CRUCIAL X9 2TB PORTABLE USB-C SSD, UP TO 1050MB/s R/W, BLACK, 3YR WTY

CRUCIAL X9 2TB PORTABLE USB-C SSD, UP TO 1050MB/s R/W, BLACK, 3YR WTY

The Crucial X9 2 TB Portable SSD (CT2000X9SSD9) is a high-capacity, high-performance external SSD built for portable use. It leverages a USB-C, USB 3.2 Gen-2 (10 Gb/s) interface to deliver fast data transfer.

According to Crucial, the drive offers sequential read speeds up to 1,050 MB/s, making it dramatically faster than traditional external hard drives.

It’s designed to be durable — the X9 is drop-proof (up to 2 m / ~7.5 ft), resistant to vibration and shock, and can handle temperature fluctuations.  The housing is compact (65 × 50 mm) and includes a lanyard hole for easy portability.

The X9 is broadly compatible: plug-and-play on Windows, macOS, Android devices, gaming consoles, and more.For data backup, it supports Windows File History, Apple Time Machine, and Acronis True Image.

Crucial backs this model with a 3-year limited warranty.

Key Features

• High Capacity: 2 TB of storage.

• High Read Speed: Up to 1,050 MB/s.

• USB-C Interface: USB 3.2 Gen-2 for fast and modern connectivity.

• Durable Design: Shock, drop (2 m), vibration, and temperature-proof.

• Compact & Portable: 65 × 50 mm with lanyard hole.

• Wide Compatibility: Works with Windows, macOS, Android, consoles, etc.

• Plug-and-Play Support: Compatible with File History, Time Machine, Acronis.

• Bus-Powered: Runs off USB power, no external power adapter needed.

• Warranty: 3-year limited.

Technical Specification Table

Pros and Considerations

Pros:

• Very high capacity for portable SSD — great for storing large files like videos, games, or backups.

• Fast read and write speeds make it ideal for quick file transfers.

• Durable and rugged — suitable for travel.

• Lightweight and compact — easy to carry.

• Broad compatibility across devices (PC, Mac, console, Android).

• Bus-powered — no need for external power.

Considerations:

• Write speed in real-world may not always hit peak — sustained writes could be slower.

• USB 3.2 Gen-2 is fast, but not as fast as Thunderbolt / NVMe internal SSDs.

• 3-year warranty is decent, but not the longest for SSDs.

• As a portable SSD, performance can depend on host device’s USB port quality.

• Some users report performance drops when drive’s cache fills up:

  “The X9 uses QLC memory … once the SLC cache is exhausted, speeds will drop …”

• There are reports of the drive disconnecting or freezing during file transfers:

  “After multiple attempts … the drive would not appear … drive disappeared from my system …”