2TB portable USB-C solid state drive
Crucial X9 2TB Portable SSD – CT2000X9SSD9
The Crucial X9 2TB is a compact USB-C portable SSD rated up to 1,050MB/s read, with a two-metre carpeted-floor drop rating and a three-year limited warranty.
- Capacity
- 2TB
- Performance
- 1,050MB/s read
- Interface
- USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C (10Gb/s)
- Warranty
- 3-year limited warranty
Dependable portable storage for files and backups
The Crucial X9 2TB CT2000X9SSD9 provides plug-and-play portable storage for compatible computers, tablets, phones and gaming consoles. Its compact polycarbonate enclosure, USB-C connection and published drop resistance make it practical for moving libraries and keeping local backup copies.
Up to 1,050MB/s read
The X9 is rated for sequential reads up to 1,050MB/s on a suitable USB 10Gb/s host.
2TB portable capacity
The selected model provides 2TB rated space for photos, videos, games, documents and backups.
Compact 65 × 50 mm body
The small polycarbonate enclosure includes an integrated lanyard hole for easier carrying.
Drop-resistant design
Crucial rates the X9 for drops up to two metres on a carpeted floor.
Broad listed compatibility
Crucial lists Windows, macOS, Android, iPad, Xbox and PlayStation, subject to host and formatting requirements.
Backup use
The official materials list Windows File History, Apple Time Machine and Acronis True Image workflows.
Who is the Crucial X9 2TB best for?
A strong choice for
- Portable photo, video and document libraries
- Local computer backups
- Moving files between compatible USB-C devices
- Additional storage for supported consoles
- Everyday travel and study storage
Consider another model if you need
- You need a published fixed write-speed figure
- You need an IP-rated enclosure
- You need faster than USB 10Gb/s-class performance
- Your host only has USB-A and you do not have an adapter
Key specifications
- Model
- CT2000X9SSD9
- Capacity
- 2TB
- Drive type
- Portable solid state drive
- Sequential read
- Up to 1,050MB/s
- Sequential write
- No fixed numeric figure published
- Sustained performance
- Not specified
- Interface
- USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C (10Gb/s)
- Connector
- USB Type-C
- Protection
- No IP rating published
- Drop resistance
- Up to 2 m on a carpeted floor
- Dimensions
- 65 × 50 mm footprint
- Warranty
- 3-year limited warranty
Full technical specifications
Capacity, connection and performance
| Model | CT2000X9SSD9 |
|---|---|
| Product family | Crucial X9 |
| Capacity | 2TB |
| Drive type | Portable solid state drive |
| Sequential read | Up to 1,050MB/s |
| Sequential write | No fixed numeric figure published |
| Sustained read / write | Not specified |
| Interface | USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C (10Gb/s) |
| Connector | USB Type-C |
| Included cable | USB Type-C to Type-C cable (10Gb/s) |
| USB-A connection | Adapter required and sold separately |
Durability and physical design
| Drop resistance | Up to 2 m on a carpeted floor |
|---|---|
| Water and dust resistance | No IP rating published |
| Enclosure | Polycarbonate |
| Dimensions | 65 × 50 mm footprint |
| Activity light | Not specified |
| Lanyard provision | Integrated lanyard hole |
Format, compatibility and support
| Factory file system | exFAT |
|---|---|
| Listed platforms | Windows, macOS, Android, iPad, Xbox and PlayStation |
| Mobile requirement | Compatible mobile hosts require USB Mass Storage over OTG |
| Reformatting | Can be reformatted to NTFS, APFS and other formats |
| Password protection | No dedicated password feature specified |
| Encryption tools | Compatible platform tools may be used where supported |
| Package contents | X9 Portable SSD, USB-C cable and Quick-Start Guide |
| Warranty | 3-year limited warranty |
| Performance condition | Actual performance varies with host hardware, cable, software and workload |
| Capacity note | Usable capacity is lower after formatting and other functions |
Frequently asked questions about the Crucial X9 2TB
What is the CT2000X9SSD9?
The CT2000X9SSD9 is the 2TB Crucial X9 portable USB-C SSD.
What capacity does the CT2000X9SSD9 provide?
It provides 2TB rated capacity, with lower usable capacity after formatting.
What read speed does the CT2000X9SSD9 support?
Crucial rates it for sequential reads up to 1,050MB/s on suitable host hardware.
What write speed does the CT2000X9SSD9 support?
Crucial does not publish a fixed numeric write-speed figure for this model.
Which connection does the CT2000X9SSD9 use?
It uses USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C (10Gb/s) through a USB Type-C connector.
Is the CT2000X9SSD9 resistant to drops?
Yes. Crucial rates it for drops up to two metres on a carpeted floor.
What environmental protection does the CT2000X9SSD9 provide?
Crucial does not publish an IP water-and-dust rating for the X9.
Which platforms are listed for the CT2000X9SSD9?
Crucial lists Windows, macOS, Android, iPad, Xbox and PlayStation, subject to host and formatting requirements.
What comes with the CT2000X9SSD9?
The package includes the Crucial X9 Portable SSD, a USB-C to USB-C cable and Quick-Start Guide.
What warranty applies to the CT2000X9SSD9?
Crucial specifies a three-year limited warranty.
- Maximum speed requires a host and cable that support USB 10Gb/s.
- Compatibility can depend on host capability, operating-system support and file-system format.
- No fixed write speed or IP rating has been added.
- Actual performance and usable capacity vary with host, workload and formatting.
