Crucial

Crucial X9 2TB Portable External SSD

A entry-level ssd for PC builders, leading with 2000 GB.

29/100
Mixed bag
Overall score · how we rate
2000 GB1050 MB/sUSB1000 MB/sPortable External
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Why we rate it

  • PS5 compatible
  • Above-average capacity (tb)
  • Below-average sequential read
Score profile

Where the Crucial X9 2TB Portable External SSD wins and loses

Scored against the ssds class
CapacitySequentialEnduranceFeatures25144872
Capacity and interface
25
Sequential performance
14
Endurance and reliability
48
Features
72
Full specification

Specifications

Grouped · supported features marked in blue

Capacity and interface

Capacity2000 GB
Capacity (TB)2 TB
Form factorPortable External
InterfaceUSB

Sequential performance

Sequential read1050 MB/s
Sequential write1000 MB/s

Endurance and reliability

Warranty3 years

Features

PS5 compatibleYes

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Head to head

Crucial X9 2TB Portable External SSD vs Western Digital WD_BLACK SN850P 1TB

Highlighted cell = better in that row
CapacitySequentialEnduranceFeatures
Crucial X9 2TB Portable External SSDWD_BLACK SN850P 1TB
 CrucialCrucial X9 2TB Portable External SSDThis pageWestern DigitalWD_BLACK SN850P 1TB
Overall score29 /10038 /100Better
Capacity2000 GBBetter1000 GB
Seq read1050 MB/s7300 MB/sBetter
Seq write1000 MB/s6600 MB/sBetter
InterfaceUSBNVMe
Form factorPortable ExternalM.2 2280
TBW600 TBW
Who it's for

Is the Crucial X9 2TB Portable External 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 X9 2TB Portable External SSD worth it?

It depends on what you need. It scores 29/100 against other ssds, a entry-level result where the class average is around 40.

What stands out on the Crucial X9 2TB Portable External SSD?

Its ps5 compatible stands out, a genuinely useful feature if your setup calls for it.

How does it compare to the Netac ZSLIM 2TB External SSD?

The Netac ZSLIM 2TB External SSD scores 30/100 versus this one at 29/100, so it is the step up on the spec sheet.