ADATA HD770G 2TB AHD770G-2TU32G1-CBK
Score: 100/100
WD My Passport SSD 1TB
Score: 92/100Rankings
The ADATA HD770G 2 TB combines military-grade durability, IP68+ waterproofing, and 256-bit AES hardware encryption with eye-catching RGB lighting. While it offers solid HDD performance for its class, it lags behind SSDs in speed and its lighting is not customizable.
The WD My Passport SSD 1 TB is a fast, secure, and ultra-portable NVMe SSD with hardware encryption and drop resistance, ideal for professionals needing high-speed transfers on the go.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
2 TBbest | 1 TB | |
120 MB/s | 1,050 MB/sbest | |
122 MB/s | 1,000 MB/sbest | |
3 years | 5 yearsbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 0.27 kg | 0.046 kgbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Warranty(1) | ||
Warranty Period (years) | 3 years | 5 years |
Connectivity(2) | ||
Interface | USB 3.2 Gen 1 | USB-C |
USB Version | USB 3.2 Gen 1 | USB 3.2 Gen 2 |
Physical(1) | ||
Weight (kg) | 0.27 kg | 0.046 kg |
Compatibility(1) | ||
Operating System Compatibility | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS, Linux, Android |
Storage(3) | ||
Storage Capacity (TB) | 2 TB | 1 TB |
Drive Type | HDD | SSD |
Form Factor | 2.5-inch portable | Portable |
Performance(2) | ||
Sequential Read Speed (MB/s) | 120 MB/s | 1050 MB/s |
Sequential Write Speed (MB/s) | 122 MB/s | 1000 MB/s |
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Professional reviewers praise the HD770G for its unique blend of ruggedness and style, highlighting its MIL-STD-810G compliance, IP68+ protection, and surprisingly high HDD speeds, but note the lack of RGB customization and that the USB 3.2 Gen 1 interface lags behind newer SSD solutions.
Everyday users love the drive's eye-catching RGB and its ability to survive drops and submersion, but complain about the fixed lighting, bulkier form factor, and the absence of Mac-compatible backup software.
“fast little drive, no cons so far”
“Blazing fast transfers - moved 100GB in under 2 minutes”
“Love the look and feel - fits perfectly in my pocket”
Professional reviewers rate the drive 4.0/5.0, praising its NVMe-level speeds, premium aluminum build, long warranty, and built-in encryption, while noting the short cable and lack of an activity LED.
Everyday users are overwhelmingly positive (average 4.7/5), highlighting lightning-fast transfers, pocketable size, reliable encryption, and plug-and-play ease, with occasional complaints about the short cable and warmth during long transfers.
