Samsung T9
Score: 86/100
Crucial X10 8TB
Score: 89/100Rankings
The Crucial X10 8TB Portable SSD offers massive 8 TB storage in an ultra-compact, IP65-rated chassis with peak speeds up to 2.1 GB/s. Its performance is limited on typical hosts that lack 20 Gbps USB-C, and it does not include a USB-A adapter. Ideal for creators and travelers needing high capacity on the go.
The Samsung T9 Portable SSD 4TB delivers blazing-fast 2,000 MB/s read/write performance via USB 3.2 Gen 2x2, coupled with rugged drop and shock protection and AES-256 encryption. Its top speed requires a compatible host and the device lacks an IP rating, while the included cables are short. Best suited for power users handling large 4K/8K video files.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
4,000 GB | 8,000 GBbest | |
2,000 MB/s | 2,100 MB/sbest | |
2,000 MB/sbest | 2,000 MB/sbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 0.122 kg | 0.032 kgbest |
5 yearsbest | 3 years | |
| ↓ lower better | 14 mm | 9.9 mmbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Storage(1) | ||
Capacity (GB) | 4000 GB | 8000 GB |
Connectivity(1) | ||
Interface | USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 | USB-C |
Warranty & Support(1) | ||
Warranty (years) | 5 years | 3 years |
Performance(1) | ||
Sequential Read Speed (MB/s) | 2000 MB/s | 2100 MB/s |
Build & Design(2) | ||
Weight (kg) | 0.122 kg | 0.032 kg |
Thickness (mm) | 14 mm | 9.9 mm |
Power & Battery(1) | ||
Power Source | USB | USB port |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
Professional reviewers commend the T9 4TB for delivering blazing-fast 2,000 MB/s transfers, robust 3 m drop protection, and enterprise-grade AES-256 encryption, while noting that its peak performance is gated by the need for USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 hosts and the lack of an IP rating for environmental protection.
Everyday users rave about the drive's pocket-sized portability and real-world speed gains for video editing and backups, but many express frustration when the device falls back to 1,000 MB/s on older computers and cite the short supplied cables and occasional heat during long writes as pain points.
Professional reviewers applaud the X10's record-breaking compactness and rugged IP65/3 m drop build, noting its 2 GB/s peak speed potential and solid 10 Gbps performance on mainstream machines. However, they caution that full 20 Gbps throughput is rare, real-world sustained speeds are lower, and macOS/Thunderbolt systems are limited, making the advertised speed a conditional benefit.
Everyday users consistently praise the drive's tiny footprint and massive 8 TB capacity, highlighting its convenience for travel, backups, and multi-device workflows. Recurring complaints focus on speed throttling to around 1 GB/s on typical hosts, the missing USB-A adapter, and a sense that the product is overhyped when full 20 Gbps performance cannot be realized.
“ultra-fast real-world speeds for video editing/backups”
“the smallest 8TB drive imaginable”
“overhyped for non-20 Gbps hosts”
