Crucial X6 4TB Portable SSD with USB-A adapter - up to 800MB/s - PC and Mac, USB 3.2 External Solid State Drive - CT4000X6SSD9

Tiny device. I tried it firstly with my mobile phone and was able to transfer 1gb of music in no time at all. Very impressive. Then I formatted it for use with my Xbox One and there's no looking back. This tiny little device has transformed my gaming experience - loading times are drastically improved, everything appears to be operating nicely and I haven't experienced any problems with this drive at all.Also, was an excellent price in my opinion. Highly recommended.

The Crucial X6 is tiny - half the physical size of an external USB SATA drive, but it’s eight times the capacity of my old one (see pic). Some people have complained about slow speed, and so I’ve run some tests using my 4-year-old Windows pc. The fastest is 325 megabytes per second (325MB/s). It’s the same for reads and writes. But this speed is only achieved when copying a single file (such as a compressed folder), and using the short (23cm) cable that came with the X6. There’s nothing to indicate that this cable is anything special, but substituting a longer cable with the same spec reduces the speed to 40MB/s. I get the same speed using a USB A cable rated at 5Gbits per second. The bottom line is that X6 is ideal for media backups - it has high-capacity, it’s faster than a USB stick, and it only costs about 5p per gigabyte.

The device arrived quickly and worked straight out of the box. It's really quick, very small and lite. The cord is quite short but this is designed to plug directly into a USB C on a Mac or PC

For most people, the lure of an external SSD over a traditional mechanical hard drive, is speed. Crucial X8 boasts up to 1050Mb/sec transfer rate when copying files using it. Crucial's claim may well be true, given the drive is essentially a USB type C device with a backwards compatible type A converter for use with all legacy USB ports. BTW, type A ports are what the vast majority of any USB equipped PC's come with.USB type C's primary benefit is speed. Type C connections are significantly faster than USB 3 type A connections. Confusingly, the USB naming system changed a few years back to further confound consumers. The basic USB 3.0 standard now becomes USB 3.2 gen 1. Take note of the Gen. 1 as this is important in terms of overall speed. The Gen. 1 suffix denotes basic USB 3.0 speeds of up to 5 Gigabits - NOT Giga Bytes - per second. Many get confused over Gigabits and Gigabytes, with the latter perhaps being more familiar to people and thus greatly misleading. So many times I've seen and heard people say: "Yeah, it's a one Gigabyte per second speed." In fact, in order to work out how many Gigabytes per second one Gigabit is, you divide it by eight. So, one Gigabit = 125 megabytes per second. This is vastly slower than a true one Gigabyte per second, given that traditionally 1 Gigabyte = 1,024 Megabytes. Most determine one Gigabit = 1,000 megabytes per second and that's close enough to not worry about minor naming scheme differences.Anyway, traditional USB 3, now USB 3.2 gen 1, tops out at 5 Gigabits per second, or, to put it into perhaps more relatable terms, 625 megabytes per second. However, this speed is unattainable as the USB standard has overheads and other design elements that restricts this speed to close to 3.2 Gigabits max throughput.Still with me? ... Great!Now, using the traditional USB 3 connection via the supplied adaptor, the very best sustainable transfer speeds I've seen are around 225 megabytes/sec, or about a quarter the advertised "up to" speed claim. To be fair, I do not have a USB Type C port to connect the drive to. If I did, I suspect performance would increase significantly. bear in mind that although USB type C ports are now becoming more mainstream, it's likely you won't have one if your PC is more than three years or so old. The point of all this is to manage expectations as to the performance of this drive. In daily use using a regular USB 3.0/USB 3.2 gen 1 port, I get about twice the transfer speed of my Seagate 1Tb 2.5inch external hard drive which manages a respectable 120 megabytes/second average transfer speed using Windows 10.For me, the main reason I went for this drive was it's low price (just £47 at time of purchase) and the fact it was an SSD, and thus had no moving parts. This meant that it was far more robust as a portable device than a traditional hard drive with its spinning platters.Yes, it's faster than the old external hard drive, but using regular USB 3.0 type A connections, it's no speed demon, so don't expect it to get anywhere close to the touted performance. Of course, the "up to" phrase so often used in advertising is a best case scenario, so buyer beware if you[re purchasing this solely on it's speed claims.Otherwise, this is a nicely built drive, feels solid and weightier than I had thought a solid state drive would be. The only other minus here is the ridiculously short included data cable. I don't know it's precise length, but it's approximately a foot (30cm)at best. My tower case PC sees the drive having to dangle from the front mounted port.Overall, this is a nice, solid external drive that will outperform any mechanical hard drive at this price point. My unit came pre-installed with two files that were links to web pages to, I assume, download the free software from the likes of Acronis and some photo app that I can't recall the name of. Useless to me, but there all the same for those interested. I believe there is a third file which linksw you to Crucial.Finally, the drive comes pre-formatted using the X-FAT file system. This is a highly portable file system that will permit use with Mac or PC. Other devices, such as Android tablets etc, may not be able to access an X-FAT formatted drive. However, the unit can easily be re-formatted using NTFS if needed.Fast, but nowhere near the claimed speeds for probably the majority of users.

Bought this as a storage device for my philips smart tv.As my favourite movies are stored in 4k,I needed as much drive capacity as I could afford.The Crucial x9 has 2tb and is tiny enough to fit unobtrusively behind my tv.I used velcro to attach it to the rear of the tv.Also I purchased the Crucial usb c adapter. Unit works flawlessly. One thing to remember, you must connect the supplied lead the correct way round to the unit (marks on end of lead to marks on Crucial input) or the speed of connection is greatly reduced.Full marks to Crucial for an excellent ssd drive.

I tested this using the USB 3 A-type adapter I ordered with it and got speeds in excess of 300MBps read and write, which compared to any memory device I've tested is by far the fastest USB 3 device I've tested.The reason I tested using the USB 3 adapter is that I got this to connect to my wifi router to use as a home cloud drive, which doesn't have USB C socket, and it's working superbly.It's effectively replacing my home cloud drive: originally had one of those western digital 'mycloud' devices, which has always been quite slow... then wd pulled support for the product leaving owners with a non internet facing home cloud brick as they shut down their servers... then the awful western digital device just fails constantly now, hence investing in this Crucial X6, and it has been an absolute winner in all regards. A perfect replacement.Being solid state it's quiet, fast, compact and runs fairly cool even when dumping onto it the complete backup from my original piece of rubbish (never going near WD again by the way).I've had a few Crucial devices in recent years; to name a few... five SATA SSD's to upgrade laptops, three sets of RAM for laptops, three M3 SSDs to again upgrade storage capacity of laptops... and all have been Crucial and all are still performing to the highest possible standards. Fast and reliable, and this X6 pocket sized gem is doing the same.For under a hundred quid for the 2TB device it's a winner all round in my experience, and given my experience with the Crucial brand in recent years I'm pretty certain this one is also going to be a worthwhile investment. Full marks in all regards.

At 2Tb, the Crucial solid-state drive (SSD )is thin, small, and symmetrical. The first one we purchased had a non-working USB-C cable, however we were able to exchange it for another one at no cost to us, and no refund-then-repurchase runaround.It is not the fastest advertised speed out there (search Sandisk Extreme) but compared to the old hard-disk drives (HDDs) that we have been using, this is fast enough, and we barely have the hardware to take advantage of its maximum speeds.This capacity meant that photos and videos taking up storage on our cell phones could be backed up, with plenty of room for games, music, and videos. Note that 2Tb isn't a lot of room for 4K video editing or anything like that; for daily household and school uses this is plenty.The plug is USB-C, so your tv must have that type of plug (or you buy a USB-A adapter separately), and your tv can read 2Tb hard drives (most have capacity limits) if you want to plug that into a tv. For a monitor you will need a computer to read its contents as well as a USB-C cable, or an adapter.My worry is that because it's so small and it's the colour black, one of these days I will drop it, it bounces on the floor, and lose it. I suppose I could put a bright sticker on it but I don't know how that will affect its heat dissipation. So far it's safe, being treated well and I haven't travelled with it much. Once the child gets older they will get one of these as well; at their age they will most likely lose it (heck, I might lose it, it is THAT small).Great purchase.

Produto que traz consigo toda a sua capacidade tecnólógica e profissionalismo.Rápido, leve e compacto.

ENG:Incredible Speed and Impressive Portability - X6 2TB Portable SSDI recently acquired the X6 2TB Portable SSD, and it has exceeded my expectations in every aspect. This external solid-state drive is a powerhouse, offering fast speeds and exceptional portability.Speed and Performance:The read and write speeds of up to 800MB/s on the X6 are outstanding. Whether transferring large files, editing high-resolution videos, or running demanding applications, this SSD handles it all with impressive speed and efficiency.Compact and Portable:The compact design of the X6 makes it incredibly portable without compromising storage capacity. It's sleek, lightweight, and easily fits into my pockets.Versatile Connectivity:The inclusion of USB 3.2 and USB-C ensures compatibility with both PC and Mac devices. The versatility of connectivity options is a significant advantage, allowing me to seamlessly use the X6 across various devices without complications.Reliable Build Quality:The build quality is top-notch, with a robust, sturdy, and durable exterior. I consider it a highly reliable choice for data storage needs.User-Friendly Experience:Setting up and using the X6 is straightforward. It's plug-and-play, without complicated installation processes.In conclusion, the X6 2TB Portable SSD is an excellent choice for storage and portability. It's an investment worth making, and I highly recommend it for anyone in need of a reliable and high-speed external solid-state drive.ESP:Velocidad Increíble y Portabilidad Impresionante - X6 2TB Portable SSDRecientemente compré el X6 2TB Portable SSD, y ha superado mis expectativas en todos los aspectos. Este disco duro externo de estado sólido es un muy potente, ofreciendo velocidades rápidas y una portabilidad excepcional.Velocidad y Rendimiento:Las velocidades de lectura y escritura de hasta 800MB/s del X6 son excelentes. Ya sea transfiriendo archivos grandes, editando videos de alta resolución o ejecutando aplicaciones exigentes, este SSD lo maneja todo con velocidad y eficiencia impresionantes.Compacto y Portátil:El diseño compacto del X6 lo hace increíblemente portátil sin comprometer la capacidad de almacenamiento. Es elegante, liviano y cabe fácilmente en mis bolsillos.Conectividad Versátil:La inclusión de USB 3.2 y USB-C garantiza la compatibilidad con dispositivos PC y Mac. La versatilidad de las opciones de conectividad es una gran ventaja, permitiéndome usar el X6 de manera fluida en varios dispositivos sin complicaciones.Calidad de Construcción Confiable:La calidad de construcción es de primera categoría, con un exterior robusto, resistente y duradero. Lo considero una elección muy confiable para las necesidades de almacenamiento de datos.Experiencia Amigable para el Usuario:Configurar y usar el X6 es mus sencillo. Es enchufar y listo, sin procesos de instalación complicados.En conclusión, el X6 2TB Portable SSD es una excelente opción para almacenamiento y portabilidad. Es una inversión que vale la pena, y lo recomiendo mucho para cualquiera que necesite un disco duro de estado sólido externo confiable y de alta velocidad.

Esta unidad SSDes de muy buena calidad y muy alta velocidad. La estoy utilizando en una iMac de 2017 que traía disco duro y funcionaba muy lenta. Reinstalé el sistema operativo en el SSD conectado al puerto USB C y funciona con mucha velocidad aún con los programas de diseño más pesados, casi tan rápido como las nuevas Mac. Es una enorme mejora en el desempeño, particularmente cuando se usa software demandante de recursos. Lo recomiendo ampliamente.

El disco lo puse de entrada en un HUB UGREEN con el convertidor USB-A que viene incluido y la lectura era de aproximadamente 345 MB/s No tenía otro puerto USB-C libre en la Macbook Pro ya que tengo un Pen Display pero ya después lo que hice fue conectar dicho Pen Display por HDMI en el HUB y conectar el SSD en el puerto USB-C de la mac y subió a entre 687 a 745 MB/s en escritura y en lectura 763 MB/s lo que mejoró significativamente. Estoy muy contento con la unidad Crucial X8 SSD. Son 4TB, el material excelente, casi no se calienta . Muy recomendable!!