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Compact black anodised aluminium SSD with rubberised base

Crucial

Crucial X10 Pro 1TB portable SSD CT1000X10PROSSD9

SKU CH-XGDB-ZT7VQ MPN CT1000X10PROSSD9

A 1TB portable SSD delivering up to 2100 MBps read and 2000 MBps write speeds over USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 with IP55 water and dust resistance and 256-bit AES hardware encryption

  • Total capacity1 TB
  • Sequential read speedUp to 2,100 MB/s
  • Sequential write speedUp to 2,000 MB/s
  • Interface typeUSB 3.2 Gen 2 × 2
  • Product colorBlack

Capacity 1TB

Model X10 PRO

  • Reads up to 2100 MB/s via USB 3.2 Gen 2x2
  • Writes up to 2000 MB/s for large file transfers
  • IP55 rating resists water, dust and sand
  • 256-bit AES hardware encryption with password protection
  • Anodised aluminium body with rubberised soft-touch base

What this drive is

The Crucial X10 Pro is a 1TB portable solid-state drive built for professionals who move large project files between workstations. It connects through USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 and delivers sequential reads up to 2100 MBps and writes up to 2000 MBps. The drive suits video editors, photographers and engineers who need fast external storage without a desktop enclosure.

Build and daily use

An anodized aluminium shell with a rubberised soft-touch base resists water, dust and sand to an IP55 rating. The compact form factor slides into a laptop bag or pocket and requires no external power adapter. Hardware-based 256-bit AES encryption and password protection secure confidential data on every operating system listed.

Deciding specification

The USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 interface sets the real-world speed ceiling; host ports limited to USB 3.2 Gen 2 or USB 3.0 will cap throughput well below the advertised 2100 MBps read figure. Buyers whose computers lack a 20 Gbps USB-C port will not see the full performance this drive is designed to deliver.

How it compares

Measured against everything we stock in Portable USB SSDs, at today’s prices. Recalculated every night.

Price $148.99
Cheaper than about 64% of the 410 comparable items (median $202.99).
Total capacity 1 TB
Typical for this category: the median of 311 items is 1 TB.
Sequential read speed Up to 2,100 MB/s
Higher than about 90% of the 166 comparable items (median 1,050 MB/s).
Price per TB $148.99 per TB
Typical for this category: the median of 310 items is $142.00 per TB.

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameCrucial
Product lineX10 Pro
Model nameCT1000 × 10PROSSD9
Total capacity1 TB
Product colorBlack
Performance
Sequential read speedUp to 2,100 MB/s
Sequential write speedUp to 2,000 MB/s
Ports & slots
Interface typeUSB 3.2 Gen 2 × 2
Size & build
Shipping weight0.07 kg
Package size114 × 102 × 25 mm

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Questions about this item

What real-world throughput does the USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 interface deliver on this drive?

The interface supports up to 2100 MBps read and 2000 MBps write, so actual transfer speeds are capped at those sequential limits.

What physical clearance and mounting does the anodized aluminum chassis with rubberised base require?

It is a compact portable enclosure with no mounting holes; it simply sits on any flat surface and connects via the built-in USB-C cable.

How is the 256-bit AES hardware encryption activated, and what step do users often miss?

Set a password in the Crucial software on first use; the drive stays unlocked until you eject it or power it down, which many forget to do.

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