Jul 17, 2026
Best Portable SSD in 2026: Samsung T7 Shield vs T9 vs Crucial X9 Pro vs X10 Pro
Samsung T7 Shield vs T9 vs Crucial X9 Pro vs X10 Pro: how these portable SSDs compare on speed, ruggedness, encryption, and warranty in 2026.
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5 reviews in Storage.
Jul 17, 2026
8.8/ 10Crucial X10 Pro Review: 2,100 MB/s USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Portable SSD
Crucial X10 Pro review: a compact IP55 portable SSD with USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 speeds up to 2,100 MB/s — a rare drive pairing 20 Gbps speed with ruggedness.
Jul 17, 2026
8.7/ 10Crucial X9 Pro Review: Compact IP55 Portable SSD (1,050 MB/s)
Crucial X9 Pro review: a palm-sized IP55 portable SSD with USB 3.2 Gen 2 speeds up to 1,050 MB/s, strong sustained writes, and a 5-year warranty.
Jul 17, 2026
8.7/ 10Samsung T7 Shield Review: Rugged IP65 Portable SSD (1,050 MB/s)
Samsung T7 Shield review: a rugged IP65 portable SSD with USB 3.2 Gen 2 speeds up to 1,050 MB/s, 3 m drop resistance, and AES-256 encryption.
Jul 17, 2026
8.5/ 10Samsung T9 Review: 2,000 MB/s USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Portable SSD
Samsung T9 review: a USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 portable SSD rated up to 2,000 MB/s, with a 5-year warranty and AES-256 encryption — but no IP rating.