g, making it easy to carry multiple drives.
✓High sequential read and write speeds up to 1050 MB/s enable rapid file transfers and quick backups.
✓

Price History

Current

$130.10

Average

$83.91

Lowest

$64.99

Highest

$150.60

Price trend (90d):+27.6%

Best Seller Rank History

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Lower = better sales rank

Specifications

Accessories

Package ContentsSSD, USB Type-C to C cable

Connectivity

InterfaceUSB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gb/s), USB-C

USB Type-C PortYes

USB Type-A CompatibilityYes

Design

Height10 mm mm

Width50 mm mm

Length65 mm mm

Weight32 g g

Form FactorPortable, 2.5-inch equivalent

General

BrandCrucial

ManufacturerMicron

ModelCT1000X9SSD902

Release Date2023-09-26

Warranty3 years

Performance

Read Speed1050 MB/s MB/s

Write Speed1050 MB/s MB/s

Power

Power SourceUSB port

Battery RequiredNo

Software

Included SoftwareMylio Photos Plus (3 months), Acronis True Image (3 months)

Storage

Capacity1 TB TB

Storage TypeSSD, 3D NAND Flash

Durability

Drop ProtectionUp to 7.5 ft (2.3 m) drop‑proof

IP RatingNone (Pro variant IP55)

Warranty

Limited Warranty3‑year limited

Form Factor

Portable Form Factor2.5‑inch equivalent, includes lanyard hole

Dimensions & Weight

Height0.3937 inches

Width1.9685 inches

Depth2.55905 inches

Weight0.07054792384 pounds

Research Sources

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