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Crucial X10 Portable SSD vs Crucial X10 Pro 4TB Portable SSD

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all judged against External SSDs at a similar price

The Crucial X10 Pro 4TB Portable SSD scores 6.7/10 overall, ahead of the Crucial X10 Portable SSD at 5.9/10.

The Crucial X10 Portable SSD leads on speed and warranty.

The Crucial X10 Pro 4TB Portable SSD leads on build and ruggedness, compatibility and security.

The biggest difference is security, where the Crucial X10 Pro 4TB Portable SSD scores 7/10 to the Crucial X10 Portable SSD's 3/10.

Crucial X10 Portable SSD

5.9/10verdict: good, not the best

The Crucial X10 Portable SSD 2TB is for people who want fast external storage and own a USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 host. It suits those who value read speed, a compact body and a rugged rating over built-in drive security. Buyers who need hardware encryption or full speed on Mac and consoles should look closely at the limits first.

Typically about £249.99 in the UK when we researched itCheck price at Amazon UK (opens in a new tab, affiliate link)

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Crucial X10 Pro 4TB Portable SSD

6.7/10verdict: buy

The Crucial X10 Pro 4TB is for people who move large files regularly and have a USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 port to use it with. It suits buyers who want a small drive with hardware encryption and IP55 protection. Buyers without a matching port, or who put data integrity first, should weigh the owner reports before buying.

Typically about £449.99 in the UK when we researched itCheck price at Amazon UK (opens in a new tab, affiliate link)

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Scores, criterion by criterion

CriterionWeightCrucial X10 Portable SSDCrucial X10 Pro 4TB Portable SSD
Speed30%8/107/10
Build and ruggedness20%6/107/10
Compatibility20%5/107/10
Security15%3/107/10
Warranty15%6/105/10
Overall5.9/106.7/10

Specifications

SpecCrucial X10 Portable SSDCrucial X10 Pro 4TB Portable SSD
Capacity2TB4TB
InterfaceUSB 3.2 Gen 2x2 (20Gb/s), USB-CUSB 3.2 Gen 2x2 (20Gbps) over USB-C
Sequential readUp to 2,100MB/s2,100MB/s
Sequential writenot listed2,000MB/s
Drop and water ratingIP65 dust and water resistance; drop resistance to 3 mIP55 water and dust resistance; drop resistance to 2 metres (manufacturer figure)
Encryptionnot listed256-bit AES hardware encryption
Warranty3 yearsnot listed

Strengths and weaknesses

Crucial X10 Portable SSD

  • + Reads up to 2,100MB/s over USB 3.2 Gen 2x2
  • + Crucial lists IP65 and 3m drop resistance
  • + Reviewers praise value and compact, rugged build
  • − Hardware encryption not confirmed; owners complain about it
  • − Gen 2 speeds on Mac, PS5 and Xbox (single source)
  • − Write speed and ruggedness figures conflict between sources

Skip it if:

  • Buyers who need confirmed password-protected hardware encryption on the drive
  • Mac, PS5 or Xbox users who want full Gen 2x2 speeds
  • Anyone who needs a confirmed IP rating, as one reviewer disputes it
Read the full Crucial X10 Portable SSD review ›

Crucial X10 Pro 4TB Portable SSD

  • + 2,100MB/s read and 2,000MB/s write over USB 3.2 Gen 2x2
  • + 256-bit AES hardware encryption
  • + IP55 dust and water resistance, 2m drop rating
  • − Speed roughly halves on most ports, including Thunderbolt 4
  • − Owners report drives that stopped mounting
  • − Owners report heat peaking at 42°C

Skip it if:

  • Buyers whose computers lack a USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 port
  • Anyone who puts low price first, given owner complaints about cost
  • Users who will store irreplaceable data with no second backup
Read the full Crucial X10 Pro 4TB Portable SSD review ›

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