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Crucial X8

1 TB
Currently out of stock
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Product details

Quickly and easily expand the storage space of your PCs and Macs with the Crucial X8 Portable SSD. Just plug it in – no reformatting required. Back up important photos, videos, and documents. Encrypt your drive and protect your data with Windows BitLocker To Go or Apple’s FileVault. The Crucial X8 also works with popular endpoint protection services from brands like Symantec and McAfee.

Key specifications

Form factor
2.5"
Memory type (NAND)
QLC
Exact USB ports
USB-A 3.1 Gen 2 (1x)USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (1x)
USB ports
USB-C
Write transfer speed
1000 MB/s
Read transfer speed
1050 MB/s
Documents
Technical data sheet.pdf
Item number
12463623

General information

Manufacturer
Crucial
Category
External SSD
Manufacturer no.
CT1000X8SSD9
Release date
20.12.2019

Colour

Colour
Black
Exact colour description
Black

Data storage properties

Storage capacity
1 TB
USB ports
USB-C
Exact USB ports
USB-A 3.1 Gen 2 (1x)USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (1x)
Read transfer speed
1050 MB/s
Write transfer speed
1000 MB/s
Form factor
2.5"
Memory type (NAND)
QLC

Origin

Country of origin
China

Voluntary climate contribution

CO₂-Emission
Climate contribution

Scope of delivery

Scope of delivery
USB C to USB A AdapterUSB C-C cable

Product dimensions

Length
11 cm
Width
1.15 cm
Height
5.30 cm
Weight
97 g

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Package dimensions

Length
13 cm
Width
9.50 cm
Height
2.50 cm
Weight
148 g

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Reviews & Ratings

Statutory warranty score

How often does a product of this brand in the «External SSD» category have a defect within the first 24 months?

Source: Galaxus
  • 10.Verbatim
    0,8 %
  • 12.Kingston
    1 %
  • 13.Crucial
    1,3 %
  • 14.Adata
    1,4 %
  • 14.OWC
    1,4 %

Statutory warranty case duration

How many working days on average does it take to process a warranty claim from when it arrives at the service centre until it’s back with the customer?

Source: Galaxus
  • 1.Intenso
    0 days
  • 2.Crucial
    2 days
  • 2.Verbatim
    2 days
  • 4.Adata
    3 days
  • 4.Corsair
    3 days

Return rate

How often is a product of this brand in the «External SSD» category returned?

Source: Galaxus
  • 4.Transcend
    0,8 %
  • 5.SANDISK
    0,9 %
  • 6.Crucial
    1 %
  • 6.WD
    1 %
  • 8.Verbatim
    1,1 %
Source: Galaxus

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