How to Install an External SSD
It’s easy to set up storage for your PC or laptop. Learn how to install an external SSD and format it yourself with the help of Crucial’s step-by-step guide.
Read MoreCrucial X9 Portable SSD
Hard days
are over.
Trust the Crucial X9 Portable SSD for all your favorite photos, music, games and files
Expand
your
storage
Read speeds to 1,050MB/s1
Load files up to 7.5x faster2 than portable hard drives
Load files up to 100x faster3 than USB flash drives
Plug-and-play compatibility
- Compatible5 storage solution for your PC, Mac, tablet, gaming console, Android and more
- Features easy USB-C connection7
On-the-go durability
- Shock, vibration and drop proof4 up to 7.5 feet
- Built to withstand fluctuations in temperature
Back up everything that matters
- Available in capacities up to 4TB
- Back up all your favorite files, photos, and videos
- Works with Windows File History, Apple Time Machine and Acronis True Image
Trusted quality, practical design
- Engineered by Micron
- Lightweight, durable 65 x 50 mm design
- Integrated lanyard hole for portability
1. MB/s speed measured by Crucial as maximum sequential performance of device on a high-performance desktop computer with Crystal Disk Mark (version 8.0.4 for x64). Your performance may vary.
2. Some of the storage capacity is used for formatting and other purposes and is not available for data storage. 1GB equals 1 billion bytes.
3. Comparative speed claims measured against maximum reported speeds from mainstream portable HDD manufacturers. Your performance may vary.
4. Up to 7.5 ft/2 meters without impact to data on a carpeted floor.
5. Compatibility may vary and may be contingent on device formatting and host capabilities. Compatible Android devices must be able to work with USB Mass Storage over OTG. Operating system updates and reformatting may be required.
6. Based on average photo size of 6MB, video at 4K/60fps in H264 format at 24GB/hr and 200GB for AAA games.
7. Best speeds available with USB Type-C to C cable on USB 3.2 Gen2 supported devices. Use USB Type-A adapter for older devices.
8. Ships in exFAT format. Can be reformatted into NTFS, APFS or other formats. Reformatting will result in loss of data from the drive.
9. Valid for 3 years from the original date of purchase, or before writing the maximum total bytes written (TBW) as published in the product datasheet and as measured in the product’s SMART data, whichever comes first.
10. One-month complimentary Adobe Acrobat Pro plan available with eligible Crucial SSD purchase. Adobe Acrobat Pro and Crucial product registration required for redemption. Eligible Crucial X9 SSDs: CT4000X9SSD9, CT2000X9SSD9, CT1000X9SSD9 must be purchased between September 26, 2023 and December 31, 2024. Offer limited to one redemption per eligible Crucial SSD purchase and registration; up to two per Adobe Creative Cloud user account, subject to acceptance of applicable Terms of Use, while activation code supplies last. Additional terms and conditions may apply. Micron Technology reserves the right to change or discontinue this offer at any time without notice.