PC World - USA (2020-05)

MAY 2020 PCWorld 89

Crucial X8 Portable SSD:

Affordable for mainstream users

If you’re downloading huge files, look elsewhere. BY JON L. JACOBI

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rucial’s X8 Portable SSD (1TB as

tested) is affordable, fast with

everyday tasks, and sports a

classy design. It feels nice in the

hand and looks good emerging from your

pocket. But there is a performance caveat

for those who work with very large files and

data sets.

DESIGN AND SPECS

Crucial takes a slightly different approach to

the design of its X8 Portable SSD by mixing

materials. The main body is anodized

aluminum, and there are plastic inserts

running across each side, with grippier end

caps. They’re all shades of black, and the

overall effect is quite nice.

IMAGE: CRUCIAL