Crucial
Crucial X10 2TB External Portable SSD
The Crucial X10 2TB External Portable SSD lands as a entry-level ssd, built around 2000 GB.
27/100
2000 GB1050 MB/sUSB900 MB/sExternal Portable
£225best price at Amazon
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Why we rate it
- Above-average capacity (tb)
- Scores 27/100
- Below-average sequential read
Score profile
Scored against the ssds classWhere the Crucial X10 2TB External Portable SSD wins and loses
Full specification
Grouped · supported features marked in blueSpecifications
Capacity and interface
Capacity2000 GB
Capacity (TB)2 TB
Form factorExternal Portable
InterfaceUSB
Sequential performance
Sequential read1050 MB/s
Sequential write900 MB/s
Endurance and reliability
Warranty3 years
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Highlighted cell = better in that rowCrucial X10 2TB External Portable SSD vs Western Digital WD_BLACK SN850X 1TB
Crucial X10 2TB External Portable SSDWD_BLACK SN850X 1TB
| CrucialCrucial X10 2TB External Portable SSDThis page | Western DigitalWD_BLACK SN850X 1TB | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 27 /100 | 38 /100Better |
| Capacity | 2000 GBBetter | 1000 GB |
| Seq read | 1050 MB/s | 7300 MB/sBetter |
| Seq write | 900 MB/s | 6300 MB/sBetter |
| Interface | USB | NVMe |
| Form factor | External Portable | M.2 2280 |
| TBW | — | 600 TBW |
Who it's for
Is the Crucial X10 2TB External Portable SSD right for you?
Buy it if
Buyers on a budget
Anyone who needs a dependable ssd for the essentials without overspending.
Skip it if
Skip it if
You need flagship-tier performance, in which case a higher-tier ssd is the better call.
Performance builder
Chasing frames and headroom in a high-end rig.
okay
Mainstream builder
Wants strong value in a balanced build.
good
Budget builder
Stretching every pound in an entry rig.
excellent
Common questions
Before you buy
Is the Crucial X10 2TB External Portable SSD worth it?
It depends on what you need. It scores 27/100 against other ssds, a entry-level result where the class average is around 40.
What stands out on the Crucial X10 2TB External Portable SSD?
Its capacity (tb) stands out, and more is better here, so a higher figure is the stronger pick.
How does it compare to the Crucial X9 2TB Portable External SSD?
The Crucial X9 2TB Portable External SSD scores 29/100 versus this one at 27/100, so it is the step up on the spec sheet.
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