Crucial X6 1TB
Score: 34/100
Fikwot 1TB SSD
Score: 85/100Rankings
The Fikwot FP80 1TB offers flagship-class 2000 MB/s speeds, a sturdy aluminum case, and a generous 5-year warranty, making it ideal for creators and gamers with compatible hosts.
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 | 2,000 MB/sbest | |
212 MB/sbest | — | |
| ↓ lower better | 40 gbest | 130.4 g |
36 months | 60 monthsbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Performance(2) | ||
Interface | USB 3.2 Gen 2 | USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 |
Sequential Read Speed (MB/s) | 540 MB/s | 2000 MB/s |
Build & Design(2) | ||
Weight (g) | 40 g | 130.4 g |
Form Factor | portable | External Portable SSD |
Warranty(1) | ||
Warranty Period (months) | 36 months | 60 months |
Power & Connectivity(2) | ||
Power Source | bus-powered | USB |
Included Cable Type | USB-C to USB-C | USB‑A to USB‑C, USB‑C to USB‑C |
Compatibility(1) | ||
Operating System Compatibility | Windows, macOS, Android, iOS, consoles | Windows, macOS, Linux |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
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.
Professional reviewers praise the FP80 for delivering flagship-class speeds at a competitive price, noting its solid build and long warranty, while warning that full performance requires a USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 port.
Users love the blazing transfer speeds and rugged pocket-size design, but complain about slower performance on the USB-A cable and the lack of encryption.
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