4TB portable USB-C solid state drive
Crucial X6 4TB Portable SSD – CT4000X6SSD9
The Crucial X6 4TB is a compact USB-C portable solid state drive rated for up to 800MB/s read, with no ip rating published protection and a 3-year limited warranty manufacturer warranty.
- Capacity
- 4TB
- Read / write
- 800MB/s read
- Interface
- USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-C (10Gb/s)
- Warranty
- 3-year limited warranty
Pocket-sized storage for files, media and compatible consoles
The Crucial X6 4TB CT4000X6SSD9 is the higher-capacity X6 variant rated up to 800MB/s read. Its compact 69 × 64 × 11 mm design, low weight and two-metre carpeted-floor drop rating support portable file, media and backup use.
Correct 4TB speed profile
The 4TB X6 is rated up to 800MB/s read; the 540MB/s figure applies to the 500GB X6.
Large portable capacity
The 4TB rated capacity suits larger photo, video, game and document libraries.
Compact and light
The drive measures 69 × 64 × 11 mm and is listed as light as 40 grams.
Drop-resistant design
Crucial rates the X6 for a two-metre drop on a carpeted floor.
USB-C connection
The included Type-C cable supports compatible USB 10Gb/s hosts and backward-compatible 5Gb/s connections.
Listed platform range
Official materials list Windows, macOS, Android, iPad Pro, PlayStation 4 and Xbox One, subject to host requirements.
Who is the Crucial X6 4TB best for?
A strong choice for
- Portable personal media libraries
- Student and family file storage
- Backups from compatible computers
- Additional storage for supported older consoles
- Users who value compact size over X10-class speed
Consider another model if you need
- You need faster than 800MB/s read
- You need a published fixed write-speed figure
- You require an IP-rated enclosure
- You need a USB-A adapter included
Key specifications
- Model
- CT4000X6SSD9
- Capacity
- 4TB
- Sequential read
- Up to 800MB/s
- Sequential write
- No fixed numeric figure published
- Interface
- USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-C (10Gb/s)
- Connector
- USB Type-C
- Factory format
- Not specified in the official flyer
- Protection
- No IP rating published
- Drop resistance
- Drop resistant up to 2 m on a carpeted floor
- Dimensions
- 69 × 64 × 11 mm
- Warranty
- 3-year limited warranty
Full technical specifications
Capacity, connection and performance
| Model | CT4000X6SSD9 |
|---|---|
| Product family | Crucial X6 |
| Capacity | 4TB |
| Drive type | Portable solid state drive |
| Sequential read | Up to 800MB/s |
| Sequential write | No fixed numeric figure published |
| Interface | USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-C (10Gb/s) |
| Connector | USB Type-C |
| Included data cable | USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C to Type-C cable (10Gb/s) |
| USB-A connection | Adapter required and sold separately |
Durability and physical design
| Drop resistance | Drop resistant up to 2 m on a carpeted floor |
|---|---|
| Water and dust resistance | No IP rating published |
| Enclosure | Compact portable enclosure |
| Dimensions | 69 × 64 × 11 mm |
| Weight | As light as 40 g |
| Activity light | Not specified |
| Lanyard provision | Not specified |
Format, compatibility and support
| Factory file system | Not specified in the official flyer |
|---|---|
| Listed platforms | Windows, macOS, Android, iPad Pro, PlayStation 4 and Xbox One |
| Mobile requirement | Compatible mobile hosts require USB Mass Storage over OTG |
| Reformatting | Formatting and host requirements vary by platform |
| Password protection | No dedicated password feature specified |
| Encryption tools | Compatible platform tools may be used where supported |
| Package contents | Crucial X6 Portable SSD, 10Gb/s 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 X6 4TB
What is the CT4000X6SSD9?
The CT4000X6SSD9 is the 4TB Crucial X6 portable USB-C SSD.
What capacity does the CT4000X6SSD9 provide?
It provides 4TB rated capacity; usable capacity is lower after formatting and other device functions.
What read speed does the CT4000X6SSD9 support?
Crucial rates the CT4000X6SSD9 for sequential reads up to 800MB/s on suitable host hardware.
What write speed does the CT4000X6SSD9 support?
Crucial does not publish a fixed numeric write-speed figure for the CT4000X6SSD9.
Which connection does the CT4000X6SSD9 use?
It uses USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-C (10Gb/s) through a USB Type-C connector.
Is the CT4000X6SSD9 resistant to drops?
Yes. Crucial rates it for drop resistant up to 2 m on a carpeted floor.
What environmental protection does the CT4000X6SSD9 provide?
The CT4000X6SSD9 is specified with No IP rating published protection; it should not be submerged.
Which platforms are listed for the CT4000X6SSD9?
Crucial lists Windows, macOS, Android, iPad Pro, PlayStation 4 and Xbox One. Compatibility can depend on formatting and host capability.
What comes with the CT4000X6SSD9?
The package includes crucial x6 portable ssd, 10gb/s usb-c cable and quick-start guide.
What warranty applies to the CT4000X6SSD9?
Crucial specifies 3-year limited warranty for the CT4000X6SSD9.
- Maximum speed requires a host and cable that support the stated USB interface.
- Compatibility can depend on host capability, operating-system support and file-system format.
- No IP rating published does not mean the drive can be submerged.
- Actual performance and usable capacity vary with host, workload and formatting.
