CrystalDiskMark 9.0.1
Standard Edition
Shizuku Edition
Aoi Edition
CrystalMark Retro 2.0.6
Shizuku Edition
Aoi Edition
CrystalDiskInfo 9.7.2
Shizuku Edition
Aoi Edition
CrystalDiskMark 9.0.1 (Released June 19, 2025)
- A lightweight yet efficient disk benchmark tool, used to measure sequential and random read/write speeds.
- Changelog Highlights:
- Fixed a bug affecting benchmarking in specific environments.
- Updated compile options for DiskSpd 2.2 .
- Editions Available:
- Standard Edition (default UI)
- Shizuku Edition and Aoi Edition—both feature unique themes and visual styles. Available via installer or ZIP through the Crystal Dew World online store for a donation (approximately $9.99 USD) Crystal Dew World [en] –SourceForge.
- Aoi and Shizuku editions primarily offer themed interfaces and aesthetic enhancements; no functional benchmark differences are indicated.
CrystalMark Retro 2.0.6 (Released July 21, 2025)
- A comprehensive benchmarking tool that works across a wide range of Windows versions (from Windows 95 and NT 3.51 up to Win11 x64/ARM64), measuring CPU, disk, 2D (GDI), and 3D (OpenGL) performance Crystal Dew World .
- Changelog Highlights:
- Fixed dark theme files for Shizuku Edition.
- Updated Korean language file.
- Benchmark results remain fully compatible with version 2.0.0 Crystal Dew World –.
- Editions Available:
- Standard Edition
- Shizuku Edition (includes themed UI)
- Aoi Edition (likely includes themed UI and possibly voice enhancements) Crystal Dew World [en] -+1.
- In blogs/reviews, the Aoi Edition is noted for including the theme plus voice of the Aoi Suisho mascot .
CrystalDiskInfo 9.7.2 (Released August 31, 2025)
- A free and open-source HDD/SSD health monitoring tool that displays drive info, S.M.A.R.T. data, disk temperature, and offers alerts and status updates MajorGeeks
- Changelog Highlights in 9.7.2:
- Added ShizukuMermaid theme, setting it as the default theme for Shizuku Edition Crystal Dew World [en] –.
- Editions Available:
- Standard Edition
- Shizuku Edition (now with ShizukuMermaid default theme)
- Aoi Edition (likely includes Aoi theme and possibly voice effects)
- Also includes other themed variants like Kurei Kei, Mei Mihoshi, etc. Crystal Dew World [en].
Summary Table
| Utility | Version | Key Functional Update | Shizuku Edition | Aoi Edition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CrystalDiskMark | 9.0.1 | Bug fix & DiskSpd compile update | Themed UI variant; aesthetic only | Themed UI variant; aesthetic only |
| CrystalMark Retro | 2.0.6 | Fixed Shizuku dark themes; localization | Themed UI; improved dark theme support | Themed UI; includes mascot voice (Aoi Suisho) |
| CrystalDiskInfo | 9.7.2 | New default ShizukuMermaid theme | Themed UI with updated default theme | Themed UI and possibly voice or alert enhancements |
About Shizuku & Aoi Versions
- Shizuku Edition: Visual themes centered around Suisho Shizuku, a Crystal Dew World mascot introduced in earlier tools (Credited in CrystalDiskMark since around 2019) Crystal Dew World.
- Aoi Edition: Features the Suisho Aoi mascot introduced in CrystalDiskInfo 9.2.0 (Nov 2023) Wikipedia. Often includes themed visuals and, in some utilities, voice features (e.g., CrystalMark Retro Aoi Edition includes voice of Aoi Suisho) .
Final Notes
All three tools—CrystalDiskMark, CrystalMark Retro, and CrystalDiskInfo—offer Standard, Shizuku, and Aoi editions at the latest versions (as of mid–2025). The special editions mainly provide themed interfaces, with some editions (especially Aoi) occasionally adding voice notifications. The core functionality remains consistent across editions.