Technical Snapshot

The Crucial X8 1000GB Portable — CT1000X8SSD9 is a portable external solid state drive built with 3D NAND flash and a USB 3.2 Gen2 interface. It delivers sequential read speeds Up to 1,050 MB/s and sequential write speeds Up to 1,000 MB/s. The drive offers 1000 GB of storage, backed by a 3 Years warranty. Part of Crucial's X8 product line, this drive targets mobile professionals, photographers, and content creators needing fast portable storage.

Use Case
Portable storage, file transfers, mobile content creation
Compatibility
USB-enabled PCs, Macs, and gaming consoles
Category
Portable External SSD — Crucial X8
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Crucial X8

X8 1000GB Portable — CT1000X8SSD9

USB 3.2 Gen2 · Portable · 3D NAND · Up to 1,050 MB/s Read

Total usable storage capacity of the drive.
Capacity 1000 GB
Maximum sequential read speed under optimal conditions.
Seq Read Up to 1,050 MB/s
Maximum sequential write speed under optimal conditions.
Seq Write Up to 1,000 MB/s
Physical and protocol interface connecting the drive to the host system.
Interface USB 3.2 Gen2
MPNCT1000X8SSD9
EAN0649528822413
CategorySolid State Drives
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Interface & Transfer Speed

Form FactorPortable
InterfaceUSB 3.2 Gen2
Sequential ReadUp to 1,050 MB/s
Sequential WriteUp to 1,000 MB/s
NAND Type3D NAND
Warranty3 Years

Full Specifications

Data sourced from Crucial product specifications
Storage
Product LineX8
Capacity1000 GB
Form FactorPortable
InterfaceUSB 3.2 Gen2
NAND Type3D NAND
Performance
Sequential ReadUp to 1,050 MB/s
Sequential WriteUp to 1,000 MB/s
Endurance & Reliability
Warranty3 Years
Product
BrandCrucial
MPNCT1000X8SSD9
EAN0649528822413

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Frequently Asked Questions

What devices is the Crucial X8 1000GB Portable — CT1000X8SSD9 compatible with?

The Crucial X8 1000GB Portable — CT1000X8SSD9 connects via USB 3.2 Gen2 and is compatible with Windows PCs, Macs, gaming consoles (PS5, Xbox), and other USB-enabled devices. No additional drivers are needed for most operating systems.

Is the Crucial X8 1000GB Portable — CT1000X8SSD9 fast enough for video editing?

The Crucial X8 1000GB Portable — CT1000X8SSD9 delivers Up to 1,050 MB/s sequential read and Up to 1,000 MB/s write performance. This is sufficient for editing 4K video directly from the drive.

How fast is the Crucial X8 1000GB Portable — CT1000X8SSD9?

The Crucial X8 1000GB Portable — CT1000X8SSD9 delivers Up to 1,050 MB/s sequential read and Up to 1,000 MB/s sequential write speeds.

What type of NAND does the Crucial X8 1000GB Portable — CT1000X8SSD9 use?

The Crucial X8 1000GB Portable — CT1000X8SSD9 uses 3D NAND flash memory with 1000 GB storage capacity.

What warranty does the Crucial X8 1000GB Portable — CT1000X8SSD9 come with?

The Crucial X8 1000GB Portable — CT1000X8SSD9 comes with a 3 Years warranty.

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