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The faster portable SSD
you have been waiting for.
Crucial® X8 Portable SSD
Protect your memories with the Crucial X8 Portable SSD — back up important photos, videos, and documents with up to 1TB capacity. Expand storage on your PS4™, Xbox One, iPad Pro, Android device, or simply free up space on your computer quickly with speeds up to 1050MB/s.1,2 The Crucial X8 runs up to 1.8x faster than other portable SSDs and up to 7.5x faster than portable HDDs.1 Store with confidence on the Crucial X8.
Incredible performance up to 1050MB/s read speeds1
Attractive and durable design
Works with most USB-C and USB-A devices2
Includes a 3-year limited warranty
Crucial’s X8 portable SSD is a must-have...
-ProClockers
...I find the Crucial X8 Portable SSD as an excellent external storage drive. It’s fast, built well and priced reasonably...
-The PC Enthusiast
The X8 portable SSD is an excellent option for all those who are looking for lightning-fast mobile storage.
-FunkyKit
Crucial's X8 1TB portable SSD is easily the fastest USB-based portable SSD that I have ever tested. It offers blazing fast performance at an affordable price…
-RelaxedTech
The Crucial X8 1TB USB 3.1 Gen 2 portable SSD crushes the competition and runs away with some serious speed.
-APH Networks
... the Crucial X8 Portable SSD demands your attention.
-Real Hardware Reviews
Works with Multiple Devices
Fast, easy storage for your PC and Mac
Quickly and easily add storage to your PC and Mac with the Crucial X8 Portable SSD. Just plug it in — no reformatting required. Back up important photos, videos, and documents with up to 1TB capacity. Encrypt your drive and protect your data using Windows Bitlocker to Go or Apple’s FileVault. Crucial X8 also works with popular endpoint protection services from brands like Symantec and McAfee.
Supercharge your PS4 and Xbox One storage
Plug the Crucial X8 Portable SSD into your PS4 or Xbox One and expand your gaming world³. With up to 1TB of storage, you'll spend less time deleting files and more time in the game.
Expand Android storage for all your movies and shows4
Download your Netflix or Amazon videos to the Crucial X8, allowing you to save LTE data and enjoy high-fidelity video while in transit or offline. Store up to 1TB of photos and videos on your Android smartphone or tablet. Works with popular photo-editing software like Adobe Photoshop Express on Android.
More capacity for your creativity on iPad Pro [2018 USB-C model]5
Unleash your creative energy in the field with the Crucial X8 portable SSD and Apple’s iPad Pro. Add up to 1TB of capacity to your tablet instantly. Curate, edit, and export multi-stream video without your computer or an internet connection. Seamlessly works with popular video-editing software like LumaFusion.
Phenomenal Speed
Wherever you are, access your games, photos, and videos quickly — even offline. With read speeds up to 1050MB/s, you can load files up to 1.8x faster than most portable SSDs, 7.5x faster than portable hard drives, and 100x faster than USB flash drives.1
Works with a Broad Range of Devices
Increase storage capacity for nearly any computer, tablet, phone, or console. Works with Windows, Mac, iPad Pro, Chromebook, Android, Linux, PS4, and Xbox. Connect with a USB-C 3.2 Gen2 interface or use our included adapters for USB-C or USB-A connections.2
Built for the Toughest Conditions
Indoors or outdoors, at home or off the grid, the X8 is manufactured to be durable, rugged, and compact. Tested against extreme temperatures, shock, vibration, and even a 7.5-foot drop, you can trust that your drive will withstand the elements.6
Sleek Style,
Innovative Design
Form meets function with the Crucial X8. Built with a unibody core of anodized aluminum, the case not only looks and feels great, but dissipates heat efficiently to maximize performance.
Complete Data Protection
Store your photos, videos, and files with confidence. You can use Windows Backup, macOS Time Machine, Windows Bitlocker to Go, and Apple FileVault, along with third-party endpoint-protection software suites like Symantec and McAfee.
A Reputation for Reliability
When you need ultimate peace of mind, trust the expert quality and engineering innovation of Crucial, a brand of Micron®, one of the leading flash storage manufacturers in the world. The Crucial X8 Portable SSD is backed by a 3-year limited warranty worldwide. Enjoy comprehensive support materials, such as operating instructions for various platforms and articles on maximizing your drive’s performance.
Crucial® X8 Portable SSD
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Capacity |
Part Number |
Box Contents |
Sequential Read |
|---|---|---|---|
1TB |
CT1000X8SSD9 |
Crucial X8 Portable SSD |
1,050 MB/s |
500GB |
CT500X8SSD9 |
- MB/s speed measured as maximum sequential performance of device as measured by Crucial on a high performance desktop computer with Crystal Disk Mark (version 6.0.2 for x64). Your performance may vary. Comparative speed claims measured as maximum sequential performance of similarly situated portable SSDs, mainstream portable HDDs and mainstream USB flash drives from vertically-integrated manufacturers selling under their own brands as of June 2019.
- Compatibility may vary and may be contingent on device formatting and host capabilities. For more information, see https://crucial.com/support/x8
- Latest firmware may be required for operation. For more information, see https://crucial.com/support/x8
- Compatible Android devices must be able to work with USB Mass Storage over OTG. Operating system updates and reformatting may be required. For more information, see https://crucial.com/support/x8.
- iPadOS 13 required for the Crucial X8 to work with iPad Pro devices with USB-C port. For more information, see https://crucial.com/support/x8
- Up to 7.5 ft/2 m without impact to data on drive on a carpeted floor.