90
Jon Jacobi
PCWorld
“The Crucial X10 Pro proved the fastest SSD this side of Thunderbolt in our testing, mainly due to its fantastic sustained writes.”
Critical Assessment
What Critics Praise
- Near‑Thunderbolt Performance
- Compact Lightweight Design
- IP55 Dust And Water Resistance
- USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Support
- Hardware Encryption
- Reasonably priced for 2 TB
Points of Contention
- Higher Price Point
- No Type‑A Adapter Included
- Overpriced Compared To X‑Series
- 20 Gb/s USB 3.2 Gen 2 2x2 ports are rare
- Requires USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 port for peak speeds
Professional Reviews
4 reviews from 4 critics80
Mark Pickavance
TechRadar
The Crucial X10 Pro delivers excellent build quality, fast USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 speeds, and hardware encryption. However, its price is roughly 80% higher than previous models, making it a poor value compared to the X8 or X6.
80
Matt Safford
Tom's Hardware
“Crucial's X10 Pro is the fastest USB drive we've tested.”
80
Tony Hoffman
PCMag
“Those advantages are enough to earn the Crucial X10 Pro our Editors' Choice nod as an elite general-purpose external SSD.”
