Crucial X8 Portable SSD (1TB)

PROS

• Comparatively affordable.

• Fast for everyday operations.

• Long warranty and high TBW rating.

CONS

• Slows drastically writing off cache to 80Mbps.

BOTTOM LINE

The Crucial X8 Portable SSD is an affordable alternative to Samsung’s T5 and Sandisk’s Ultra Portable. Because it slows down drastically during long writes, it’s not a good choice for video or other data-intensive work.

$166