Crucial X6

What’s the difference between the Crucial X6 and SanDisk Extreme Portable V2?

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The X6 and Extreme Portable V2 are two of the more popular external solid state drives currently available.

You can check out this comparison guide at Seeking Tech to see what the differences are between these Crucial and SanDisk storage products.

Quick Summary

When compared to the Crucial X6 Portable Solid State Drive, the SanDisk Extreme Portable Solid State Drive V2 is nearly twice as fast as maximum sequential reading in the 500 GB, 1 TB and 2 TB capacities. The 4 TB Extreme Portable Solid State Drive V2 is also 31.25% faster than the X6 at maximum sequential reads.

Furthermore, the Extreme Portable V2 is also the only one of the two to support USB Type-A ports right out of the box in addition to also being the only SSD in this comparison to provide protection against dust buildup and light water splashes. Not to mention that the SanDisk product also comes with a longer warranty.

So, out of these two products, the SanDisk Extreme Portable Solid State Drive V2 is clearly the best choice.

X6 vs. Extreme Portable V2 Comparison Chart

You can take a look at a comparison table for the X6 and second version of the Extreme Portable below.

Crucial X6 Portable Solid State DriveSanDisk Extreme Portable Solid State Drive V2
What’s in the BoxCrucial X6 Portable Solid State Drive

USB Type-C to USB Type-C cable

Quick Start Guide		SanDisk Extreme Portable Solid State Drive V2

USB-C to USB-C cable

USB-C to USB-A adaptor

Safety and Warranty Guide
Dimensions69 mm x 64 mm x 11 mm101 mm x 52 mm x 9 mm
Capacity Options500 GB

1 TB

2 TB

4 TB		500 GB

1 TB

2 TB

4 TB
Model Numbers500 GB Crucial X6: CT500X6SSD9

1 TB Crucial X6: CT1000X6SSD9

2 TB Crucial X6: CT2000X6SSD9

4 TB Crucial X6: C41000X6SSD9		500 GB SanDisk Extreme Portable V2: SDSSDE61-500G-G25

1 TB SanDisk Extreme Portable V2: SDSSDE61-1T00-G25

2 TB SanDisk Extreme Portable V2: SDSSDE61-2T00-G25

4 TB SanDisk Extreme Portable V2: SDSSDE61-4T00-G25
USB Interface SpeedUSB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbit/s)USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbit/s)
Maximum Sequential Read Speed500 GB Crucial X6: Up to 540 MB per second

1 TB Crucial X6: Up to 540 MB per second

2 TB Crucial X6: Up to 540 MB per second

4 TB Crucial X6: Up to 800 MB per second		500 GB Extreme Portable V2: Up to 1050 MB per second

1 TB Extreme Portable V2: Up to 1050 MB per second

2 TB Extreme Portable V2: Up to 1050 MB per second

4 TB Extreme Portable V2: Up to 1050 MB per second
Dust and Water ResistanceN/AIP55
Warranty3-year warranty5-year warranty
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What’s in the Box

You can only connect the X6 to an USB Type-C port right out of the box. With the Extreme Portable V2, you will be able to connect to USB Type-A and USB Type-C ports.

You can check out a list of the parts included inside each new retail box for both of these products below:

Crucial X6:

  • Crucial X6 Portable Solid State Drive
  • USB Type-C to USB Type-C cable
  • Quick Start Guide

Extreme Portable V2:

  • SanDisk Extreme Portable Solid State Drive V2
  • USB-C to USB-C cable
  • USB-C to USB-A adaptor
  • Safety and Warranty Guide

Dimensions

When it comes to physical size, the Crucial X6 is shaped more like a square while the SanDisk Extreme Portable V2 is shaped like an elongated rectangle.

You can find the measurements for both external SSDs below:

  • Crucial X6: 69 mm x 64 mm x 11 mm
  • SanDisk Extreme Portable V2: 101 mm x 52 mm x 9 mm

Capacity Options

When it comes to capacity options, both the solid state drives in this versus guide offer the following:

  • 500 GB
  • 1 TB
  • 2 TB
  • 4 TB

Model Numbers

You can find the model numbers attached to the X6 and Extreme Portable V2 below:

  • 500 GB Crucial X6: CT500X6SSD9
  • 1 TB Crucial X6: CT1000X6SSD9
  • 2 TB Crucial X6: CT2000X6SSD9
  • 4 TB Crucial X6: C41000X6SSD9
  • 500 GB SanDisk Extreme Portable V2: SDSSDE61-500G-G25
  • 1 TB SanDisk Extreme Portable V2: SDSSDE61-1T00-G25
  • 2 TB SanDisk Extreme Portable V2: SDSSDE61-2T00-G25
  • 4 TB SanDisk Extreme Portable V2: SDSSDE61-4T00-G25

USB Interface Speed

For the interface, the X6 and Extreme Portable Version 2 use USB 3.2 Gen 2, which provides a transfer speed of up to 10 Gbit/s.

Maximum Sequential Read Speed

The SanDisk Extreme Portable V2 has a major advantage over the Crucial X6 when it comes to maximum sequential reading speed.

When you compare the same capacity options, the 500 GB, 1 TB and 2 TB versions of the Extreme Portable V2 are 1010 MB per second faster, or 94.44% faster, than the 500 GB, 1 TB and 2 TB versions of the X6.

Furthermore, the 4 TB Extreme Portable V2 is 250 MB per second faster, or 31.25% faster, than the 4 TB Crucial X6.

You can take a look at the maximum sequential read speed specs for each capacity of both SSDs below:

  • 500 GB Crucial X6: Up to 540 MB per second
  • 1 TB Crucial X6: Up to 540 MB per second
  • 2 TB Crucial X6: Up to 540 MB per second
  • 4 TB Crucial X6: Up to 800 MB per second
  • 500 GB Extreme Portable V2: Up to 1050 MB per second
  • 1 TB Extreme Portable V2: Up to 1050 MB per second
  • 2 TB Extreme Portable V2: Up to 1050 MB per second
  • 4 TB Extreme Portable V2: Up to 1050 MB per second

Dust and Water Resistance

The Extreme Portable V2 is the only one to have received a dust and protection rating.

With an IP rating of 55, the SanDisk product is built to resist significant dust particles buildup in addition to light water splashes.

Warranty

The Crucial X6 Portable Solid State Drive comes with a 3-year warranty while the SanDisk Extreme Portable Solid State Drive V2 comes with a longer 5-year warranty.

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What’s the difference between the Crucial X6 and Samsung T7?

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If you are looking for an external solid state drive, you may have run into the Crucial X6 and Samsung Portable T7.

You can check out this comparison guide to see what the differences are between the X6 and T7 SSDs.

Quick Summary

When compared to the Crucial X6 Portable Solid State Drive, Samsung Portable T7 Solid State Drive is much faster at maximum sequential reading. As a result, you should experience shorter loading and transfer times.

The T7 is also the only product out of these two to offer a fingerprint security option with the T7 Touch.

On the other hand, the Crucial X6 is the only one of the two to offer a 4 TB option. The X6 is also lighter in weight in addition to being shorter in length and width (it is a little thicker than the T7, however).

Crucial X6 vs. Samsung T7 Comparison Chart

You can take a look at Seeking Tech’s comparison table for the X6 and T7 external storage drives below.

Crucial X6 Portable Solid State DriveSamsung Portable T7 Solid State Drive
What’s in the BoxCrucial X6 Portable Solid State Drive

USB Type-C to USB Type-C cable

Quick Start Guide		Samsung Portable T7 Solid State Drive

USB Type-C to USB Type-A cable

USB Type-C to USB Type-C cable

Quick Start Guide and Warranty Statement
Fingerprint Security?NoYes
Color OptionsBlackBlue

Gray

Red
Capacity Options500 GB

1 TB

2 TB

4 TB		500 GB

1 TB

2 TB
Weight40 grams58 grams
Dimensions69 mm x 64 mm x 11 mm85 mm x 57 mm x 8 mm
InterfacesUSB 3.2 Gen 2USB 3.2 Gen 2
Maximum Sequential Read Speed500 GB Crucial X6: Up to 540 MB per second

1 TB Crucial X6: Up to 540 MB per second

2 TB Crucial X6: Up to 540 MB per second

4 TB Crucial X6: Up to 800 MB per second		500 GB Samsung T7: Up to 1050 MB per second

1 TB Samsung T7: Up to 1050 MB per second

2 TB Samsung T7: Up to 1050 MB per second
Compatible DevicesMac

PC

PlayStation 4

PlayStation 4 Pro

PlayStation 5

Xbox One

Xbox One S

Xbox One X

Xbox Series S

Xbox Series X		Mac

PC

PlayStation 4

PlayStation 4 Pro

PlayStation 5

Xbox One

Xbox One S

Xbox One X

Xbox Series S

Xbox Series X
CertificationsCE

BSMI

KCC

RCM

RoHS

UL

WEEE		BSMI

CB

CE

C-tick

FCC

IC

KC

RoHS2

TUV

UL

VCCI
Drop ProtectionUp to 2 metersUp to 2 meters
Warranty3-year warranty3-year warranty
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What’s in the Box

In addition to the actual solid state drive, both products come with an USB Type-C to USB Type-C cable along with some documents.

The Samsung T7 is the only one of the two to come with an USB Type-C to USB Type-A cable, which means that you will be able to connect the SSD to an USB Type-A port right out of the box.

You can check out a breakdown of the content included inside each box for the two products below:

Crucial X6:

  • Crucial X6 Portable Solid State Drive
  • USB Type-C to USB Type-C cable
  • Quick Start Guide

Samsung T7:

  • Samsung Portable T7 Solid State Drive
  • USB Type-C to USB Type-A cable
  • USB Type-C to USB Type-C cable
  • Quick Start Guide and Warranty Statement

Fingerprint Security

The T7 is the only of these two external SSDs to offer a fingerprint security option. With the more expensive Samsung T7 Touch, you will be able to use your fingerprint to unlock the data on the storage drive.

Color Options

When it comes to available colors, the Crucial X6 only comes in black while the Samsung T7 is available in blue, gray and red.

Capacity Options

As for capacity options, the X6 is the only one of the two to offer a 4 TB option.

You can find a breakdown of the available capacities for these two external storage drives below:

Crucial X6:

  • 500 GB
  • 1 TB
  • 2 TB
  • 4 TB

Samsung T7:

  • 500 GB
  • 1 TB
  • 2 TB

Weight

The X6 is lighter than the T7.

You can find the weight specifications below:

  • Crucial X6: 40 grams
  • Samsung T7: 58 grams

Dimensions

The X6 is also smaller in length and weight when compared to the T7. However, the Crucial SSD is a little thicker.

You can find the measurements below:

  • Crucial X6: 69 mm x 64 mm x 11 mm
  • Samsung T7: 85 mm x 57 mm x 8 mm

Interfaces

As for the interface, both of these external storage drives use USB 3.2 Gen 2.

Maximum Sequential Read Speed

The Samsung T7 is better than the Crucial X6 when it comes to the maximum sequential read speed, which correlates to better transfer times and load times.

When you compare the same capacity options, the 500 GB, 1 TB and 2 TB versions of the T7 are 510 MB per second faster, or 94.44% faster, than the 500 GB, 1 TB and 2 TB versions of the X6.

You can take a look at the maximum sequential reading speed specifications for each capacity of both products below:

  • 500 GB Crucial X6: Up to 540 MB per second
  • 1 TB Crucial X6: Up to 540 MB per second
  • 2 TB Crucial X6: Up to 540 MB per second
  • 4 TB Crucial X6: Up to 800 MB per second
  • 500 GB Samsung T7: Up to 1050 MB per second
  • 1 TB Samsung T7: Up to 1050 MB per second
  • 2 TB Samsung T7: Up to 1050 MB per second

Compatible Devices

The Crucial X6 Portable SSD and Samsung Portable T7 SSD are compatible with the following devices:

  • Mac
  • PC
  • PlayStation 4
  • PlayStation 4 Pro
  • PlayStation 5
  • Xbox One
  • Xbox One S
  • Xbox One X
  • Xbox Series S
  • Xbox Series X

Certifications

You can check out the list of certifications for both of the external storage drives in this comparison guide below:

Crucial X6:

  • CE
  • BSMI
  • KCC
  • RCM
  • RoHS
  • UL
  • WEEE

Samsung T7:

  • BSMI
  • CB
  • CE
  • C-tick
  • FCC
  • IC
  • KC
  • RoHS2
  • TUV
  • UL
  • VCCI

Drop Protection

He X6 and T7 have the same drop protection specifications as both should be able to withstand being dropped from up to 2 meters in height.

Warranty

The Crucial X6 Portable Solid State Drive and Samsung Portable T7 Solid State Drive each comes with a 3-year warranty.

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What’s the difference between the Crucial X6 and Crucial X8?

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Crucial currently has two similar external portable solid state drives on the market. So, what are the major differences between the X6 and X8?

You can find out in this comparison guide between these Crucial SSDs.

Quick Summary

When you compare similar capacities, the 500 GB, 1 TB and 2 TB X8 SSDs are 94.44% faster than the 500 GB, 1 TB and 2 TB X6 SSDs at maximum sequential reading.

The Crucial X8 is also the only one of the two to come with a USB 3.2 Gen-2 Type-C to USB-A adapter. Last but not least, you will also get better drop protection with the X8 when compared to the X6.

The only advantage the X6 has, aside from being more affordable, is that it is the only one to offer a 4 TB capacity option.

X6 vs. X8 Comparison Chart

You can take a look at a comparison table for the two portable storage drives below.

Crucial X6 Portable Solid State DriveCrucial X8 Portable Solid State Drive
What’s in the BoxCrucial X6 Portable SSD

USB 3.2 Gen-2 Type-C to Type-C USB cable (10 Gb/s)

Quick Start Guide		Crucial X8 Portable SSD

USB 3.2 Gen-2 Type-C to Type-C USB cable (10 Gb/s)

USB 3.2 Gen-2 Type-C to USB-A adapter (5 Gb/s)

Quick Start Guide
Capacity Options500 GB

1 TB

2 TB		500 GB

1 TB

2 TB
Model Number500 GB X6: CT500X6SSD9

1 TB X6: CT1000X6SSD9

2 TB X6: CT2000X6SSD9

4 TB X6: C41000X6SSD9		500 GB X8: CT5000X8SSD9

1 TB X8: CT1000X8SSD9

2 TB X8: CT2000X8SSD9
InterfaceUSB 3.2 Gen-2 (10 Gb/s)USB 3.2 Gen-2 (10 Gb/s)
Backwards Compatible InterfaceUSB 3.2 Gen-1 (5 Gb/s)

USB 3.1 Gen-1 (5 Gb/s)

USB 3.0 (5 Gb/s)		USB 3.2 Gen-1 (5 Gb/s)

USB 3.1 Gen-1 (5 Gb/s)

USB 3.0 (5 Gb/s)
Platform CompatibilityMacOS

Android

iPad Pro

PS4

PS4 Pro

Xbox One

Xbox One S

Xbox One X

Windows		MacOS

Android

iPad Pro

PS4

PS4 Pro

Xbox One

Xbox One S

Xbox One X

Windows
Maximum Sequential Read Speed500 GB X6: Up to 540 MB per second

1 TB X6: Up to 540 MB per second

2 TB X6: Up to 540 MB per second

4 TB X6: Up to 800 MB per second		500 GB X8: Up to 1050 MB per second

1 TB X8: Up to 1050 MB per second

2 TB X8: Up to 1050 MB per second
Drop-proofUp to 6.5 feetUp to 7.5 feet
Other ResistancesExtreme Temperatures

Shock

Vibration		Extreme Temperatures

Shock

Vibration
Warranty3-year limited warranty3-year limited warranty
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What’s in the Box

Unlike the X6, the X8 comes with a USB 3.2 Gen-2 Type-C to USB-A adapter, which will let you use the SSD with a USB Type-A port at potentially reduced transfer speeds. You will need to purchase the adapter separately if you are getting the X6.

Both products do come with an USB 3.2 Gen-2 Type-C to Type-C USB cable and quick starter guide in addition to the actual SSD unit.

You can find a breakdown of what’s included in each box below:

Crucial X6:

  • Crucial X6 Portable SSD
  • USB 3.2 Gen-2 Type-C to Type-C USB cable (10 Gb/s)
  • Quick Start Guide

Crucial X8:

  • Crucial X8 Portable SSD
  • USB 3.2 Gen-2 Type-C to Type-C USB cable (10 Gb/s)
  • USB 3.2 Gen-2 Type-C to USB-A adapter (5 Gb/s)
  • Quick Start Guide

Capacity Options

When it comes to available capacities, the X6 offers a 4 TB option while the X8 doesn’t.

Both versions of the Crucial SSD portable SSD are available in 500 GB, 1 TB and 2 TB variants.

You can check out a breakdown of the options below:

Crucial X6 Portable SSD:

  • 500 GB
  • 1 TB
  • 2 TB
  • 4 TB

Crucial X8 Portable SSD:

  • 500 GB
  • 1 TB
  • 2 TB

Model Number

You can also take a look at the model number for each capacity for both drives below:

  • 500 GB X6: CT500X6SSD9
  • 1 TB X6: CT1000X6SSD9
  • 2 TB X6: CT2000X6SSD9
  • 4 TB X6: C41000X6SSD9
  • 500 GB X8: CT5000X8SSD9
  • 1 TB X8: CT1000X8SSD9
  • 2 TB X8: CT2000X8SSD9

Interface

Crucial X6 and Crucial X8 Portable Solid State Drives both use the USB 3.2 Gen-2 (10 Gb/s) as the interface.

Backwards Compatible Interface

The two storage drives in this versus guide are also backwards compatible with the following interfaces:

  • USB 3.2 Gen-1 (5 Gb/s)
  • USB 3.1 Gen-1 (5 Gb/s)
  • USB 3.0 (5 Gb/s)

The USB 3.2 Gen-2 is twice as fast at maximum transfer speed when compared to the USB 3.2 Gen-1, USB 3.1 Gen-1 and USB 3.0.

Platform Compatibility

Both the Crucial X6 and Crucial X8 are compatible with the following platforms:

  • MacOS
  • Android
  • iPad Pro
  • PS4
  • PS4 Pro
  • Xbox One
  • Xbox One S
  • Xbox One X
  • Windows

Keep in in mind that you may need to purchase the USB 3.2 Gen-2 Type-C to USB-A adapter for compatibility if you are getting the X6. As we stated above, the same adapter is included with the X8.

Maximum Sequential Read Speed

Overall, the Crucial X8 is faster at maximum sequential reading than the Crucial X6.

When you compare the same capacities, the 500 GB, 1 TB and 2 TB X8 SSDs are 510 MB per second faster (or 94.44% faster) than the 500 GB, 1 TB and 2 TB X6 SSDs.

You can check out the maximum sequential read speed specifications below:

  • 500 GB X6: Up to 540 MB per second
  • 1 TB X6: Up to 540 MB per second
  • 2 TB X6: Up to 540 MB per second
  • 4 TB X6: Up to 800 MB per second
  • 500 GB X8: Up to 1050 MB per second
  • 1 TB X8: Up to 1050 MB per second
  • 2 TB X8: Up to 1050 MB per second

Drop-proof

The X8 is better protected against drops than the X6.

According to Crucial, you can drop the X8 at up to 7.5 feet on a carpeted floor without losing any data. In the same scenario, you can drop the X6 at up to 6.5 feet.

Other Resistances

Both the X6 and X8 also offer the following resistances:

  • Extreme Temperatures
  • Shock
  • Vibration

Warranty

The Crucial X6 Portable Solid State Drive and Crucial X8 Portable Solid State Drive each comes with a 3-year limited warranty.

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