Crucial X9 Pro Portable SSD

Although we could hit the advertised maximum Sequential speeds with our testing, Crucial's X9 Pro is still a quick, very compact external SSD with the added bonus of hardware encryption and password protection.

The Crucial X9 Pro is a tiny, near-perfect external SSD with a sturdy, ruggedized frame, hardware-based encryption, a long warranty, and up to 4TB of capacity.

If you are looking for a very fast, compact, and durable external drive, the Crucial X9 Pro and Crucial X10 Pro are excellent choices. They are attractively priced, and I found no faults with their design or use.

Marrying good looks, great performance, and affordability, the X9 Pro is one of the top 10Gbps USB SSDs on the market.

Micron's latest Crucial X9 Pro is an easy recommendation. It has everything you'd want from a portable SSD, including fast performance, a compact and rugged design, built-in encryption, and lots of storage space. Additionally, its pricing is reasonable.

For US customers, the aggressive pricing of the X9 Pro and its extra features make it a no-brainer. But for those in the EU or the UK, the older X8 and X6 remain a much better deal if you don’t need encryption. Those that are looking for something quicker should consider the X10 Pro instead.