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
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432 Reviews
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Pros
Small and sturdy. Stylish all-metal chassis with rubberized ends. Attractive cost per gigabyte. Solid performance. Includes a USB-C cable and USB-C-to-USB-A adapter. Compatible with a wide range of devices. Three-year warranty
The editors didn't like
Cons
No activity light. No backup utility. USB-A dongle less elegant than a dedicated cable
Abstract: If you need speedy local storage for lots of files (say, music or movies you carry around, or all those pics and videos you collect on your phone or camera), you may want to consider a portable solid-state drive (SSD) rather than a portable hard drive. O...
Published: 2020-12-08, Author: Chris , review by: in.pcmag.com
Abstract: If you need speedy local storage for lots of files (say, music or movies you carry around, or all those pics and videos you collect on your phone or camera), you may want to consider a portable solid-state drive (SSD) rather than a portable hard drive. O...
Pros, Small and sturdy. Stylish all-metal chassis with rubberized ends. Attractive cost per gigabyte. Solid performance. Includes a USB-C cable and USB-C-to-USB-A adapter. Compatible with a wide range of devices. Three-year warranty
Cons, No activity light. No backup utility. USB-A dongle less elegant than a dedicated cable
Bottom LineThe Crucial X8 SSD is a sturdy little beauty that offers excellent performance and plenty of storage in a tiny package at an affordable price. It's highly recommended for videophiles, gamers, and other data maniacs...
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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'...
