Crucial X8

500 GB
Price in EUR including VAT
EUR278,–/1TB
92Ratings
BrandMore from Crucial
Test reportsVery good based on 3 tests
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Product details

Fast, easy storage solution for your PC and Mac. 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 with up to 1 TB of storage. Encrypt your drive and protect your data with Windows BitLocker to Go or Apple’s FileVault. The Crucial X8 also works with common endpoint protection services from brands like Symantec and McAfee.

Phenomenal speed. Access your games, photos, and videos quickly from anywhere – even offline. With read speeds of up to 1,050 MB/s, you can load files up to 1.8 times faster than with most portable SSDs, 7.5 times faster than with external hard drives, and 100 times faster than with USB flash drives.

Compatible with a wide range of devices. Increase storage capacity for nearly any computer, tablet, phone, or console. Compatible with Windows, Mac, iPad Pro, Chromebook, Android, Linux, PS4, and Xbox. Connect it using a USB-C 3.2 Gen. 2 interface or use our included adapters for USB-C or USB-A connections.

Key specifications

Interface
USB-C
Read transfer speed
1050 MB/s
Write transfer speed
1000 MB/s
Item number
12463621

General information

Manufacturer
Category
Manufacturer no.
CT500X8SSD9
Release date
12.12.2019

Colour

Colour
Black
Exact colour description
Black

Data storage properties

Storage capacity
500 GB
Interface
USB-C
Read transfer speed
1050 MB/s
Write transfer speed
1000 MB/s

Origin

Country of origin
USA

Scope of delivery

Scope of delivery
USB C to USB A Adapter, 
USB C-C cable

Product dimensions

Length
13 cm
Width
5.30 cm
Height
1.13 cm
Weight
150 g

14-day cancellation right
30-day right of returnReturn policy
24 Months Statutory warrantyGuarantee provisions

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
  • 5.Synology
    0,5 %
  • 6.SanDisk
    0,7 %
  • 7.Crucial
    0,8 %
  • 7.Intenso
    0,8 %
  • 7.LaCie
    0,8 %

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.Verbatim
    0 days
  • 3.Adata
    1 day
  • 4.Crucial
    2 days
  • 5.WD
    3 days
  • 6.Samsung
    5 days

Return rate

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

Source: Galaxus
  • 9.WD
    1,1 %
  • 11.Verbatim
    1,2 %
  • 12.Crucial
    1,4 %
  • 13.LaCie
    2,2 %
  • 14.Adata
    2,3 %
Source: Galaxus

Overall ratingVery good84/100
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