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Mar 18, 2025 5:23 PM

Crucial X10 Pro 1TB Portable SSD – Up to 2100MB/s Read, 2000MB/s Write - USB 3.2; 4TB $240, 2TB $146, 1TB $101.99

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From Manufacturer Specs, these drives are AES-256 encryption compatible, use TLC NAND and are DRAM-less. Crucial/Micron's limited warranty is for up to 5 years. Averages about $115 of late, with periodic drops to this pricing. All-time low pricing has been ~$91, according to CamelCamelCamel

Review available here for more details (released in fall of 2023):
https://www.tomshardware.com/revi...al-x10-pro

From listing:
  • Digital Storage Capacity
    • 1 TB
  • Hard Disk Interface
    • USB-C
  • Connectivity Technology
    • USB
  • Brand
    • Crucial
  • Special Feature
    • Water and dust resistant (IP55),
    • drop-proof durability up to 7.5 feet/2 meters,
    • high read/write speeds
  • Hard Disk Form Factor
    • 2.5 Inches
  • Hard Disk Description
    • Solid State Drive
  • Compatible Devices
    • Laptop, Gaming Console, Tablet, Camera
  • Installation Type
    • External Hard Drive
  • Color
    • Black
  • About this item
    • Blazing Fast External SSD: Reach read speeds of up to 2100MB/s and write speeds of 2000MB/s with this external SSD, ideal for transferring large files, video editing, and gaming on PS5 or Xbox.
    • Wide Compatibility: Compatible with PS5, PS4, Xbox, PC, Mac, Linux, and Android devices, this external SSD offers broad plug-and-play compatibility with USB-C.
    • Compact and Durable Design: This portable SSD offers a compact, lightweight design with IP55 water and dust resistance and drop protection up to 7.5 feet, providing durability for field use or travel.
    • iPhone 16 Ready: Capture 4K/8K videos from your iPhone 16 directly onto the Crucial X10 Pro SSD with up to 4TB of extra storage. Fast USB-C 3.2 transfer speeds for seamless, pro-quality video storage.
    • Built for Professionals: Ideal for video editing, transferring large data files, and working in extreme environments, this durable SSD provides professional-grade performance and reliability.
https://www.amazon.com/Crucial-X1...B0C9WGGZT9
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From Manufacturer Specs, these drives are AES-256 encryption compatible, use TLC NAND and are DRAM-less. Crucial/Micron's limited warranty is for up to 5 years. Averages about $115 of late, with periodic drops to this pricing. All-time low pricing has been ~$91, according to CamelCamelCamel

Review available here for more details (released in fall of 2023):
https://www.tomshardware.com/revi...al-x10-pro

From listing:
  • Digital Storage Capacity
    • 1 TB
  • Hard Disk Interface
    • USB-C
  • Connectivity Technology
    • USB
  • Brand
    • Crucial
  • Special Feature
    • Water and dust resistant (IP55),
    • drop-proof durability up to 7.5 feet/2 meters,
    • high read/write speeds
  • Hard Disk Form Factor
    • 2.5 Inches
  • Hard Disk Description
    • Solid State Drive
  • Compatible Devices
    • Laptop, Gaming Console, Tablet, Camera
  • Installation Type
    • External Hard Drive
  • Color
    • Black
  • About this item
    • Blazing Fast External SSD: Reach read speeds of up to 2100MB/s and write speeds of 2000MB/s with this external SSD, ideal for transferring large files, video editing, and gaming on PS5 or Xbox.
    • Wide Compatibility: Compatible with PS5, PS4, Xbox, PC, Mac, Linux, and Android devices, this external SSD offers broad plug-and-play compatibility with USB-C.
    • Compact and Durable Design: This portable SSD offers a compact, lightweight design with IP55 water and dust resistance and drop protection up to 7.5 feet, providing durability for field use or travel.
    • iPhone 16 Ready: Capture 4K/8K videos from your iPhone 16 directly onto the Crucial X10 Pro SSD with up to 4TB of extra storage. Fast USB-C 3.2 transfer speeds for seamless, pro-quality video storage.
    • Built for Professionals: Ideal for video editing, transferring large data files, and working in extreme environments, this durable SSD provides professional-grade performance and reliability.
https://www.amazon.com/Crucial-X1...B0C9WGGZT9

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Original Poster
Mar 18, 2025 5:33 PM
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jtflynnz
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Mar 18, 2025 5:33 PM
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Additional off at B&H for the higher capacity variations, as an FYI.
Mar 18, 2025 8:23 PM
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dealstormMar 18, 2025 8:23 PM
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The amount of 1-star reviews (4TB) on B&H is concerning.
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Mar 18, 2025 11:42 PM
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jtflynnz
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Mar 18, 2025 11:42 PM
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Quote from dealstorm View quoted comment :
The amount of 1-star reviews (4TB) on B&H is concerning.
Yeah, I tend to only really check B&H as a "benchmark" of a deal, just a personal hesitation after experiences of family with it. I'm sure some folks have no issues, so I included it for reference.
Mar 18, 2025 11:58 PM
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Unit-XMar 18, 2025 11:58 PM
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Quote from dealstorm View quoted comment :
The amount of 1-star reviews (4TB) on B&H is concerning.
It's not any better on the 2TB either on basically every review site.
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Mar 19, 2025 1:17 AM
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dealstormMar 19, 2025 1:17 AM
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Quote from jtflynnz View quoted comment :
Yeah, I tend to only really check B&H as a "benchmark" of a deal, just a personal hesitation after experiences of family with it. I'm sure some folks have no issues, so I included it for reference.
Not following you. The reviews take issue with the product, not the vendor. Not to mention B&H is usually top tier as a vendor.
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Mar 19, 2025 3:20 AM
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jtflynnz
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Mar 19, 2025 3:20 AM
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Quote from dealstorm View quoted comment :
Not following you. The reviews take issue with the product, not the vendor. Not to mention B&H is usually top tier as a vendor.
Ah, I misunderstood; as far as for this specific product, I've just been personally watching for deals on a scratch drive, and the Pro of this drive line was one with a decent warranty. I know that in general, portable SSDs can suffer from overheating issues with use, and can develop memory corruption when used infrequently/as "cold" storage, but otherwise can't speak to how much better or worse this one specifically is.

Crucial is generally regarded positively for their flash storage and memory, but it's also possible this specific line of devices is less reliable. The SM2320 controller used on this is also used on several similar products, which would otherwise mean potential issues with firmware or with the NAND itself, but again harder for me to speak to generally. I previously had a Sandisk Extreme Pro external ssd and didn't have issues, but later saw folks have issues with the same drive, while I used to view Samsung drives pretty favorably, but have seen articles about various lines of their drives having issues in recent years as well.

Specifically on this drive, I did start looking a bit more and am reading that the exFAT format it comes with by default has given folks issues for Macs/iOS. It looks like general recommendations for reformatting to APFS helped some people in those cases, but personally don't have a Mac so I can't speak to how much that contributes to what's experienced for failures.
Mar 21, 2025 5:57 PM
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compaholicMar 21, 2025 5:57 PM
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I have the 4TB version of this X10 Pro. It works well. The one drawback you need to understand going into this device is that its using the USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 (20Gbps) standard. Most devices do not support this standard, including the new Mac Mini M4 lineups. While yes Mac Mini's support Thunderbolt 4(M4) and Thunderbolt 5(M4 Pro/Max/Ultra) and USB 4. They do NOT support USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 (20Gbps). It will default back to USB 3.2 Gen 2(10Gbps) which unfortunately cuts its performance in half from roughly 2,000MB/s down to around 1,000MB/s.

If you're looking for something like this and your system does not support this standard, the X9 Pro variant is 10Gbps and is usually cheaper on sale than the X10 Pro (Around $30 on average) since you cant take full advantage of the faster speed standard.
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Mar 25, 2025 10:17 AM
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11AMar 25, 2025 10:17 AM
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Barely any laptops / devices have a USB-C 3.2 Gen 2x2 Interface. That means, most people will not get the advertised speed, but only half of it.
Jun 27, 2025 6:49 AM
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ilikaboratJun 27, 2025 6:49 AM
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bh is 257 for 4tb...
Jun 27, 2025 11:33 AM
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Good-NewsPJun 27, 2025 11:33 AM
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Quote from dealstorm View quoted comment :
Not following you. The reviews take issue with the product, not the vendor. Not to mention B&H is usually top tier as a vendor.
I used to think BH was a top tier vendor as well but years ago, I stopped purchasing from them after learning they remove negative reviews of products. I think it's been almost 5 years since I stopped buying from them. Your experience may vary.
Jun 27, 2025 7:31 PM
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xcopyJun 27, 2025 7:31 PM
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What am I missing? Confused EEK!vomit

You can buy a WD 1TB SN850X with 3x performance for $90, and an enclosure for under $20. You get better performance, more flexibility to reuse both the SSD and the enclosure, and I'm left wondering is what universe is this a "good deal", because I don't want to be there...
Jun 27, 2025 10:32 PM
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EliD1851Jun 27, 2025 10:32 PM
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Quote from xcopy View quoted comment :
What am I missing? Confused EEK!vomitYou can buy a WD 1TB SN850X with 3x performance for $90, and an enclosure for under $20. You get better performance, more flexibility to reuse both the SSD and the enclosure, and I'm left wondering is what universe is this a "good deal", because I don't want to be there...
Which $20 enclosure does 20Gbps?
Jun 28, 2025 8:32 AM
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xcopyJun 28, 2025 8:32 AM
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Quote from EliD1851 View quoted comment :
Which $20 enclosure does 20Gbps?
I saw several a few weeks ago, but as I look now amazon has raised prices. You may have to go to $25 (U-Green, etc) unless you get it on sale.

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