Crucial X8 1TB
Score: 71/100
Move Speed WD 05
Score: 50/100Rankings
The Crucial X8 1TB Portable SSD offers NVMe-class speeds and a rugged aluminum body at a competitive price, but lacks encryption and sees write performance dip after the cache is used.
The MOVE SPEED 256 GB SSD blends decent USB 3.2 Gen 1 performance with biometric AES-256 encryption and a sturdy zinc-alloy body. It shines for security-focused mobile users, though its capacity and speed are modest and it lacks an IP rating.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
1,000 GBbest | 256 GB | |
1,050 MB/sbest | 520 MB/s | |
1,000 MB/sbest | 450 MB/s | |
| ↓ lower better | 97 g | 47.78 gbest |
36 months | 60 monthsbest | |
| ↓ lower better | — | 50 °Cbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Capacity(1) | ||
Storage Capacity (GB) | 1000 GB | 256 GB |
Performance(3) | ||
Interface | USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 | USB 3.2 Gen 1 |
Sequential Read Speed (MB/s) | 1050 MB/s | 520 MB/s |
Sequential Write Speed (MB/s) | 1000 MB/s | 450 MB/s |
Security(1) | ||
Hardware Encryption | false | true |
Build & Design(2) | ||
Weight (g) | 97 g | 47.78 g |
Form Factor | Portable | portable |
Warranty(1) | ||
Warranty Period (months) | 36 months | 60 months |
Power & Connectivity(1) | ||
Power Source | Bus-powered | bus-powered |
Compatibility(1) | ||
Operating System Compatibility | Windows, macOS, Linux, ChromeOS, Android, iPadOS, PS4, Xbox One | Windows, macOS, Android |
Technical Specs(1) | ||
NAND Type | QLC | SSD‑grade NAND |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
Reviewers praise the X8 for delivering NVMe-class speeds, solid build, and thermal design, while noting the lack of hardware encryption and activity LED.
Users appreciate the fast transfers and build quality, but frequently mention the drop in sustained write speed and missing activity indicator.
Reviewers commend the dual-port design and built-in fingerprint encryption, while noting the absence of an IP rating and limited endurance features.
Users appreciate the speed, fingerprint security and metal feel, but mention occasional recognition issues and missing English documentation.
“solid and stable performance after long-term use.”
“perhaps the fastest SSD with the most storage for the least price.”
“no longer available on the market.”
