Price reduction for Crucial X10

The Crucial X10 1 To external hard drive / SSD is now available for 149.99 €, a drop of about 12% from its typical price, as reported by a recent analysis.

Availability and specifications

The device is sold on several online platforms, including Fnac.com, Darty.com, and Cdiscount Marketplace. It is a portable SSD that uses the USB-C Gen 3.2 2x2 standard.

Performance claims

Micron, the manufacturer, claims the Crucial X10 can read and write data at speeds up to 2100 Mo/s. It is also described as lightweight and cool to the touch during use.

Notable drawbacks

Despite these features, the Crucial X10 has some weaknesses, such as actual speeds that may fall short of the promised performance, lack of IP certification, and no USB-A adapter included.

Micron's product strategy

Micron is updating its range of consumer SSDs without much fanfare but with a focus on quality and reliability. The Crucial X10 is considered suitable for everyday tasks like transferring files or occasional backups.

Design trade-offs

While the device is light and portable, it sacrifices some durability with a plastic build that lacks IP certification, which would indicate resistance to dust and water.

Price calculation method

The reported price decrease is based on comparing the lowest daily price with the average of the lowest prices from all merchants over the last month, using rules to exclude unclear VAT policies.

Alternative options

An alternative to the Crucial X10 is the Transcend ESD310C, which is both compact and fast, offering some of the best speeds currently available in the market.