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Crucial X9 Pro Portable SSD

Creators editing on the go

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Best forCreators editing on the go
Price band$100–$200 (prices change often; check the current price on Amazon)

Up to 4TB; up to 1050MB/s; IP65; USB-C 3.2 Gen 2

Crucial's pro-oriented portable SSD with fast sustained speeds for creators. A strong option for video editing on the go.

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