- How fast is the Crucial X10?
- Crucial rates sequential reads up to about 2,100 MB/s over USB 3.2 Gen 2. You need a USB-C port that supports that speed; on older USB 3.0 ports it runs much slower.
- Does the X10 work with a PS5 or Xbox?
- It works with PS4 and Xbox for storing and playing games. On PS5 it can hold and run PS4 games, but PS5 games must be moved to the internal drive to play.
- Is the X10 better than the Crucial X9?
- The X10 is roughly twice as fast on paper and uses USB 3.2 Gen 2, while the X9 tops out around 1,050 MB/s. If you move large video files, the X10 saves time; for everyday backups the X9 is enough.
- Does it need a power adapter?
- No. It draws power over the USB-C cable, which is included. There is no separate power supply.
- Is the drive encrypted?
- No. The X10 has no built-in hardware encryption or fingerprint reader. If you need encryption, use software such as BitLocker or FileVault.
- What comes in the box?
- The drive and a USB-C cable. There is no USB-A adapter, so older computers need their own USB-C or USB-A-to-C cable.
- Where is the Crucial X10 8TB USB 3.2 USB-C Portable External SSD cheapest?
- At Newegg.com, for $223.90, 55% under what the other stores charge, as of our latest check.
- Where can I buy the Crucial X10 8TB USB 3.2 USB-C Portable External SSD?
- 11 stores we checked sell it, including Shiloh Outfitters, neweggbusiness.com, Newegg.com, Grooves-Inc.com, Pondesk.