Crucial X6 1TB
Score: 56/100
WD Elements SE 1TB
Score: 55/100Rankings
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 WD Elements SE 1TB Portable SSD offers budget-friendly storage with decent 400 MB/s speeds in a tiny, lightweight case, but its outdated Micro-USB interface and lack of encryption limit its appeal for power users.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
1,000 GBbest | 1,000 GBbest | |
540 MB/sbest | 400 MB/s | |
212 MB/s | 400 MB/sbest | |
3 yearsbest | 3 yearsbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 40 g | 27 gbest |
| ↓ lower better | 11 mmbest | — |
| ↓ lower better | 69 mm | 64.5 mmbest |
| ↓ lower better | 64 mmbest | 64.5 mm |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Performance(3) | ||
Interface | USB 3.2 Gen 2 | Micro-USB 3.1 Gen 1 |
Sequential Read Speed (MB/s) | 540 MB/s | 400 MB/s |
Sequential Write Speed (MB/s) | 212 MB/s | 400 MB/s |
Compatibility(1) | ||
Supported Operating Systems | Windows, macOS, Android, iOS, consoles | Windows 10+, macOS 11+ |
Power(1) | ||
Power Source | Bus-powered via USB | Bus-powered |
Build & Design(3) | ||
Weight (g) | 40 g | 27 g |
Length (mm) | 69 mm | 64.5 mm |
Width (mm) | 64 mm | 64.5 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Professional reviewers appreciate the low price and solid performance for basic storage, but criticize the outdated Micro-USB port and absence of security features.
Everyday users praise the SSD's speed and portability, while noting occasional overheating and the legacy Micro-USB connector as drawbacks.
“smaller than car keys”
“perfect for travel”
“Crucial SSDs have never failed me.”
