Seagate Portable 5TB
Score: 58/100
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 5 TB drive provides a large, bus-powered HDD with universal compatibility and a 1-year rescue service, making it a solid value for bulk backups. Its speed is limited by HDD technology and the build is not rugged, so it suits home and office use rather than demanding professional workflows.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
5 TBbest | 1 TB | |
— | 127.54 MB/sbest | |
— | 72.55 MB/sbest | |
2 years | 3 yearsbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 0.26 kg | 0.122 kgbest |
5,400 RPMbest | 5,400 RPMbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Warranty(1) | ||
Warranty Period (years) | 2 years | 3 years |
Connectivity(1) | ||
Interface | USB 3.0 | USB 3.2 Gen 1 |
Security(1) | ||
Hardware Encryption | false | true |
Physical(1) | ||
Weight (kg) | 0.260 kg | 0.122 kg |
Compatibility(1) | ||
Operating System Compatibility | Windows, macOS, PlayStation, Xbox | Windows, macOS, Chromebook |
Storage(2) | ||
Storage Capacity (TB) | 5 TB | 1 TB |
Form Factor | 2.5 inches | 2.5-inch |
Performance(2) | ||
Sequential Read Speed (MB/s) | 100-120 MB/s | 127.54 MB/s |
Sequential Write Speed (MB/s) | 100-120 MB/s | 72.55 MB/s |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
Professional reviewers praise the drive's straightforward plug-and-play experience, reliable backup performance, and generous capacity, but caution that its plastic build offers limited durability and its USB-limited transfer rates fall short of SSD-level performance.
Everyday users appreciate the ease of setup, large capacity, and solid value, while complaints focus on a finicky short cable, occasional heating, and slower speeds with very large files.
“User friendly and gets the job done”
“Great value for how much storage it gives you”
“Easy to set up and connect to my console”
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.
