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Crucial X8 2TB Portable SSD
Protect your memories with the Crucial® X8 Portable SSD — back up important photos, videos, and documents with a 2TB capacity. Expand storage on your PlayStation™, Xbox, iPad Pro5, Android4 device, or simply free up space on your computer quickly with speeds up to 1050MB/s1,2. The Crucial X8 runs up to 7.5x faster than portable HDDs1. Store with confidence on the Crucial X8.
Read and write files with exceptional speeds
Wherever you are, access your games, photos, and videos quickly — even offline. With read speeds up to 1050MB/s, you can load files up to 7.5x faster than portable hard drives, and 100x faster than USB flash drives1.
Easily expand storage for a broad range of devices
Increase storage capacity for nearly any computer, tablet, phone, or console. Works with Windows, Mac, iPad Pro5, Chromebook, Android4, Linux, PlayStation, and Xbox. Connect with a USB-C 3.2 Gen2 interface or use our included adapters for USB-C or USB-A connections3.
Withstands drops and extreme temperatures better than HDDs
Indoors or outdoors, at home or off the grid, the X8 is manufactured to be durable, rugged, and compact. Tested against extreme temperatures, shock, vibration, and even a 7.5-foot drop, you can trust that your drive will withstand the elements6.
Sleek style and innovative design
Form meets function with the Crucial X8. Built with a unibody core of anodised aluminium, the case not only looks and feels great, but dissipates heat efficiently to maximise performance.
Complete data protection
Store your photos, videos, and files with confidence. You can use Windows Backup, macOS Time Machine, Windows Bitlocker to Go, and Apple FileVault, along with third-party endpoint-protection software suites like Symantec and McAfee3.
Peace of mind from a brand you trust
When you need ultimate peace of mind, trust the expert quality and engineering innovation of Crucial®, a brand of Micron®, one of the leading flash storage manufacturers in the world. The Crucial® X8 Portable SSD is backed by a 3-year limited warranty7 worldwide. Enjoy comprehensive support materials, such as operating instructions for various platforms and articles on maximising your drive’s performance.
With so many uses, you may want more than one.
Quickly and easily add storage to your PC and Mac with the Crucial X8 Portable SSD. Just plug it in — no reformatting required. Back up important photos, videos, and documents. Encrypt your drive and protect your data using Windows Bitlocker to Go or Apple’s FileVault. Crucial X8 also works with popular endpoint protection services from brands like Symantec and McAfee.
Plug the Crucial X8 Portable SSD into your PS4 or Xbox One and expand your gaming world3. With up to 2TB of storage, you'll spend less time deleting files and more time in the game.
Download your Netflix or Amazon videos to the Crucial X8, allowing you to save LTE data and enjoy high-fidelity video while in transit or offline. Store up to 2TB of photos and videos on your Android smartphone or tablet. Works with popular photo-editing software like Adobe Photoshop Express on Android.
Unleash your creative energy in the field with the Crucial X8 portable SSD and Apple’s iPad Pro. Add extra capacity to your tablet instantly. Curate, edit, and export multi-stream video without your computer or an internet connection. Seamlessly works with popular video-editing software like LumaFusion.