Seagate Portable 4TB
Score: 49/100
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 4 TB drive offers a lightweight, bus-powered HDD with solid sequential performance and UASP support, making it suitable for portable backups and console storage. Its plastic build is flimsy and USB-3.0 reliability can be an issue, so it is not aimed at rugged or high-performance use cases.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
4 TBbest | 1 TB | |
107.2 MB/s | 127.54 MB/sbest | |
104.5 MB/sbest | 72.55 MB/s | |
1 years | 3 yearsbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 0.254 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) | 0.254 kg | 0.122 kg |
Compatibility(1) | ||
Operating System Compatibility | Windows, macOS, Xbox, PlayStation | Windows, macOS, Chromebook |
Storage(2) | ||
Storage Capacity (TB) | 4 TB | 1 TB |
Form Factor | 2.5 inches | 2.5-inch |
Performance(2) | ||
Sequential Read Speed (MB/s) | 107.2 MB/s | 127.54 MB/s |
Sequential Write Speed (MB/s) | 104.5 MB/s | 72.55 MB/s |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
Professional reviewers praise the solid sequential speeds and UASP support, noting it beats comparable Toshiba models, but they flag occasional front-panel USB port compatibility problems and firmware inconsistencies.
Users like the plug-and-play simplicity and lightweight design, but report intermittent USB disconnects, a thin plastic shell, and slower performance with many small files.
“intermittent disconnections when used with laptops or USB hubs - often resolved by switching ports”
“Small size, big storage!”
“Works great with Windows 11”
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.
