500GB compact portable SSD
Crucial X6 500GB USB-C Portable SSD (CT500X6SSD9)
The Crucial X6 500GB Portable SSD is a compact USB-C external drive rated up to 540MB/s read, tested for drops up to 2 metres and backed by a three-year limited warranty.
- Capacity
- 500GB
- Read speed
- Up to 540MB/s
- Connection
- USB Type-C
- Dimensions
- 11 × 69 × 64 mm
Pocket-sized SSD storage for everyday devices
The Crucial X6 500GB CT500X6SSD9 offers portable solid-state storage for compatible computers, mobile devices and selected consoles. Its USB-C connection, compact dimensions and light design make it practical for photos, documents, offline media and routine backup copies.
Exact 540MB/s profile
The 500GB X6 is rated up to 540MB/s read; the 800MB/s rating applies to larger capacities.
USB-C ready
An included 10Gb/s USB Type-C to Type-C cable supports direct connection to compatible USB-C hosts.
Compact 40 g class
The X6 is listed as light as 40 g and sized for portable everyday storage.
Drop tested to 2 metres
Crucial tests the drive for drops up to 6.5 feet or 2 metres onto a carpeted floor.
Broad device positioning
Crucial lists Windows, macOS, Android, iPad Pro, PlayStation 4 and Xbox One compatibility subject to host requirements.
Three-year support
The X6 is covered by a three-year limited manufacturer warranty.
Who is the Crucial X6 500GB Portable SSD best for?
A strong choice for
- Portable documents and photo libraries
- Compatible USB-C laptops and tablets
- Everyday backup copies
- Expanding selected console storage
- Users replacing a portable hard drive with an SSD
Consider another model if you need
- You need more than 500GB
- You need the 800MB/s X6 capacity profile
- Your host has only USB Type-A and you do not have a separate adapter
- You need a published exact write-speed number
Key specifications
- Model
- CT500X6SSD9
- Capacity
- 500GB
- Product type
- Portable SSD
- Interface
- USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-C, 10Gb/s
- Sequential read
- Up to 540MB/s
- Dimensions
- 11 × 69 × 64 mm
- Weight
- As light as 40 g
- Drop resistance
- Up to 2 m
- Included cable
- USB Type-C to Type-C, 10Gb/s
- Warranty
- 3-year limited warranty
Full technical specifications
Capacity, connection and performance
| Model | CT500X6SSD9 |
|---|---|
| Product family | Crucial X6 |
| Capacity | 500GB |
| Product type | External portable SSD |
| Host connector | USB Type-C |
| Interface | USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-C (10Gb/s) |
| Backward compatibility | USB 3.2 Gen 1, USB 3.1 Gen 1 and USB 3.0 at 5Gb/s |
| Sequential read | Up to 540MB/s |
| Published numeric write speed | Not specified by Crucial |
Physical and durability
| Dimensions | 11 mm L × 69 mm W × 64 mm H |
|---|---|
| Weight | As light as 40 g |
| Drop resistance | Up to 6.5 ft / 2 m onto a carpeted floor |
| Shock resistance | Tested |
| Vibration resistance | Tested |
| Extreme-temperature resistance | Tested; no numeric range stated in the flyer |
| USB Type-A adapter | Available separately |
Compatibility, box and support
| Windows | Compatible subject to formatting and host capability |
|---|---|
| macOS | Compatible subject to formatting and host capability |
| Android | Compatible subject to formatting and host capability |
| iPad Pro | USB-C model with iPadOS 13 or later |
| PlayStation | PlayStation 4 listed |
| Xbox | Xbox One listed |
| Included cable | USB Type-C to Type-C, 10Gb/s |
| Included guide | Quick-Start Guide |
| Warranty | 3-year limited warranty |
Frequently asked questions about the Crucial X6 500GB Portable SSD
What is the CT500X6SSD9?
It is the 500GB Crucial X6 USB-C portable SSD.
What read speed does the CT500X6SSD9 support?
The exact 500GB model is rated up to 540MB/s sequential read.
Is the 500GB X6 rated at 800MB/s?
No. Crucial's flyer assigns 540MB/s to the 500GB model; the 800MB/s figure applies to larger capacities.
What connection does the CT500X6SSD9 use?
It uses USB Type-C and includes a 10Gb/s USB Type-C to Type-C cable.
Does the CT500X6SSD9 include a USB-A adapter?
No. Crucial lists the USB-A adapter as available separately.
How much does the CT500X6SSD9 weigh?
Crucial describes the X6 as light as 40 g.
How drop resistant is the CT500X6SSD9?
Crucial specifies drops up to 2 metres onto a carpeted floor without impact to stored data.
Which consoles are listed for the CT500X6SSD9?
Crucial lists PlayStation 4 and Xbox One, subject to host capability and formatting.
Does Crucial publish an exact write speed for the CT500X6SSD9?
No exact numeric write-speed figure is stated in the verified product flyer.
What warranty applies to the CT500X6SSD9?
Crucial specifies a three-year limited warranty.
- The exact 500GB X6 is rated up to 540MB/s read; 800MB/s applies to larger capacities.
- A USB Type-A adapter is not included and is available separately.
- Compatibility may depend on host capability, operating-system updates and formatting.
- Actual performance and usable capacity vary by host, workload and formatting.
