Crucial X9 2TB
Score: 66/100
Amazon Basics LSPSSD1TB 1TB
Score: 74/100Rankings
Amazon Basics' 1 TB portable SSD promises flagship-class speeds and an IP65 rating at a budget price. While the specs are impressive, actual performance depends on having a USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 host, and some users question long-term durability.
The Crucial X9 2TB Portable SSD offers up to 1050 MB/s read speeds via USB-C 10 Gbps, a lightweight 32 g design and shock resistance, but lacks water/dust protection and hardware encryption.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
1,920 GBbest | 1,000 GB | |
1,050 MB/s | 2,000 MB/sbest | |
960 MB/s | 2,000 MB/sbest | |
3 yearsbest | — | |
| ↓ lower better | 32 gbest | 52 g |
| ↓ lower better | — | 9.9 mmbest |
| ↓ lower better | 65 mm | 59.2 mmbest |
| ↓ lower better | 50 mmbest | 59.2 mm |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Performance(3) | ||
Interface | USB 3.2 Gen 2 (USB-C) | USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 |
Sequential Read Speed (MB/s) | 1050 MB/s | 2000 MB/s |
Sequential Write Speed (MB/s) | 960 MB/s | 2000 MB/s |
Storage(1) | ||
Storage Capacity (GB) | 1920 GB | 1000 GB |
Build & Design(4) | ||
Weight (g) | 32 g | 52 g |
Length (mm) | 65 mm | 59.2 mm |
Width (mm) | 50 mm | 59.2 mm |
Height (mm) | 10 mm | 9.9 mm |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
Professional reviewers, led by PC Gamer's 84/100 score, praise the X9 for its strong read performance, compact design, and excellent price-to-speed ratio, while noting the lack of USB4, IP protection, and hardware encryption.
Everyday buyers rate the X9 between 4.5 and 5 stars, highlighting its speed, portability, and ease of use, with occasional complaints about performance drops and lack of water/dust resistance.
“Lightning-fast transfers”
“games aren't performing great anymore”
“fast file transfers”
Professional editors view it as a compelling budget alternative with near-NVMe speeds, but warn that real-world performance hinges on a compatible host and note uncertainty around internal components.
Everyday users like the speed and IP rating, yet many report that advertised 2000 MB/s is rarely achieved and express concerns about reliability and regional spec variations.
