Crucial X6 1TB
Score: 34/100
Buffalo External SSD USB-C 1TB
Score: 58/100Rankings
The BUFFALO 1TB External SSD is an ultra-light, PlayStation-licensed portable drive offering 600 MB/s read speeds and shock-resistant construction, aimed at gamers and casual users seeking easy plug-and-play storage.
The Crucial X6 1TB is an affordable, ultra-light portable SSD with decent everyday performance, but its QLC NAND and DRAM-less architecture prevent it from delivering the high sustained speeds some users expect.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
1,000 GBbest | 1,000 GBbest | |
540 MB/s | 600 MB/sbest | |
212 MB/sbest | — | |
| ↓ lower better | 40 g | 17 gbest |
36 monthsbest | 36 monthsbest |
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| Attribute | | |
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Performance(1) | ||
Sequential Read Speed (MB/s) | 540 MB/s | 600 MB/s |
Build & Design(1) | ||
Weight (g) | 40 g | 17 g |
Power & Connectivity(2) | ||
Power Source | bus-powered | bus |
Included Cable Type | USB-C to USB-C | USB-C |
Compatibility(1) | ||
Operating System Compatibility | Windows, macOS, Android, iOS, consoles | Windows, macOS, PS4, PS5 |
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Professional reviewers consider the X6 a serviceable, budget-friendly portable SSD that works well for everyday tasks but is hampered by its SATA-based internals and DRAM-less design, recommending PCIe-based alternatives for power users.
Consumers appreciate the X6's reliability, pocket-size convenience, and price, though many note that real-world speeds fall short of the advertised 800 MB/s and that performance drops after the cache is exhausted.
“smaller than car keys”
“perfect for travel”
“Crucial SSDs have never failed me.”
Reviewers praise the drive's strong PlayStation integration and high read speed, but note the cheap plastic build and potential long-term performance inconsistencies.
Everyday users appreciate the speed and lightweight form factor for gaming, while some report fragile feel and occasional failures.
