Crucial X6 1TB
Score: 56/100
Kingston XS1000 1TB
Score: 51/100Rankings
The Crucial X6 1TB offers an ultra-light, budget-friendly portable SSD with decent everyday performance, but its QLC, DRAM-less design means speeds fall short of the 800 MB/s claim and it lacks hardware encryption.
The Kingston XS1000 1TB is a pocket-sized external SSD that offers solid Gen 2 performance and a long warranty at an affordable price, but it lacks encryption, ruggedization, and a USB-C-to-C cable. Its lightweight design makes it ideal for travel, though the 13.5 mm thickness can feel bulky in tight bags.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
1,000 GBbest | 1,000 GBbest | |
540 MB/s | 1,050 MB/sbest | |
212 MB/s | 1,000 MB/sbest | |
3 years | 5 yearsbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 40 gbest | 40.8 g |
| ↓ lower better | 11 mmbest | 13.5 mm |
| ↓ lower better | 69 mmbest | 69.6 mm |
| ↓ lower better | 64 mm | 32.5 mmbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Performance(2) | ||
Sequential Read Speed (MB/s) | 540 MB/s | 1050 MB/s |
Sequential Write Speed (MB/s) | 212 MB/s | 1000 MB/s |
Warranty & Support(1) | ||
Warranty Period (years) | 3 years | 5 years |
Compatibility(1) | ||
Supported Operating Systems | Windows, macOS, Android, iOS, consoles | Windows 10/11, macOS 10.15+, Linux 4.4+, Chrome OS, Android, iOS/iPadOS 13+ |
Storage(1) | ||
NAND Type | QLC | 3D NAND |
Power(1) | ||
Power Source | Bus-powered via USB | USB |
Build & Design(4) | ||
Weight (g) | 40 g | 40.8 g |
Thickness (mm) | 11 mm | 13.5 mm |
Length (mm) | 69 mm | 69.6 mm |
Width (mm) | 64 mm | 32.5 mm |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
Professional reviewers note the X6 is serviceable and affordable for casual use but warn of sharp performance loss once the SLC cache is depleted, recommending PCIe-based alternatives for power users.
Everyday users praise its reliability, pocket-size convenience and value, while complaining about overstated speed claims and missing accessories.
Professional reviewers rate the XS1000 around 3.5/5, praising its affordability, compactness and fast Gen 2 speeds while noting the absence of hardware encryption, ruggedization, and a USB-C-to-C cable.
Everyday users appreciate the SSD's pocket-size, light weight and quick file transfers, but repeatedly complain about the missing USB-C-to-C cable, lack of built-in encryption and the relatively thick body.
“smaller than car keys”
“perfect for travel”
“Crucial SSDs have never failed me.”
