ADATA HD710 Pro 1TB AHD710P-1TU31-CBL
Score: 84/100
WD My Passport 2TB
Score: 74/100Rankings
The 1 TB ADATA HD710 Pro offers rugged protection with IP68+ and MIL-STD-810G drop resistance in a lightweight, bus-powered package, but its transfer speeds are only average for demanding workflows.
The WD My Passport 2TB offers solid storage capacity, strong hardware encryption, and a lightweight, bus-powered design, making it a reliable portable backup for Windows users.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
1,000 GB | 2,000 GBbest | |
— | 110 MB/sbest | |
— | 110 MB/sbest | |
24 months | 36 monthsbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 0.27 kg | 0.14 kgbest |
| ↓ lower better | 98.5 mm | 74.93 mmbest |
| ↓ lower better | 21.5 mm | 13.46 mmbest |
| ↓ lower better | 133.3 mm | 107.19 mmbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Warranty & Support(1) | ||
Warranty Period (months) | 24 months | 36 months |
Power & Connectivity(1) | ||
Power Source | USB bus-powered | Bus-powered |
Compatibility(1) | ||
Operating System Compatibility | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, Mac (reformat) |
Build & Design(4) | ||
Weight (kg) | 0.27 kg | 0.14 kg |
Width (mm) | 98.5 mm | 74.93 mm |
Height (mm) | 21.5 mm | 13.46 mm |
Depth (mm) | 133.3 mm | 107.19 mm |
Storage(1) | ||
Storage Capacity (GB) | 1000 GB | 2000 GB |
Accessories(1) | ||
Included Cable Type | USB-C | Micro-USB to USB-A |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
Professional reviewers praise the ruggedness and military-grade protection, while cautioning that transfer speeds are only average.
Everyday users commend the toughness and plug-and-play convenience, though they note slower transfers and occasional wear on the port cover.
“The ADATA HD710 Pro is a rugged 2.5" external HDD with up to 5TB capacities, featuring IP68 dust and waterproofing, military-grade shockproofing, and triple-layered protection.”
“Lightweight and durable - perfect for field work.”
“The port cover gets stiff after a few months.”
Professional reviewers praise its reliability, security features, and value, while noting the misleading USB-C marketing due to the Micro-USB port.
Users rate it highly for dependable performance and ease of use on Windows, but complain about the USB type mismatch and the need to reformat for Mac.
