Seagate Portable 5TB
Score: 58/100
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 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 | 2 TB | |
— | 110 MB/sbest | |
— | 110 MB/sbest | |
2 years | 3 yearsbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 0.26 kg | 0.12 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 | 0.12 kg |
Compatibility(1) | ||
Operating System Compatibility | Windows, macOS, PlayStation, Xbox | Windows, macOS |
Storage(2) | ||
Storage Capacity (TB) | 5 TB | 2 TB |
Form Factor | 2.5 inches | 2.5-inch |
Performance(2) | ||
Sequential Read Speed (MB/s) | 100-120 MB/s | 110 MB/s |
Sequential Write Speed (MB/s) | 100-120 MB/s | 110 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 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.
