Crucial X10 Pro Portable 2TB USB SSD review

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Introduction

Crucial X10 Pro Portable SSD  NVMe USB 3.2 Gen2

High-Capacity, Superb-Performance External SSD for Efficient Storage

The portable Crucial X10 Pro External SSD delivers read and write speeds up to 2 GB/s and provides storage capacities of up to 4TB. It offers a versatile storage solution, boasting compatibility with multiple platforms, including Windows, Mac, and Android. The Crucial X10 Pro joins the small crowd of portable SSDs supporting the USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 (20Gbps).

That’s because the standard itself hasn’t taken off — it was first available over two years ago — mostly because the 10Gbps ceiling speed of the USB 3.2 Gen 2 is fast enough for most situations and is the current mainstream peripheral connection together with the 5Gbps USB 3.2 Gen 1

Distinct from traditional hard disk drives, the Crucial X10 Pro operates without any moving components, which enhances its durability for preserving files, photographs, and multimedia content. Its performance metrics indicate efficiency compared to many portable SSDs and external HDDs, thereby optimizing task completion times. Designed with features such as a metal finish and water resistance, the Crucial X9 Pro provides comprehensive data management solutions. Rigorous testing has been conducted on platforms ranging from PCs, Macs, to Android devices and gaming consoles. With the rise of cloud storage, direct storage remains pivotal for certain large files, such as high-bitrate videos. The Crucial X9 Pro presents an efficient solution for users preferring immediate access to their data without incurring recurring costs.


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Crucial X10 Pro vs Crucial X9 Pro: Hardware specifications

CrucialX10 Pro PortableSSD CrucialX9 Pro PortableSSD
Capacity 1TB,2TB, 4TB 1TB,2TB, 4TB
PartNumber CT1000X10PROSSD902 (1TB)
CT2000X10PROSSD902 (2TB)
CT4000X10PROSSD902 (4TB)
CT1000X9PROSSD9(1TB)
CT2000X9PROSSD9(2TB)
CT4000X9PROSSD9 (4TB)
Internal Storage NVMe SSD NVMe SSD
ProductColor Black Silver
Dimensions 2.56 x 1.97 x 0.39 in(65 x50x9.91mm) 2.56 x 1.97 x 0.39 in(65 x50x9.91mm)
Weight 1.48 oz(42grams) 1.3oz(40grams)
Write Speed(up to) 2,000 MB/s 1,050MB/s
Read Speed(up to) 2,100 MB/s 1,050MB/s
Interface USB 3.2 Gen 2.2 Type-C(20Gb/s) USB3.2Gen2Type-C(10Gb/s)
BackwardCompatibility USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10Gbps),USB3.2Gen1/USB3.0 (5Gb/s),USB2.0 USB3.2Gen1/USB3.0 (5Gb/s),USB2.0
Ruggedness Water, dust, and sand resistant (IP55) Water, dust, and sand resistant (IP55)
Supported Platform Windows, macOS, Android Windows, macOS, Android
Warranty 5-year limite 5-year limite
US Price(at launch) $119.99(1TB)
$169.99(2TB)
$289.99(4TB)
$79.99(1TB)
$129.99(2TB)
$239.99(4TB)

With the decline in demand for external hard drives, there's a noticeable trend toward external SSDs, like the Crucial X10 Pro, for their speed, capacity, and durability. The new X10 is powered by Micron and paired with a Silicon Motion SM2320 controller.

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