Seagate Portable 2TB
Score: 51/100
WD My Passport 1TB Black
Score: 80/100Rankings
The WD My Passport 1TB is a compact, bus-powered HDD offering basic storage, hardware encryption and solid USB 3.0 performance. It is ideal for budget-friendly, portable backups on Windows, though it lacks ruggedness and uses an older Micro-B connector.
The Seagate Portable 2 TB drive offers a budget-friendly, lightweight HDD with solid USB 3.0 performance and wide platform support. It is ideal for casual backups and console storage but lacks ruggedness and built-in security features.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
2 TBbest | 1 TB | |
— | 127.54 MB/sbest | |
— | 72.55 MB/sbest | |
1 years | 3 yearsbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 0.19 kg | 0.122 kgbest |
5,400 RPMbest | 5,400 RPMbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Warranty(1) | ||
Warranty Period (years) | 1 years | 3 years |
Connectivity(1) | ||
Interface | USB 3.0 | USB 3.2 Gen 1 |
Security(1) | ||
Hardware Encryption | false | true |
Physical(1) | ||
Weight (kg) | 0.190 kg | 0.122 kg |
Compatibility(1) | ||
Operating System Compatibility | Windows, macOS, PlayStation, Xbox | Windows, macOS, Chromebook |
Storage(2) | ||
Storage Capacity (TB) | 2 TB | 1 TB |
Form Factor | 2.5 inches | 2.5-inch |
Performance(2) | ||
Sequential Read Speed (MB/s) | 100-130 MB/s | 127.54 MB/s |
Sequential Write Speed (MB/s) | 100-130 MB/s | 72.55 MB/s |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
Professional reviewers rate the drive highly for its performance, compactness, and price, noting the 5400 RPM drive delivers solid 100-130 MB/s real-world speeds, but they point out the lack of encryption and rugged features.
Everyday users praise its instant Windows compatibility, portable form factor, and reliable backup capability, while complaints focus on a loose port, occasional early failures, and the need to reformat for macOS.
“Great portable backup drive”
“Port is loose”
“disappeared”
Professional reviewers praise the My Passport for its solid security, ease of use and excellent portability at a low price point, but note its lack of ruggedness, older Micro-B connector and modest performance versus SSDs.
Everyday users love the drive's compact size, ample 1 TB capacity and reliable Windows plug-and-play experience, while common complaints focus on the plastic case scratching, need to reformat for macOS and durability concerns of the Micro-B port.
