Crucial Unveils High-Performance SSDs: T710 PCIe Gen5 and X10 Portable Drive

You won't believe how tiny this 8TB Crucial SSD is - and yes, it's real and shipping

Read speeds hit 2,100 MB/s, but only under ideal conditions few users will replicate Large-capacity SSDs packed into compact designs continue to attract attention, as users look for storage solutions that combine portability, performance, and enough space to handle growing digital demands. At Computex 2025, Crucial's parent company Micron unveiled two new portable SSDs: the Crucial X10 and the Crucial T710 PCIe Gen5 NVMe SSD. The Crucial X10 is part of the company's push into high-capacity portable drives, offering 4TB, 6TB, and 8TB of storage, even though the device is barely larger than a stack of credit cards. It claims read speeds of up to 2,100MB/s, similar to the older but larger Crucial X10 Pro. It uses the SM2322 controller, has an IP65 dust and water resistance rating, and is drop-tested to nearly 10 feet. According to Crucial, the X10 can store up to 500,000 4K photos, more than 100 large video games, or over 2 million MP3 files - although these numbers depend heavily on file types and compression. Still, an 8TB drive this small is uncommon and will likely appeal to anyone tired of juggling multiple smaller SSDs or external HDDs. "Our X10 portable drive is a powerhouse, effortlessly handling massive backups, games and photo libraries - no matter where life takes you or what it throws your way. These innovations from Crucial underscore our relentless effort to exceed our customers' storage needs," said Dinesh Bahal, corporate vice president and general manager of Micron's Commercial Products Group. Meanwhile, the internal Crucial T710 targets the performance segment with PCIe Gen5 support and speeds reaching 14,900MB/s read and 13,800MB/s write. It uses Micron's G9 NAND and Silicon Motion's SM2508 controller and is clearly designed with AI workloads and high-end gaming in mind. Random IOPS figures reach 2.2 million for reads and 2.3 million for writes, though, as Crucial notes, these results were achieved under ideal conditions using CrystalDiskMark with write cache enabled and Windows features disabled to reduce system overhead. Real-world performance will vary. Crucial claims the T710 offers up to 67% more IOPS per watt than previous models and can load large language models like Llama 2 into memory in under a second. The T710 will be available in capacities up to 4TB and will include an optional heatsink for systems with limited thermal headroom. The Crucial X10 is available now, while the T710 is expected to ship in July 2025.

Crucial Announces T710 PCIe Gen5 NVMe SSD and X10 Portable SSD

Micron just rolled out two new Crucial SSDs -- the T710 NVMe drive for inside-your-PC performance and the X10 portable SSD for on-the-go storage. If you're a guru building a gaming rig or an AI workstation, the T710 promises blazing Gen5 speeds. It hits up to 14.9 GB/s read and 13.8 GB/s write, plus over two million IOPS for random reads and writes. It runs cooler and sips less power than earlier models, thanks to its G9 NAND and SM2508 controller. You can also grab one with a built-in heatsink if you push it hard, and go up to 4 TB of capacity. Beyond gaming, the T710's killer feature is how fast it can load big AI models directly into memory -- in under a second, Micron says. That kind of local inference speed means you don't need to ping a server every time you tweak your neural network. The drive's power-management tweaks cut energy use without sacrificing performance, and its error-correction keeps data intact even under heavy workloads. Whether you're rendering 8K video, training machine-learning algorithms or just want the snappiest Windows experience, this SSD has the specs to back it up. On the portable side, the X10 packs NVMe speed into a tough little package. Gurus who travel or shoot on location will appreciate the 2,100 MB/s read rate, which is twice the speed of the previous model. It works in capacities from 4 TB up to 8 TB -- enough room for massive photo libraries, gigabytes of RAW video files or huge game collections. The aluminum shell is IP65-rated dust and water resistant and can survive nearly a 10-foot drop, so it's built for real-world handling. Inside the X10 you'll find a Silicon Motion SM2322 controller and Micron NAND, a combo that keeps transfers fast and reliable. The USB-C interface means it plugs right into most modern laptops and desktops. And since it's bus-powered, you don't need an extra power brick -- just plug, back up your data and go. Whether you're editing a photo set in a coffee shop or offloading footage on a construction site, the X10 provides consistent, high-speed performance in a small footprint.

Lightning-Fast Speeds, Massive Capacities: Crucial SSDs Elevate Gaming and Creative Endeavors - Micron Technology (NASDAQ:MU)

The Crucial T710 sets a new standard with unparalleled Gen5 performance for pro gamers and creators.The Crucial X10 portable SSD combines sleek style, functional durability and storage options up to 8TB. TAIPEI, Taiwan, May 19, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today at Computex 2025, Micron Technology, Inc. MU expanded its leadership in consumer storage by unveiling its latest high-performance SSDs -- the Crucial T710 PCIe Gen5 NVMe SSD and the Crucial X10 Portable SSD. Forged from years of dedicated research and development, these next-gen SSDs redefine performance standards across the board by pushing the limits of speed, capacity and durability -- powering your world at full speed. "Our fastest Gen5 drive yet, the Crucial T710 SSD turbocharges gaming and creative applications," said Dinesh Bahal, corporate vice president and general manager of Micron's Commercial Products Group. "Meanwhile, our X10 portable drive is a powerhouse, effortlessly handling massive backups, games and photo libraries -- no matter where life takes you or what it throws your way. These innovations from Crucial underscore our relentless effort to exceed our customers' storage needs." A Media Snippet accompanying this announcement is available by clicking on this link. Crucial T710: Blazing fast Gen5 speed for gaming and AI Leveraging cutting-edge NVMe technology and Micron's G9 NAND, the Crucial T710 delivers unmatched Gen5 performance for pro-level gaming, creative applications and data-intensive tasks like AI. Boasting our best Gen5 speeds to date, it features up to: 14,900 megabytes per second (MB/s) sequential read speeds113,800 MB/s sequential write speeds12.2 million random read speeds12.3 million random write speeds 1 The T710 delivers up to 67% more IOPs per watt than previous-generation Gen5 drives, running faster and cooler and making it ideal for PCs, laptops and workstations. The optional integrated heatsink ensures the T710 stays cool under pressure and capacity options up to 4TB2 means users have the storage space they need for their most demanding projects. The increasing demands of AI applications require robust hardware for optimal performance. With its dramatically increased energy efficiency and decreased latency, the Crucial T710 is perfect for enabling real-time local data processing on AI PCs, with the speed to load a large language model from SSD to memory in under one second.3 Crucial X10: Fast and tough portable storage to expand your digital life Crucial's latest portable drive, the X10, delivers read speeds of up to 2,100 MB/s,4 twice as fast as its predecessor.5 The X10 is designed for users who need a fast, reliable and durable solution to back up and store their most important photos, games, movies, documents and more. With 4TB, 6TB and 8TB6 versions available, the Crucial X10 allows users to store massive amounts of data, including up to 500,000 4K photos, 114 games or 2.6 million MP3 files7. With its sleek, matte blue design, the X10 is perfect for content creators, gamers, photography hobbyists and mainstream consumers who require high-speed data transfer and ample storage capacity. Its durable design is IP65 dust- and water-resistant and drop-resistant up to 9.8 feet,8 making it a vault for your data -- secure, portable and always ready. The T710 uses Silicon Motion's SM2508 controller, while the X10 uses the SM2322 controller. "To meet the evolving demands of next-generation AI PCs, we've engineered our industry-leading SM2508 controller to deliver game-changing Gen5 performance combined with significant power savings compared to competitors," said Nelson Duann, senior vice president of Silicon Motion's Client & Automotive Storage Business. "Our close technical collaboration with Micron to turbocharge the Crucial T710 will transform the latest notebooks with extreme Gen5 performance that meets the needs of intensive applications like AI, gaming and beyond." Availability: The Crucial X10 is now available for purchase through etailers, retailers and global channel partners, while T710 will be available starting in July 2025. Additional Resources: Crucial X10 web pageCrucial T710 web page About Micron Technology, Inc. Micron Technology, Inc. is an industry leader in innovative memory and storage solutions, transforming how the world uses information to enrich life for all. With a relentless focus on our customers, technology leadership, and manufacturing and operational excellence, Micron delivers a rich portfolio of high-performance DRAM, NAND, and NOR memory and storage products through our Micron® and Crucial® brands. Every day, the innovations that our people create fuel the data economy, enabling advances in artificial intelligence (AI) and compute-intensive applications that unleash opportunities -- from the data center to the intelligent edge and across the client and mobile user experience. To learn more about Micron Technology, Inc. MU, visit micron.com. © 2025 Micron Technology, Inc. All rights reserved. Information, products, and/or specifications are subject to change without notice. Micron, the Micron logo, and all other Micron trademarks are the property of Micron Technology, Inc. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. 1 Typical I/O performance as measured using CrystalDiskMark® with a queue depth of 512 and write cache enabled. Windows 11 Core isolation disabled for performance measurement. Fresh out-of-box (FOB) state is assumed. For performance measurement purposes, the SSD may be restored to FOB state using the secure erase command. System variations will affect measured results. 2 Some storage capacity is used for formatting and other purposes and is not available for data storage. 1GB equals 1 billion bytes. 3 As tested in Micron labs using Llama 2 with 13 billion parameters,10.4GB file size and 6-bit quantization vs. the PCIe Gen4 Micron 3500 SSD. 4 MB/s speed measured by Crucial as maximum sequential performance of device on a high-performance desktop computer with Crystal Disk Mark (version 8.0.4 for x64). Your performance may vary. 5 Comparative speed claims measured against maximum reported speeds from Crucial X9 SSD. Your performance may vary. 6 Some storage capacity is used for formatting and other purposes and is not available for data storage. 1GB equals 1 billion bytes. 7 Based on average photo size of 6MB, video at 4K/60fps in H264 format at 24GB/hr and 200GB for AAA games. 8 Up to 3 meters without impact to data on a carpeted floor. Micron Media Relations Contact Mengxi Liu Evensen +1 (408) 444-2276 [email protected] Micron Investor Relations Contact Satya Kumar +1 (408) 450-6199 [email protected] MUMicron Technology Inc$98.680.69%Stock Score Locked: Want to See it? Benzinga Rankings give you vital metrics on any stock - anytime. Reveal Full ScoreEdge RankingsMomentum27.94Growth67.16Quality76.66Value63.99Price TrendShortMediumLongOverviewMarket News and Data brought to you by Benzinga APIs

Micron Unveils Crucial T710 Gen5 SSD: Ultimate Storage For Consumers at 14.9 GB/s With Silicon Motion SM2508 Controller & Slim Heatsink Design

Micron's consumer-division, Crucial, has launched its fastest Gen5 SSD to date, the T710, powered by the SMI2508 controller & up to 14.9 GB/s speeds. Crucial Goes With Silicon Motion's SM2508 Controller To Power The T710, Its Fastest Gen5 SSD To Date Press Release: At Computex 2025, Micron Technology expanded its leadership in consumer storage by unveiling its latest high-performance SSDs, the Crucial T710 PCIe Gen5 NVMe SSD and the Crucial X10 Portable SSD. Forged from years of dedicated research and development, these next-gen SSDs redefine performance standards across the board by pushing the limits of speed, capacity, and durability, powering your world at full speed. Crucial T710: Blazing-fast Gen5 speed for gaming and AI Leveraging cutting-edge NVMe technology and Micron's G9 NAND, the Crucial T710 delivers unmatched Gen5 performance for pro-level gaming, creative applications, and data-intensive tasks like AI. Boasting our best Gen5 speeds to date, it features up to: The T710 delivers up to 67% more IOPs per watt than previous-generation Gen5 drives, running faster and cooler and making it ideal for PCs, laptops, and workstations. The optional integrated heatsink ensures the T710 stays cool under pressure, and capacity options of up to 4TB mean users have the storage space they need for their most demanding projects. The increasing demands of AI applications require robust hardware for optimal performance. With its dramatically increased energy efficiency and decreased latency, the Crucial T710 is perfect for enabling real-time local data processing on AI PCs, with the speed to load a large language model from SSD to memory in under one second. Crucial X10: Fast and tough portable storage to expand your digital life Crucial's latest portable drive, the X10, delivers read speeds of up to 2,100 MB/s, twice as fast as its predecessor. The X10 is designed for users who need a fast, reliable, and durable solution to back up and store their most important photos, games, movies, documents, and more. With 4TB, 6TB, and 8TB versions available, the Crucial X10 allows users to store massive amounts of data, including up to 500,000 4K photos, 114 games, or 2.6 million MP3 files. With its sleek, matte-blue design, the X10 is perfect for content creators, gamers, photography hobbyists, and mainstream consumers who require high-speed data transfer and ample storage capacity. Its durable design is IP65 dust- and water-resistant and drop-resistant up to 9.8 feet, making it a vault for your data -- secure, portable, and always ready. The T710 uses Silicon Motion's SM2508 controller, while the X10 uses the SM2322 controller. Availability: The Crucial X10 is now available for purchase through e-tailers, retailers, and global channel partners, while the T710 will be available starting in July 2025.

Lightning-Fast Speeds, Massive Capacities: Crucial SSDs Elevate Gaming and Creative Endeavors

The Crucial T710 sets a new standard with unparalleled Gen5 performance for pro gamers and creators. The Crucial X10 portable SSD combines sleek style, functional durability and storage options up to 8TB. Today at Computex 2025, Micron Technology, Inc. (Nasdaq: MU) expanded its leadership in consumer storage by unveiling its latest high-performance SSDs -- the Crucial T710 PCIe Gen5 NVMe SSD and the Crucial X10 Portable SSD. Forged from years of dedicated research and development, these next-gen SSDs redefine performance standards across the board by pushing the limits of speed, capacity and durability -- powering your world at full speed. "Our fastest Gen5 drive yet, the Crucial T710 SSD turbocharges gaming and creative applications," said Dinesh Bahal, corporate vice president and general manager of Micron's Commercial Products Group. "Meanwhile, our X10 portable drive is a powerhouse, effortlessly handling massive backups, games and photo libraries -- no matter where life takes you or what it throws your way. These innovations from Crucial underscore our relentless effort to exceed our customers' storage needs." Crucial T710: Blazing fast Gen5 speed for gaming and AI Leveraging cutting-edge NVMe technology and Micron's G9 NAND, the Crucial T710 delivers unmatched Gen5 performance for pro-level gaming, creative applications and data-intensive tasks like AI. Boasting our best Gen5 speeds to date, it features up to: 14,900 megabytes per second (MB/s) sequential read speeds[1] 13,800 MB/s sequential write speeds1 2.2 million random read speeds1 2.3 million random write speeds 1 The T710 delivers up to 67% more IOPs per watt than previous-generation Gen5 drives, running faster and cooler and making it ideal for PCs, laptops and workstations. The optional integrated heatsink ensures the T710 stays cool under pressure and capacity options up to 4TB[2] means users have the storage space they need for their most demanding projects. The increasing demands of AI applications require robust hardware for optimal performance. With its dramatically increased energy efficiency and decreased latency, the Crucial T710 is perfect for enabling real-time local data processing on AI PCs, with the speed to load a large language model from SSD to memory in under one second.[3] Crucial X10: Fast and tough portable storage to expand your digital life Crucial's latest portable drive, the X10, delivers read speeds of up to 2,100 MB/s,[4] twice as fast as its predecessor.[5] The X10 is designed for users who need a fast, reliable and durable solution to back up and store their most important photos, games, movies, documents and more. With 4TB, 6TB and 8TB[6] versions available, the Crucial X10 allows users to store massive amounts of data, including up to 500,000 4K photos, 114 games or 2.6 million MP3 files[7]. With its sleek, matte blue design, the X10 is perfect for content creators, gamers, photography hobbyists and mainstream consumers who require high-speed data transfer and ample storage capacity. Its durable design is IP65 dust- and water-resistant and drop-resistant up to 9.8 feet,[8] making it a vault for your data -- secure, portable and always ready. The T710 uses Silicon Motion's SM2508 controller, while the X10 uses the SM2322 controller. "To meet the evolving demands of next-generation AI PCs, we've engineered our industry-leading SM2508 controller to deliver game-changing Gen5 performance combined with significant power savings compared to competitors," said Nelson Duann, senior vice president of Silicon Motion's Client & Automotive Storage Business. "Our close technical collaboration with Micron to turbocharge the Crucial T710 will transform the latest notebooks with extreme Gen5 performance that meets the needs of intensive applications like AI, gaming and beyond." Availability: The Crucial X10 is now available for purchase through etailers, retailers and global channel partners, while T710 will be available starting in July 2025. Additional Resources: Crucial X10 web page Crucial T710 web page About Micron Technology, Inc. Micron Technology, Inc. is an industry leader in innovative memory and storage solutions, transforming how the world uses information to enrich life for all. With a relentless focus on our customers, technology leadership, and manufacturing and operational excellence, Micron delivers a rich portfolio of high-performance DRAM, NAND, and NOR memory and storage products through our Micron® and Crucial® brands. Every day, the innovations that our people create fuel the data economy, enabling advances in artificial intelligence (AI) and compute-intensive applications that unleash opportunities -- from the data center to the intelligent edge and across the client and mobile user experience. To learn more about Micron Technology, Inc. (Nasdaq: MU), visit micron.com.