Micron Technology has just unveiled two new SSD options: the Crucial X9 Pro Portable SSD and the Crucial X10 Pro Portable SSD.These portable SSDs are designed to cater to the needs of content creators, such as photographers, videographers, designers, and performance-seeking consumers. Leveraging Micron TLC NAND and a revolutionary single-ASIC portable storage architecture, these drives deliver an ultra-compact and lightweight form factor, allowing Micron to offer the highest capacity per square millimeter in the industry. The Crucial X9 Pro and X10 Pro enable users to store, transport, and back up important videos, photos, and files at lightning-fast speeds, without the need for cloud or internet access.
The Crucial X10 Pro Portable SSD stands out as Micron’s fastest external SSD to date, boasting sequential read/write speeds of up to 2,100 MB/s and 2,000 MB/s, respectively, along with storage capacities of up to 4 TB. Its exceptional speed enables creative professionals to transfer 1 TB of data in under nine minutes, significantly enhancing video editing workflows. Additionally, the Crucial X10 Pro can be directly connected to laptops or workstations via the provided USB-C cable, allowing smooth editing, trimming, and rendering directly from the drive. Furthermore, this SSD is water and dust resistant (IP55) and offers broad compatibility with Windows, Mac, Android, and game consoles.
The Crucial X9 Pro Portable SSD provides ample space for storing thousands of photos, files, and videos. It delivers sequential read and write speeds of up to 1,050 MB/s and is available in sizes up to 4 TB. The Crucial X9 Pro, measuring a mere 65 x 50 millimeters and weighing only 38 grams, ensures portability without compromising performance. Like its counterpart, it also features plug-and-play readiness with a USB-C connection and works seamlessly with Windows, Mac, Android devices, and more. Both the Crucial X9 Pro and Crucial X10 Pro Portable SSDs are now available in capacities of 4 TB, 2 TB, and 1 TB.Â
