Verbatim Portable SSD 256GB
Score: 60/100
Move Speed WD 05
Score: 50/100Rankings
The Verbatim Store 'n' Go 256 GB Portable SSD offers solid performance and a slim, lightweight design at a budget price, but it lacks premium features like hardware encryption and a rugged enclosure.
The MOVE SPEED 256 GB SSD blends decent USB 3.2 Gen 1 performance with biometric AES-256 encryption and a sturdy zinc-alloy body. It shines for security-focused mobile users, though its capacity and speed are modest and it lacks an IP rating.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
256 GBbest | 256 GBbest | |
625 MB/sbest | 520 MB/s | |
— | 450 MB/sbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 116 g | 47.78 gbest |
— | 60 monthsbest | |
| ↓ lower better | — | 50 °Cbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Performance(1) | ||
Sequential Read Speed (MB/s) | 625 MB/s | 520 MB/s |
Security(1) | ||
Hardware Encryption | false | true |
Build & Design(2) | ||
Weight (g) | 116 g | 47.78 g |
Form Factor | Portable SSD | portable |
Power & Connectivity(1) | ||
Power Source | Bus-powered | bus-powered |
Compatibility(1) | ||
Operating System Compatibility | Windows, macOS | Windows, macOS, Android |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
Professional reviewers commend the ultra-slim profile, solid-state reliability and respectable speed at a budget-friendly price, though they note it does not match the premium performance or ruggedness of higher-end competitors.
Everyday users praise the compact size, ease of use and speed boost over HDDs, while recurring complaints focus on lower-than-advertised speeds, plastic housing and lack of built-in encryption.
“It's half the size of my old spinning drives... doesn't have moving parts so it seems like they should be fairly reliable.”
“Fast transfer speeds up to 520 MB/s make daily work smooth.”
“Fingerprint sensor adds a nice layer of security.”
Reviewers commend the dual-port design and built-in fingerprint encryption, while noting the absence of an IP rating and limited endurance features.
Users appreciate the speed, fingerprint security and metal feel, but mention occasional recognition issues and missing English documentation.
