Accelerate your workflow with the powerful performance of the Crucial 1TB X9 Pro USB 3.2 Gen 2 SSD for Macfrom Crucial, which provides users with the space for thousands of photos, files, and videos as well as the speed to edit and retouch your portfolio. Preformatted APFS for macOS 10.13 and iOS 17 and later, this SSD is suitable for use in the studio, the field, or anywhere else your work takes you and connects to your host system using a USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 port that drives sequential read and write speeds up to 1050 MB/s, plus sustained write speeds of up to 975 MB/s. 256-bit AES hardware encryption helps keep your data safe, while an anodized aluminum enclosure, a rubber base, drop resistance of up to 7.5' on a carpeted floor, and an IP55 rating with water, dust, and splash resistance make this SSD durable for life on the go. This SSD may be reformatted for use with Windows, Linux, Android, Xbox, and PlayStation, and more.

USB 3.2 Gen 2 full performance can only be achieved on USB-C host devices with a USB-C to USB-C cable. Use a USB-C to USB-A adapter for older devices. The X9 Pro is backward compatible with 5 Gb/s USB 3.2 Gen 1 (USB 3.1 Gen 1/USB 3.0).

1TB Storage Capacity    USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 Interface    Sequential Read Speeds up to 1050 MB/s    Sequential Write Speeds up to 1050 MB/s    Sustained Write Speeds up to 975 MB/s    Bus Powered    256-Bit AES Hardware Encryption    Water, Dust, and Splash-Resistant (IP55)    Preformatted APFS for Mac    Windows Compatible via Reformat

The X9 Pro for Mac is optimized for modern Apple devices like Mac, iPad, and iPhone 15 Pro/Pro Max. It offers out-of-the-box plug-and-play compatibility without the need to reformat for Time Machine backups.

Create at the speed of ideas, with sequential reads and writes up to 1050 MB/s. Powerful enough for editing directly from the drive, the Crucial X9 Pro for Mac sustains high performance writes up to 975 MB/s.

Whether you're in the studio, in the field, or traveling, you can ensure your sensitive data is kept safe with Apple's FileVault volume encryption.

With IP55 water and dust resistance and drop-proof durability up to 7.5', your X9 Pro for Mac is durable enough to travel anywhere you shoot, work, or roam.

Innovated by Micron, the Crucial X9 Pro for Mac is sleek and light with anodized aluminum and a rubberized soft-touch base that includes a drive activity light in the integrated lanyard hole.

macOS devices running 10.13 or later:

• MacBook
• iMac
• Mac mini
• Mac Studio

iOS devices running version 17 or later:

• M-series iPad Pro
• iPad with 10 Gb/s USB-C data connection
• iPhone 15 Pro series devices

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Subject: OS Compatibility Is this compatible with Linux? What are the OS version compatibility limitations, if any?

A: The Transcend 1TB ESD310 USB 3.2 Gen 2 Portable SSD (Black) is compatible with Linux as well as; Microsoft Windows, macOS, iOS/iPadOS, ChromeOS and Android.

Q: 2. This has USB cable that plugs into Thunderbolt 3 on 2019 iMac?

A: Yes, this would come with a USB-C to USB-C cable.

Q: 3. Can one use lightning to usb c adapter on the crucial cable and if so what is the compromised speed of up and download ?

A: The performance of the Crucial 2TB X9 Pro USB 3.2 Gen 2 Portable SSD for Mac, B&H # CR2X9PRMAC9B, would be limited to USB 2.0 Speeds (480mbps) if you use it with a Lightning to USB adapter so it would be significantly slower than using it with a device that has USB C 3.2 Gen 2 (10Gbps) connection.

Q: 4. Does this (WD 4TB My Passport SSD USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C Portable SSD (Gray)) work with Samsung Galaxy Tab S8+?

A: Yes, the Samsung 11" Galaxy Tab S8+ should be able to power the WD 4TB My Passport SSD USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C Portable SSD.

Q: 5. what are the Read/Write Speed?

A: The maximum read speed on this device is 515 MB/s. The maximum write speed on this device is 470MB/s.

Q: 6. How is drive powered?

A: Just over the USB-C cable

Q: 7. Can this drive be used to back up iphone photos?

A: The Crucial 1TB X9 Pro USB 3.2 Gen 2 Portable SSD (BH #CR1TBX9PRO9) is compatible to back-up USBC based iPhones directly.

Q: 8. can this drive be reformatted to be encrypted on a mac?

A: Yes, reformatting wouldn't be an issue. However encryption would be dependent on the specific formatting selected for the drive.

Q: 9. What is the file system on this drive?

A: The Silicon Power 250GB DS72 Dual USB 3.2 Gen 2 Portable SSD (USB-C / USB-A) is preformatted exFAT out of the box.

Q: 10. What is the difference between the X9 and the X9 Pro?

A: Unlike the Crucial 2TB X9 Pro USB 3.2 Gen 2 Portable SSD, the Crucial 2TB X9 USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 External SSD does not support data encryption/password protection, and the X9 Pro also has higher sustained speeds despite both drives having the same top potential data transfer rate.