90
Sean Webster
Tom's Hardware
“The Crucial X8’s burst performance rivals even the highest‑end USB 3.2 Gen 2 portable SSDs on the market, so it offers a lot of value for those in search of a high capacity SSD with cheaper QLC flash.”
Critical Assessment
What Critics Praise
- Low cost per GB
- Competitive performance for the price
- Large write cache improves initial write speeds
- Sleek black anodized‑aluminum finish
- Robust metal tube construction
- Dual connectivity with Type‑C and Type‑A
Points of Contention
- Requires high‑bandwidth port
- No built‑in encryption
- Not ideal for video workloads
Professional Reviews
3 reviews from 3 critics80
Mark Pickavance
TechRadar
The Crucial X8 delivers impressive speeds up to 1,050 MB/s and features a robust, stylish design with dual connectivity options. However, it requires a Thunderbolt 3 or USB 3.2 Gen 1 port to achieve peak performance, and lacks built-in encryption.
80
Jon L. Jacobi
PCWorld
“It’s a great performer the vast majority of the time, and as much as I’m bound to inform you of the slow performance off cache, I can also tell you that I wouldn’t hesitate to use the drive myself.”
