Crucial X9 2TB
Score: 66/100Crucial X9 1TB
Score: 76/100Rankings
The Crucial X9 1TB Portable SSD offers 1050 MB/s speeds, IP55 durability and hardware encryption in a tiny, lightweight package, though some units suffer performance inconsistencies and limited accessories.
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/sbest | 1,050 MB/sbest | |
960 MB/s | 1,050 MB/sbest | |
3 yearsbest | 3 yearsbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 32 gbest | 38 g |
| ↓ lower better | 65 mmbest | 65 mmbest |
| ↓ lower better | 50 mmbest | 50 mmbest |
| ↓ lower better | 10 mmbest | 10 mmbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Performance(1) | ||
Sequential Write Speed (MB/s) | 960 MB/s | 1050 MB/s |
Security(1) | ||
Hardware Encryption | false | true |
Compatibility(1) | ||
Supported Operating Systems | Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iPadOS, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5 | Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iPad, Xbox, PlayStation |
Storage(1) | ||
Storage Capacity (GB) | 1920 GB | 1000 GB |
Build & Design(1) | ||
Weight (g) | 32 g | 38 g |
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.
Professional reviewers praise the X9 as a sweet-spot portable SSD, highlighting its compact, rugged design, NVMe-based 10 Gbps performance and encryption, while noting the absence of a Gen 2x2 interface.
Everyday users overwhelmingly rate the X9 highly, lauding its speed, pocketable size and durability, though a minority report occasional slow units and early failures.
“Lightning-fast transfers”
“games aren't performing great anymore”
“Blistering fast speeds-lives up to the 1050 MB/s claim”
