Crucial X10 Pro 4TB
Score: 87/100
Lexar ES5 2TB
Score: 94/100Rankings
The Lexar ES5 2TB Magnetic SSD delivers blazing 2000 MB/s speeds, MagSafe magnetic mounting, and IP65 ruggedness, targeting mobile creators who need ultra-fast transfers on the go. Its performance shines on compatible hosts, but lack of Thunderbolt and occasional thermal throttling keep it from being universally optimal.
The Crucial X10 Pro 4TB delivers top-tier NVMe performance in a tiny, rugged package with hardware encryption and a long warranty, but its 20 Gbps interface is not widely supported and some users report early failures.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
4 GB | 2,048 GBbest | |
2,100 MB/sbest | 2,000 MB/s | |
2,000 MB/sbest | 2,000 MB/sbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 42 gbest | 120 g |
60 monthsbest | 60 monthsbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Capacity(1) | ||
Storage Capacity (GB) | 4 GB | 2048 GB |
Performance(2) | ||
Interface | USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 | USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C |
Sequential Read Speed (MB/s) | 2100 MB/s | 2000 MB/s |
Build & Design(2) | ||
Weight (g) | 42 g | 120 g |
IP Rating | IP55 | IP65 |
Power & Connectivity(2) | ||
Power Source | bus-powered | Bus-powered |
Included Cable Type | USB-C to USB-C | USB‑C cable |
Compatibility(1) | ||
Operating System Compatibility | Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iPadOS, Xbox, PlayStation, ChromeOS | Windows 7+; macOS 10.6+; iOS; Android 4.4+ |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
Professional reviewers praise the X10 Pro for its blistering sequential speeds, pocket-size form factor and rugged IP55 construction, noting strong PCMark 10 scores, but caution that many laptops lack native USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 support, limiting real-world throughput.
Consumers love the speed and portability, especially for 4K video editing, yet a notable minority experience early drive failures and cannot achieve advertised speeds on Apple hardware.
Professional reviewers consider the Lexar ES5 a high-performance, creator-focused portable SSD, lauding its USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 bandwidth, MagSafe magnetic design, and rugged IP65 build, while cautioning that peak speeds require compatible hosts and noting the absence of Thunderbolt/USB4.
Everyday users overwhelmingly praise the SSD's blazing transfer speeds, magnetic attachment to iPhones, and rugged, lightweight design for on-the-go video work, though they note slower speeds on many Macs and complain about the lint-attracting silicone casing.
“Incredibly fast and small - perfect for travel.”
“No issues with editing 4K video directly from the drive.”
“Multiple users report drive failures within a year.”
