--- product_id: 289922792 title: "Crucial X6 500GB Portable SSD - Up to 800MB/s - PC and Mac - USB 3.2 USB-C External Solid State Drive - CT500X6SSD9" brand: "crucial" price: "VT391" currency: VUV in_stock: false reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.vu/products/289922792-crucial-x6-500gb-portable-ssd-up-to-800mb-s-pc store_origin: VU region: Vanuatu --- # Up to 800MB/s read speed 500GB ultra-portable SSD capacity USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C connectivity Crucial X6 500GB Portable SSD - Up to 800MB/s - PC and Mac - USB 3.2 USB-C External Solid State Drive - CT500X6SSD9 **Brand:** crucial **Price:** VT391 **Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock ## Summary > 🚀 Carry Speed & Storage Wherever You Go! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Crucial X6 500GB Portable SSD - Up to 800MB/s - PC and Mac - USB 3.2 USB-C External Solid State Drive - CT500X6SSD9 by crucial - **How much does it cost?** VT391 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Currently out of stock - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.vu](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/289922792-crucial-x6-500gb-portable-ssd-up-to-800mb-s-pc) ## Best For - crucial enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted crucial brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Rugged & Reliable:** Drop-proof up to 6.5 feet and built to withstand vibrations and extreme temps—trust your data anywhere. - • **Compact Powerhouse:** Sleek, featherlight design fits in your pocket, perfect for the on-the-go professional lifestyle. - • **Blazing Fast Transfers:** Experience lightning-quick data access with speeds up to 800MB/s—5.6x faster than traditional drives. - • **Universal Compatibility:** Seamlessly works across PC, Mac, Android, iPad Pro, and gaming consoles with USB-C convenience. - • **Massive Storage, Minimal Bulk:** Store thousands of photos, hours of video, and gigabytes of documents without carrying extra weight. ## Overview The Crucial X6 500GB Portable SSD delivers ultra-fast USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C performance with read speeds up to 800MB/s. Its compact, lightweight design is drop-proof up to 6.5 feet and compatible with PC, Mac, Android, and more—ideal for professionals needing reliable, high-capacity storage on the move. ## Description Take your digital life on the go with the Crucial X6 500GB Portable SSD. This compact, lightweight drive features sequential read speeds up to 540 MB/s and utilizes a USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-C host connection. Drop proof up to 6.5 feet, it also resists random vibrations and extreme temperatures. Compatible with laptops, consoles, tablets, phones, and more, it works with Windows, Mac, and Android operating systems. Dimensions: 2.72 x 2.52 x 0.43 inches. Review: Great portable SSD - Been over 2 years with it and absolutely no issues. It works well and 500GB is plenty for something this portable! Review: Plesantly Surprised - I am new to the Crucial line, but having seen that there was a daily deal on this SSD, I decided to purchase it. So far, I have no complaints. It is light, small. Now for those of you concerned for the transfer speed, all I can say is that this is pretty fast. I am not paying attention to if the transfer speeds are according to what is documented in the listing. I conducted my own test against a non-SSD device, and it clearly was faster. For an average Joe, this should suffice to know that this is clearly faster. What's in the box? A USB-C to USB-C cable which is about 10 inches long, and the SSD itself. For those who are constantly on the go or space conscience, this SSD is a great option. Price wise, it is a very affordable when you compare it to other brands that could be charging more for the same amount of storage. ## Features - HUGE CAPACITY: Up to 4TB, storage capacity - enough for up to 20,000 photos, 100 hours of video, 6,000 songs, or 400GB of documents with room to spare - FAST: Read speeds up to 800MB/s – that's 5.6x faster than most hard drives - TINY, LIGHTWEIGHT: Fits between your fingertips and weighs less than your car keys - BROAD COMPATIBILITY: Works with PC, Mac, Android, iPad Pro (PS4, Xbox One, and USB-A computer require USB-A adapter, available separately) - RELIABLE AND DURABLE: Backed by Micron, one of the largest manufacturers of flash storage in the world ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B08W1F8YGJ | | Additional Features | Portable | | Best Sellers Rank | #645 in External Solid State Drives | | Brand | Crucial | | Built-In Media | Crucial X6 Portable SSD, Quick Start Guide, USB 3.2 Gen 2 to Type-C USB cable (10Gb/s) | | Cache Memory Installed Size | 500 | | Color | Black | | Compatible Devices | Desktop, Gaming Console, Laptop | | Compatible Video Game Console Models | Microsoft Xbox One, Sony PlayStation 4 | | Connectivity Technology | USB | | Customer Package Type | Deposit Crate | | Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 2,494 Reviews | | Data Transfer Rate | 540 Megabits Per Second | | Digital Storage Capacity | 4 TB | | EU Spare Part Availability Duration | 2 Years | | Enclosure Material | NAND flash" gold "3D NAND flash | | Form Factor | Portable | | Global Trade Identification Number | 00649528901071 | | Hard Disk Description | Solid State Drive | | Hard Disk Form Factor | 2.5 Inches | | Hard Disk Interface | USB 3.2 | | Hard Disk Rotational Speed | 7200 | | Hard-Drive Size | 500 GB | | Hardware Connectivity | USB 3.2 Gen 2 | | Hardware Platform | Mac, PC | | Installation Type | Plug In | | Item Dimensions L x W x Thickness | 2.72"L x 2.52"W x 0.43"Th | | Item Weight | 39.5 Grams | | Manufacturer | Crucial | | Media Speed | 500 megabytes_per_second | | Mfr Part Number | CT500X6SSD9 | | Model Name | Crucial X6 | | Model Number | CT500X6SSD9 | | Number of Items | 1 | | Read Speed | 540 Megabytes Per Second | | Special Feature | Portable | | Specific Uses For Product | Multimedia | | UPC | 649528901071 | | Unit Count | 1.0 Count | ## Product Details - **Digital Storage Capacity:** 5E+2 GB - **Hard Disk Interface:** USB 3.2 - **Connectivity Technology:** USB - **Brand:** Crucial - **Special Feature:** Portable - **Hard Disk Form Factor:** 2.5 Inches - **Hard Disk Description:** Solid State Drive - **Compatible Devices:** Desktop, Gaming Console, Laptop - **Installation Type:** Plug In - **Color:** Black ## Images ![Crucial X6 500GB Portable SSD - Up to 800MB/s - PC and Mac - USB 3.2 USB-C External Solid State Drive - CT500X6SSD9 - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41toBPLCXML.jpg) ![Crucial X6 500GB Portable SSD - Up to 800MB/s - PC and Mac - USB 3.2 USB-C External Solid State Drive - CT500X6SSD9 - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/713+NNuN4XL.jpg) ![Crucial X6 500GB Portable SSD - Up to 800MB/s - PC and Mac - USB 3.2 USB-C External Solid State Drive - CT500X6SSD9 - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71PrJZYhP0L.jpg) ![Crucial X6 500GB Portable SSD - Up to 800MB/s - PC and Mac - USB 3.2 USB-C External Solid State Drive - CT500X6SSD9 - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71Yhu6iRUzL.jpg) ![Crucial X6 500GB Portable SSD - Up to 800MB/s - PC and Mac - USB 3.2 USB-C External Solid State Drive - CT500X6SSD9 - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71h3LFkJrTL.jpg) ## Questions & Answers **Q: How can I get the best performance out of the X6 drive?** A: While the guidance in the other two answers is pertinent, they're missing the most important pieces of the performance puzzle - which USB cable you use and what port you plug into on the computer. These two things can cut the potential performance of the drive in half, or worse! You need to use a cable rated for USB 3.2 Gen 2/SuperSpeed USB 10Gbps or better (such as the one that came with it) and plug it into a USB 3.2 Gen 2 port (or better) or a Thunderbolt 3 port (or better, recommended). If you need a longer cable, ensure you buy one rated for 10Gbps or better (I usually over-spec the cable for 20Gbps so if the cable degrades over time, it'll still support at least the10Gbps the drive wants). If you use an adaptor to convert the USB-C to USB-A, you're limiting yourself to USB 3.0 speeds (5Gbps) which is half of what the drive supports. Only do this if there is no other choice! If you plug into a USB-C port not rated for the higher speed, then you also limit yourself to 5Gbps. Again, only do this if there's no other choice... **Q: I want to use this for just storage on a ps5 & xbox series x. will any cable that is usb c & usb a on other end work?** A: Not exactly, no. While any USB A to C cable will technically work, the XBox will be very unhappy with you unless your connection to this "external disk" runs at least at USB 3.0 speeds. This pretty much means your cable needs to be rated for USB 3.0 (or better) or it won't work well with your XBox (so avoid using those cheaper USB cables on the market). On my XBox Series S I bought a 2 pack of (2 foot) USB 3.1 cables for around $10 on Amazon. And when I used one of those cables with my XBox, the Xbox was happy with this SSD (and immediately offered to format the drive for storing my games). And after format, I could then move (and play) any games I wanted from this SSD (except the few games that XBox insists need the "internal" storage of the console itself). **Q: usb 2.0?** A: We would like to inform you that Crucial X6 1TB Portable SSD – Up to 540MB/s – USB 3.2 – External Solid State Drive, USB-C - CT1000X6SSD9 is 100% compatible with 2.0 USB. **Q: Is it made of soft touch plastic or regular plastic? Im asking because soft touch plastic turn sticky with time** A: It is made of regular hard plastic. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great portable SSD *by J***. on October 14, 2025* Been over 2 years with it and absolutely no issues. It works well and 500GB is plenty for something this portable! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Plesantly Surprised *by H***R on January 17, 2022* I am new to the Crucial line, but having seen that there was a daily deal on this SSD, I decided to purchase it. So far, I have no complaints. It is light, small. Now for those of you concerned for the transfer speed, all I can say is that this is pretty fast. I am not paying attention to if the transfer speeds are according to what is documented in the listing. I conducted my own test against a non-SSD device, and it clearly was faster. For an average Joe, this should suffice to know that this is clearly faster. What's in the box? A USB-C to USB-C cable which is about 10 inches long, and the SSD itself. For those who are constantly on the go or space conscience, this SSD is a great option. Price wise, it is a very affordable when you compare it to other brands that could be charging more for the same amount of storage. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Working great *by D***M on January 30, 2025* I’ve had this drive connected to an XboxX for over a year, I use it for my movie collection. I’ve had no issues with this SSD and the media loads fast every time. It’s small and easy to disconnect to use with other devices. ## Frequently Bought Together - Crucial X6 500GB Portable SSD Up to 540MB/s USB 3.2 External Solid State Drive, USB-C - CT500X6SSD9, Black, 39 Grams - Crucial® X9 2TB Portable SSD - Crucial® X10 Pro 2TB Portable SSD --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.vu/products/289922792-crucial-x6-500gb-portable-ssd-up-to-800mb-s-pc](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/289922792-crucial-x6-500gb-portable-ssd-up-to-800mb-s-pc) --- *Product available on Desertcart Vanuatu* *Store origin: VU* *Last updated: 2026-06-06*