Seagate Portable 4TB
Score: 49/100
WD My Passport 2TB
Score: 84/100Rankings
The WD My Passport 2TB is a portable, bus-powered HDD offering solid performance, hardware encryption and a lightweight design. It is ideal for Windows users needing secure backup on the go, though the plastic build and lack of ruggedness limit its durability.
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 | 2 TB | |
107.2 MB/s | 110 MB/sbest | |
104.5 MB/s | 110 MB/sbest | |
1 years | 3 yearsbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 0.254 kg | 0.12 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 | 0.12 kg |
Compatibility(1) | ||
Operating System Compatibility | Windows, macOS, Xbox, PlayStation | Windows, macOS |
Storage(2) | ||
Storage Capacity (TB) | 4 TB | 2 TB |
Form Factor | 2.5 inches | 2.5-inch |
Performance(2) | ||
Sequential Read Speed (MB/s) | 107.2 MB/s | 110 MB/s |
Sequential Write Speed (MB/s) | 104.5 MB/s | 110 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”
“I had to learn how to format via Disk Utility for use with MacBooks, but it works well now and does what it is supposed to do: sit there and blink.”
Professional reviewers praise the My Passport 2TB for its generous capacity, solid USB 3.0 performance, and built-in encryption, calling it a near-perfect portable backup for travelers, but criticize the lack of a metal chassis and rugged features.
Everyday users commend the drive's reliability, ease of setup, and value, while recurring complaints focus on the need to reformat for macOS, audible noise, and a plastic case that feels fragile.
