HWAYO Ultra Slim 750GB
Score: 60/100
WD My Passport 2TB
Score: 75/100Rankings
The WD My Passport 2TB HDD delivers reliable storage, strong encryption, and a lightweight, bus-powered design, ideal for Windows-centric backup needs.
The HWAYO 750 GB Ultra-Slim Portable External Hard Drive offers a sleek aluminum body, optional LCD monitoring, and broad compatibility at a budget-friendly price, but its mechanical HDD design limits speed and it lacks advanced security or rugged features.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
750 GB | 2,000 GBbest | |
— | 110 MB/sbest | |
— | 110 MB/sbest | |
— | 36 monthsbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 0.236 kg | 0.12 kgbest |
| ↓ lower better | 76 mm | 74.93 mmbest |
| ↓ lower better | 12 mm | 11.18 mmbest |
| ↓ lower better | 120 mm | 107.19 mmbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Connectivity(1) | ||
Interface | USB 3.0 | USB 3.2 Gen 1 |
Compatibility(1) | ||
Operating System Compatibility | Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, Chrome OS, Xbox, PlayStation | Windows, macOS (reformat) |
Build & Design(4) | ||
Weight (kg) | 0.236 kg | 0.12 kg |
Width (mm) | 76 mm | 74.93 mm |
Height (mm) | 12 mm | 11.18 mm |
Depth (mm) | 120 mm | 107.19 mm |
Storage(1) | ||
Storage Capacity (GB) | 750 GB | 2000 GB |
Accessories(1) | ||
Included Cable Type | USB 3.0 to SATA cable, USB-C to USB-C/USB-A cable | Micro-USB to USB-A |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
Professional reviewers acknowledge HWAYO as a budget-friendly external HDD that delivers reliable performance and a premium look thanks to its aluminum chassis, praising the optional LCD while noting the lack of shock resistance and hardware encryption.
Everyday users appreciate the plug-and-play ease, sleek metal build, and handy LCD on certain models, but complain about cheap cables, occasional heat buildup, limited usable capacity, and the absence of a protective case.
“Works perfectly with my Xbox One and PC-no setup needed.”
“Love the sleek metal design-it feels premium.”
“The LCD screen is cool-I can see the drive temp and health at a glance.”
Reviewers commend its capacity, USB 3.0 performance, and encryption, while noting the lack of a metal chassis and rugged features.
Users appreciate its reliability and value, but frequently mention the need to reformat for Mac and the plastic build quality.
