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Rating 4.2 out of 5 stars with 27 reviews

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Customers appreciate the X8 4TB External USB-C 3.2 Gen 2/USB-A Portable SSD for its fast performance, which allows for quick loading of games and efficient video and photo storage. The 4TB capacity is also well-received for its ample storage space. Its portability is another advantage, making it a convenient choice for users on the go.

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  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Mac Mini and Photos

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Works great with Mac Mini and Photos. Super fast!!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Exelent dard drive

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    Posted . Owned for 1.5 years when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The Crucial X8 4TB External SSD is an exceptional storage solution that delivers the perfect combination of speed, capacity, and portability. From the moment I unboxed it, I was impressed by its sleek black aluminum design, which not only looks premium but also feels sturdy enough to handle everyday use. The performance is phenomenal, with USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 support allowing for lightning-fast file transfers. Moving over 100GB of data takes just minutes, making it ideal for tasks like video editing, gaming, and backing up large libraries of files. The 4TB capacity provides ample space for all my needs, from work projects to personal files and an ever-growing collection of movies and games. I also appreciate the thoughtful inclusion of both USB-C and USB-A cables, which ensures compatibility with a wide range of devices, including my laptop, desktop, and gaming console. Despite its large capacity, the drive is surprisingly compact and lightweight, making it incredibly easy to carry around. It fits perfectly in my pocket or bag, so I can take it with me wherever I go. For its price, the Crucial X8 offers unbeatable value with its combination of reliability, speed, and storage capacity. It has exceeded my expectations in every way and has become an essential part of my daily workflow. I highly recommend the Crucial X8 4TB External SSD to anyone looking for a high-speed, portable storage solution that doesn’t compromise on capacity or performance.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great drive for large files

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    Posted . Owned for 6 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I have become a huge fan of this little drive. Good capacity, great portability and ease of use. It isn't the fastest drive I've used but it's good enough. I use it for work, transferring and backing up large files and large groups of files. My experience with it is similar to many other drives. It's VERY fast transferring ZIP/RAR files, large video and image files, and it is painfully slow when dealing with massive amounts of tiny files (like those contained in Unity projects).

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great Drive at a Great Price!

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    It is a nice drive at a very nice price! It has worked very well with my storage needs and I haven't had any trouble loading video games from it. I will definitely be buying more of these in the future!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Really fast for small transfers

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    Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This drive is really fast for small transfers and use. If you have a large transfer, though, it starts fast and then slows down A LOT. I assume due to heat. Overall though, it is pretty good.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Crucial X8 4TB SSD

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Very fast, light and portable SSD. Great for video and photo storage.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Love this portable SSD!

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    Posted . Owned for 8 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    As a photographer running my business, having a few of these is a game-changer. They're incredibly light, reliable and affordable. They're incredibly light, reliable, and affordable. Would definitely recommend to fellow creatives!"

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Awesome SSD external drive

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Very happy with this ssd external drive. Loads my ps4 games fast and the 4 TB is a lot of space. Highly recommend if your looking to add extra storage for ps4 games on ps5

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    4TB SSD

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Crucial X8 SSD is a lot of storage for my application. I is fast as an SSD should be. The price was excellent.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great drive

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    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Fast drive, great performance. Replaced a spinning external HDD

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    lots of space for the price

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    Posted . Owned for 1.5 years when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    great deal, for $220 for a 4TB SSD is a great unit for quick back ups and to store Lightroom library

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Small package large storage

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This is a great small drive. It had a lot of storage and is fast.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Excellent

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Perfect product and fast to load files and save any files

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Excellent external drive

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Arrived fast, product works as expected, would recommend!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Good but could be cheaper in price

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    Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Would work great, but do think it’s a bit pricey for what you get. Does offer better reliability and performance that traditional hard drive in small form factor.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    It works

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    Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    It’s not the fastest external ssd but it works well.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Nice and fast

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I got this to store videos from my Gopro and it works great. I also use it for vacation pictures so i dont have to pay for cloud storage

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Fast and Fabulous

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Excellent Device, makes all the difference in terms of speed. Excellent Best Buy purchasing expereince

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Good price good quality

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    If you need portable hard drive, recommened this portable hard drive.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Crucial x8 4tb SSD

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The Crucial x8 4tb SSD is a fantastic device especially at $249.00

    I would recommend this to a friend
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