Testseek.com have collected 114 expert reviews of the Crucial / Micron X8 Series USB3 Type-C and the average rating is 83%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Crucial / Micron X8 Series USB3 Type-C.
November 2019
(83%)
114 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
Abstract: Crucial has long been a leader in SSD technology due to its connection to Micron. That said, for the longest time, the Lexar brand catered to consumers the portable flash solutions that came from the minds of Micron. With the discontinuation of Lexar and...
Published: 2020-11-27, Author: Jonathan , review by: aphnetworks.com
When the original Crucial X8 came out last year, we were limited to only 1TB of storage capacity, with the word "only" used very loosely. Fast forward to today, the company doubled its maximum capacity to 2TB. But has the performance changed? For the most...
Published: 2019-11-15, Author: Jonathan , review by: aphnetworks.com
If there is anything that will drop your jaws at an external solid state drive that looks as conservative as the X8 1TB -- and from a traditionally conservative company that is all business like Crucial -- it would be its performance. The company claims t...
Published: 2020-04-07, Author: Jon , review by: pcworld.co.nz
Abstract: Crucial's X8 Portable SSD (1TB as tested) is affordable, fast with everyday tasks, and sports a classy design. It feels nice in the hand and looks good emerging from your pocket. But there is a performance caveat for those who work with very large files a...
Published: 2022-09-19, Author: Andrew , review by: techteamgb.co.uk
Abstract: This tiny thing is the Crucial X8, a 4TB USB C SSD that's slim enough to fit comfortably in your pocket, yet carry more storage than most gaming PCs have in total. Not bad, right? Let's take a look at it and see how it performs – and compares to just putt...
Low cost per GB, Competitive performance, Large write cache, Removable cable and USB-C to USB-A adapter included, Low heat output,
Slow write speed after write cache fills, Lacks encryption support
The Crucial X8's burst performance rivals even the highest-end USB 3.2 Gen 2 portable SSDs on the market, so it offers a lot of value for those in search of a high capacity SSD with cheaper QLC flash...
Published: 2020-05-29, Author: Simon , review by: kitguru.net
Overall performance, Design
The cable is on the short side, Disappointing random 4K performance
Crucial's X8 is the company's first external SSD and it certainly looks the part with its smooth lozenge shape and black finish. Measuring 110 x 53 x 11.5mm and weighing in at 97g, the anodised aluminium chassis with its rubber ends can, according to Cruc...
Sturdy chassis, Stylish design, Blistering performance, Excellent compatibility, 3-year warranty, Good value
USB Type-A adaptor easy to lose, No included backup software
All things considered, Crucial's efforts on the X8 Portable SSD are very good, with few negatives to counter that.Kicking off with the chassis, not only does it look really good, with its curved, pebble-like shape, it's also very sturdy thanks to the rubb...
For those with a USB 3.2 Gen 2 port, the Crucial X8 is truly a no-brainer. It's about the same price, or slightly cheaper than the WD My Passport SSD 1TB, but potentially more than twice as fast.And, while it doesn't come with any encryption software, it...
The Crucial X8 is a beautifully made device that blends functionality with style and even sports abuse resistance. It's also very affordable considering the 1TB capacity and high transfer speeds of a device that you can carry in a pocket.The snag, and it'...
