Seagate One Touch 1TB
Score: 56/100
WD My Passport 2TB
Score: 74/100Rankings
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.
The Seagate One Touch 1TB portable HDD provides hardware AES-256 encryption, a sleek aluminum build, and a suite of backup software, all powered via USB without an external adapter.
| Attribute | Seagate One Touch 1TB | |
|---|---|---|
1,000 GB | 2,000 GBbest | |
120 MB/sbest | 110 MB/s | |
— | 110 MB/sbest | |
3 months | 36 monthsbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 0.148 kg | 0.14 kgbest |
| ↓ lower better | 78 mm | 74.93 mmbest |
| ↓ lower better | 11.7 mmbest | 13.46 mm |
| ↓ lower better | 114.8 mm | 107.19 mmbest |
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| Attribute | Seagate One Touch 1TB | |
|---|---|---|
Connectivity(1) | ||
Interface | Micro-USB 3.2 Gen 1 | USB 3.2 Gen 1 |
Performance(1) | ||
Sequential Read Speed (MB/s) | 120 MB/s | 110 MB/s |
Warranty & Support(1) | ||
Warranty Period (months) | 3 months | 36 months |
Compatibility(1) | ||
Operating System Compatibility | Windows, macOS | Windows, Mac (reformat) |
Build & Design(4) | ||
Weight (kg) | 0.148 kg | 0.14 kg |
Width (mm) | 78 mm | 74.93 mm |
Height (mm) | 11.7 mm | 13.46 mm |
Depth (mm) | 114.8 mm | 107.19 mm |
Storage(1) | ||
Storage Capacity (GB) | 1000 GB | 2000 GB |
Accessories(1) | ||
Included Cable Type | USB-A to Micro-B | Micro-USB to USB-A |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
Professional reviewers praise the One Touch for its strong hardware encryption, premium aluminum build, and out-of-the-box exFAT compatibility, positioning it as a secure, budget-friendly portable drive. They criticize the outdated Micro-USB interface and lack of a USB-C cable.
Everyday users appreciate the drive's ease of use, reliable performance, and the peace of mind from password protection, while noting the inconvenience of needing a USB-C adapter and the perceived bloat of bundled software.
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.
“Plugged it in, formatted exFAT in about 3-seconds... and it just… worked. No muss, no fuss.”
“The hardware encryption gives me confidence storing sensitive files.”
“Wish it came with a USB-C cable, but otherwise solid.”
