World’s smallest 8TB external SSD cheaper than 6TB sibling in first Amazon deal – with massive $340 drop
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Crucial’s X10 range of external SSDs is among the go-to options for high performance, small size, and easy compatibility, and is already among our best portable SSD lineup. The X10 8TB is the smallest 8TB SSD available and arrived only recently…with a massive $780 list price.
Such a price is well out of the range of mainstream consumers, but the price has dropped dramatically for the drive’s first discount, making it a little more sensible. So much so that the $440 deal price is $340 cheaper than list price, and (remarkably) less than the $560 6TB model.
Crucial X10 8TB Portable SSD
Why we love the Crucial X10 8TB portable SSD
Crucial’s X10 line of SSDs is a dream for portability, fitting in a pocket and easily able to go with you. Combined with the 8TB model’s ample space and fast USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 speeds, there’s a good balance of performance and convenience available here.
- Excellent speeds – With transfer speeds up to 2,100MB/s read and 2,000MB/s write, the X10 8TB is suitable for 4K video files, large backups, and potentially even portable PS5 storage expansion.
- Wide compatibility – The X10 Pro 2TB will work with Windows, macOS, Linux, and console and Android devices via USB-C. Its USB 3.2 (Gen 2 2×2) is required to maximize speeds.
- Extra protection – With an IP65 rating for dust and water resistance, the X10 8TB also features fall protection up to 9.8 feet.
Who is this 8TB external SSD deal for?
At $340 less than its initial list price, the Crucial X10 8TB is much more affordable for many more users than before. However, this is still a several-hundred-dollar portable SSD drive, which likely makes this deal more suitable for creators, professionals, and users who depend on large portable storage.
With deals like this, we’d often suggest a smaller capacity option for less cost. However, the 6TB X10 is more expensive than the 8TB, showing just how good a deal this is. You can pick up the 4TB for nearly $200 less, though, which may be the better option if you need portability over space.
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