

About Crucial
As a brand of Micron, one of the largest flash storage manufacturers in the world, Crucial is backed by the same expert quality and engineering innovation that has produced some of the world's most advanced memory and storage technologies for over 40 years. Built on a heritage of award-winning SSDs, thousands of hours of pre-release validation, and dozens of qualification tests, the Crucial X8 Portable SSD will keep your photos, videos, & documents safe & within reach, no matter where you go.
Crucial X8
Portable SSD
Protect your memories with the Crucial X8 Portable SSD — back up important photos, videos, and documents with up to 1TB capacity. Expand storage on your PS4, Xbox One, iPad Pro, Android device, or simply free up space on your computer quickly with speeds up to 1050MB/s¹,². The Crucial X8 runs up to 1.8x faster than other portable SSDs and up to 7.5x faster than portable HDDs¹. Store with confidence on the Crucial X8.
- Incredible performance with read speeds up to 1050MB/s¹
- Works with Windows, Mac, iPad Pro, Chromebook, Android, Linux, PS4, and Xbox One with USB-C 3.2 Gen2 and USB-A connectors²
- Beautiful and durable design, featuring an anodized aluminum unibody core. Drop proof up to 7.5 feet. Extreme-temperature, shock, and vibration proof
- Backed by Micron, one of the largest manufacturers of flash storage in the world

Fast, easy storage for your PC and Mac
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 with up to 1TB capacity. 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.

PC & Mac
PS4 & Xbox One

Android

iPad Pro
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Phenomenal SpeedWherever you are, access your games, photos, and videos quickly — even offline. With read speeds up to 1050MB/s, you can load files up to 1.8x faster than most portable SSDs, 7.5x faster than portable hard drives, and 100x faster than USB flash drives.¹ |
Works with a broad range of devicesIncrease storage capacity for nearly any computer, tablet, phone, or console. Works with Windows, Mac, iPad Pro, Chromebook, Android, Linux, PS4, and Xbox. Connect with a USB-C 3.2 Gen2 interface or use our included adapters for USB-C or USB-A connections.² |
Built for the Toughest ConditionsIndoors 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 elements.⁶ |
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Sleek Style, Innovative DesignForm meets function with the Crucial X8. Built with a unibody core of anodized aluminum, the case not only looks and feels great, but dissipates heat efficiently to maximize performance. |
Complete Data ProtectionStore 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 McAfee. |
A Reputation for ReliabilityWhen 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. Enjoy comprehensive support materials, such as operating instructions for various platforms and articles on maximizing your drive’s performance. |