Crucial X9 Portable SSD 2TB
Crucial

Crucial X9 Portable SSD 2TB

Crucial's compact USB 3.2 Gen 2 portable SSD, drop-rated to 7.5 feet but costly at recent prices.

  • Portable SSD
  • 2,000 GB
  • USB 3.2 Gen 2 (USB-C)
  • 1,050 MB/s

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6.5

Fair

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The short version

The X9 is Crucial's compact portable SSD, rated for reads up to 1,050 MB/s over USB 3.2 Gen 2 with USB-C, and drop protection up to 7.5 feet. PC Gamer's test of the 2TB model saw about 960 MB/s for roughly six minutes before its cache ran out, and praised its light body while noting no IP rating. It suits everyday backups and game storage, but at the Best Buy price recorded here it cost more than the faster Samsung T9 2TB.

Pros

  • Rated reads up to 1,050 MB/s over USB 3.2 Gen 2
  • PC Gamer measured peak transfers near 960 MB/s for about six minutes
  • Drop protection up to 7.5 feet, per Crucial
  • Ships formatted exFAT for use across Windows and macOS
  • Works with older USB-A hosts through an adapter

Cons

  • Limited by 10 Gbps USB 3.2 Gen 2 speeds
  • Cost more than the faster Samsung T9 2TB at Best Buy when checked
  • Lacks an IP rating, as PC Gamer points out

Best for

  • Everyday backups and file transfers
  • Moving game libraries between PCs and consoles

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Full specifications

Core

Type
Portable SSD
Capacity
2,000 GB

Connectivity

Interface
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (USB-C)

Performance

Read speed
1,050 MB/s

Features

Rugged rating
Shock, vibration and drop resistance up to 7.5 ft; no IP rating

Compatibility notes

  • Crucial says best speeds need a USB Type-C to C cable on a USB 3.2 Gen 2 port.
  • Ships formatted exFAT; it can be reformatted to NTFS or APFS.

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What reviewers and owners say

  • PC Gamer · Jacob Fox

    Positive

    Testing the 2TB drive, the reviewer saw about 960 MB/s for roughly six minutes before the cache ran out, and liked its compact, lightweight design and low price at the time, while pointing out the lack of an IP rating.

    84/100 · 2025-01-17

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Common questions

Does the X9 work on older USB-A ports?

Yes. Crucial says older devices can connect with a USB Type-A adapter, though peak speed requires a USB 3.2 Gen 2 port over a Type-C connection.

What file system does it ship with?

Crucial ships it formatted as exFAT so it works across Windows and macOS, and it can be reformatted to NTFS, APFS or other formats.

How long does it hold its peak speed?

PC Gamer measured about six minutes of transfers at roughly 960 MB/s, around 350 GB, before the cache ran out and speeds dropped, with brief returns to peak afterward.

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