This flagship 500GB portable SSD is the cheapest it's ever been

 The Crucial X6 makes it easy to make our list of the best portable SSD picks. Even without the discounts, this flagship model is certainly affordable, but this deal makes it a mistake to buy anything in the X6. The 500GB model is now available for $43, other capacities have also been reduced.

Why would you enjoy the discounted Crucial X6 Portable SSD?

The Crucial X6 is an excellent buy, as it allows users to transfer data at speeds up to 800MB/s in the larger models. However, the 500GB model can still reach 540MB/s speeds. Sure, it's not as fast as some of the more expensive options, but it's still pretty cool. The Crucial X6 comes in multiple capacity options, starting with 500GB, upgradeable to 1TB, 2TB or 4TB.

The 500GB capacity option is usually $70, but you can get it for $43 right now. Other capacity options are also worth considering. The largest Crucial X6 can store up to 4TB of data and normally costs $450, but is now available for $216. If you don't want to do the math, it's less than half the price. Depending on what you're looking to buy, these are the best prices we've seen in a while. Here are the prices of other X6 options:

The Crucial X6 SSD is very small, measuring just 2.72 x 0.43 x 2.52 inches. It literally fits in your pocket. In this size it is also very small. If you drop it, you don't have to worry too much as it is designed to withstand drops of up to 6.5 feet. So, instead of throwing it around, it's a good idea to take any utility slip down to the ground. Order now while the offer is available. Amazon-Check Price

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HUGE CAPACITY: Up to 4TB of storage capacity - enough for 20,000 photos, 100 hours of video, 6,000 songs or 400GB of documents.

Fast: Up to 540MB/s read speeds are possible, which is 3.8 times faster than most hard drives.

SMALL AND LIGHTWEIGHT: Fits between your fingers and weighs less than your car keys.

Compatibility: Compatible with PC, Mac, Android and iPad Pro8 (PS4, Xbox One and USB-A computers require USB-A adapter, available separately)

Reliable and reliable: Micron, one of the world's largest manufacturers of flash storage, is behind it.