The newest addition to Crucial’s vary of exterior SSDs is the X9 Pro. A pocket-sized drive, the X9 Pro is available in three capacities and makes use of a USB 3.2 Gen 2 x1 (10Gb/s) interface. With the 2TB model at the moment retailing for £110 right here within the UK, is it price shopping for?
At launch, the X9 Pro is available in three capacities, 1TB, 2TB (the drive we’re reviewing right here) and a flagship 4TB mannequin. The drive makes use of a Silicon Motion SM2320 controller which has a built-in USB 3.2 Gen2 x 2 (20Gb/s) interface however for the X9 Crucial is utilizing it at USB 3.2 Gen 2 x1 (10Gb/s) velocity. The drive makes use of Micron’s B47R 176-Layer 3D TLC NAND.
Officially the drives are rated as as much as 1,050MB/s for Sequential reads and writes.
The drive additionally helps password safety and 256‐bit AES {hardware} encryption and carries an IP55 score for water/mud. It can survive a drop of as much as 2 meters (on a carpeted ground) though it will be a little bit worrying if it could not. Crucial backs the drive with a 5-year guarantee.
Physical Specifications:
- Usable Capacities: 2TB.
- NAND Components: Micron B47R 176-Layer 3D TLC NAND.
- NAND Controller: Silicon Motion SM2320.
- Interface: USB 3.2 Gen 2 x1 (10Gb/s).
- Form Factor: exterior
- Dimensions: 65 x 50 x 10mm.
- Drive Weight: 38g.
Firmware Version: U1CR1A03.
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