Crucial External SSDs
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Crucial X10 Pro
Best for:
Blazing-fast sustained storage for video and more
Starting at
- up to 2,100MB/s
- 1TB to 4TB capacities
- Size: 65 x 50 mm
- Drop-proof3 up to 2 meters
Crucial X9 Pro
Best for:
Fast sustained storage for photos and more
Starting at
- up to 1,050MB/s
- 1TB to 4TB capacities
- Size: 65 x 50 mm
- Drop-proof3 up to 2 meters
X9 Pro for Mac
Best for:
Fast plug-and-play storage designed for Mac
Starting at
- up to 1,050MB/s
- 1TB to 4TB capacities
- Size: 65 x 50 mm
- Works with Mac, iPad, iPhone 15 Pro/Max
- Ships in APFS
Crucial X9 SSD
Best for:
Durable storage for files, games, backups and more
Starting at
- up to 1,050MB/s
- 1TB to 4TB capacities
- Size: 65 x 50 mm
- Drop-proof3 up to 2 meters
Crucial X6 SSD
Best for:
Affordable storage for files, games, backups and more
Starting at
- up to 800MB/s
- 500GB to 4TB capacities
- Size: 69 x 64 mm
- Drop-proof3 up to 2 meters
- USB-A adapter available separately
Keep more of what you love with Crucial SSDs
Never leave your favorite files, movies, games, photos or backups behind again. Crucial External SSDs give you up to 4TB of extra storage with blazing speeds up to 2,100MB/s.
So, whether you’re downloading videos for off-line travel, organizing family photos, collaborating with classmates, or heading off on your next great adventure, our external SSDs are ready to go wherever you do.
Crucial X9 Pro SSD
2TB
Crucial X6 Portable SSD
4TB
Crucial X6 Portable SSD
2TB
Crucial X6 Portable SSD
1TB
Crucial X8 Portable SSD
1TB
External SSD FAQs
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What is an external SSD?
An external SSD (Solid State Drive) is a portable storage device that uses flash memory to store data. External SSDs are also known as portable SSDs and offer fast data transfer speeds and durability, making them ideal for tasks requiring quick access to files. External SSDs are often used for backups, media storage, and running applications on-the-go.
For more information, read our article: What is a portable SSD?
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Is an external SSD right for me?
An external SSD is ideal for anyone in need of fast and portable storage for tasks like video editing, gaming, or running software. An external SSD offers speed and durability make it suitable for professionals, gamers, and users who frequently transfer large files. However, if you're looking for more speed an NVMe may be best for you. Alternatively, SATA SSDs are considered to be the best for general use where speed is less critical, balancing performance with affordability and compatibility.
For more information on how to choose the right external SSD, read our article on choosing an external SSD for a laptop.
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What are the advantages of using an external SSD over a traditional hard drive?
External SSDs offer faster data transfer speed, increased durability due to no moving parts, and general better performance for tasks like booting up systems or running applications. There are advantages and disadvantages to each type of drive, and deciding on which type is right for you comes down to how you use your computer. Our guide to HDD vs. SSD shows you how each type of storage drive works and what it means for you.
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How do I know what capacity of external SSD I need?
Consider your storage needs, including the size of files you'll be working with and how much space your system requires. For photos, at an average file size of 5MB, a 1TB SSD holds about 200,000 images. For video, an hour of 4K footage could take up anywhere from 42GB to over 740GB. Our most popular capacities for external SSDs are the 2TB and 4TB.
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How do I know if this product is compatible with my computer?
Not sure if our products are right for your computer? Try our System Scanner or Upgrade Selector.
Additional resources
What is a portable SSD?
November 25, 2024
Crucial breaks down everything you need to know about external SSDs – how they work, what they're used for, and how to get the fastest speeds out of yours.
Best External SSDs for Photographers
November 26, 2024
Ditch that old hard drive and upgrade to a new portable SSD! Discover the best SSDs for photography, photo editing, and storing photos.
How to Choose the Best External SSD for Gaming
September 09, 2024
Investing in an external SSD for gaming can hugely optimize your experience. Find the best external SSD to suit your needs for PC, Xbox and PS5, at Crucial.
- Up to 6.5ft/2 m for the Crucial X6, and up to 7.5ft/2.2 m for the Crucial X8 without impact to data on drive on a carpeted floor.
- 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.
- Based on average photo size of 6MB, video at 4K/60fps in H246 format at 24GB/hr, and average music file at 4MB each.
- Sequential read speed of 1050MB/s specific to Crucial’s portable X8 drive.