Crucial X6 1TB
Score: 56/100
Kingston XS1000R 2TB
Score: 64/100Rankings
The Kingston XS1000R 2TB delivers fast Gen 2 performance in a pocket-sized, lightweight red chassis with a five-year warranty. While it excels in portability and price-to-performance, it lacks encryption, ruggedization, and a high-quality USB-C-to-C cable for full speed.
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.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
1,000 GB | 2,000 GBbest | |
540 MB/s | 1,050 MB/sbest | |
212 MB/s | 1,000 MB/sbest | |
3 years | 5 yearsbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 40 g | 28.7 gbest |
| ↓ lower better | 11 mmbest | 13.5 mm |
| ↓ lower better | 69 mmbest | 69.54 mm |
| ↓ lower better | 64 mm | 32.58 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(2) | ||
Storage Capacity (GB) | 1000 GB | 2000 GB |
NAND Type | QLC | TLC |
Power(1) | ||
Power Source | Bus-powered via USB | USB |
Build & Design(4) | ||
Weight (g) | 40 g | 28.7 g |
Thickness (mm) | 11 mm | 13.5 mm |
Length (mm) | 69 mm | 69.54 mm |
Width (mm) | 64 mm | 32.58 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 commend the XS1000R for its ultra-compact form factor, solid benchmark performance close to its 1050 MB/s rating, and attractive price point, while noting the lack of ruggedization and hardware encryption as trade-offs.
Everyday users love the drive's pocket-size, vivid red look and fast file transfers, but complain about the slow included cable, perceived fragility, and desire for larger capacities or built-in security.
“smaller than car keys”
“perfect for travel”
“Crucial SSDs have never failed me.”
