WD Black P10 5TB
Score: 69/100
Buffalo External SSD USB-A 1TB
Score: 60/100Rankings
The WD_BLACK P10 Game Drive 5 TB offers a large capacity and a rugged gamer-focused metal case, supporting Xbox, PlayStation, Windows and macOS via a USB-A to Micro-USB B cable. While it's bus-powered and backed by a 3-year warranty, its older Micro-USB interface and HDD-class speeds limit performance for demanding gaming workloads.
The Buffalo SSD-PUT 1TB is a thumb-drive-sized SSD delivering up to 600 MB/s reads and 500 MB/s writes in a rugged, MIL-STD-810G-certified body. Its tiny form factor and durability make it ideal for travel, though users must apply a firmware update and manage a small USB-C adapter.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
5,000 GBbest | 1,000 GB | |
128 MB/s | 600 MB/sbest | |
122.5 MB/s | 500 MB/sbest | |
36 monthsbest | 36 monthsbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 0.23 kg | 0.068 kgbest |
| ↓ lower better | 88.9 mm | 23 mmbest |
| ↓ lower better | 20.8 mm | 10 mmbest |
| ↓ lower better | 118 mm | 69 mmbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Connectivity(1) | ||
Interface | USB-A 3.2 Gen 1 | USB 3.2 Gen 2 |
Performance(2) | ||
Sequential Read Speed (MB/s) | 128 MB/s | 600 MB/s |
Sequential Write Speed (MB/s) | 122.5 MB/s | 500 MB/s |
Compatibility(1) | ||
Operating System Compatibility | Windows, macOS, Xbox, PlayStation | Windows, macOS, ChromeOS, PlayStation 4/5, Xbox One/Series X/S |
Build & Design(4) | ||
Weight (kg) | 0.23 kg | 0.068 kg |
Width (mm) | 88.9 mm | 23 mm |
Height (mm) | 20.8 mm | 10 mm |
Depth (mm) | 118 mm | 69 mm |
Storage(2) | ||
Storage Capacity (GB) | 5000 GB | 1000 GB |
Drive Type | HDD | SSD |
Accessories(1) | ||
Included Cable Type | USB-A to Micro-USB B cable | USB-A to USB-C adapter |
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Professional reviewers commend the WD_BLACK P10 for its generous 5 TB capacity, attractive gamer-focused design, and solid build quality, noting its plug-and-play compatibility across consoles and PCs and a 3-year warranty. They criticize the lack of a USB-C cable, the outdated Micro-USB port, and remind buyers that the drive's mechanical nature cannot match SSD load times.
Everyday users love the drive's massive capacity and sleek look, praising its simplicity-just plug in and start storing games or media-while frustrations revolve around the missing USB-C cable, older Micro-USB port, and slower transfer speeds.
“Holds all my games - no more deleting!”
“Why no USB-C cable?”
“So small and fast!”
Professional reviewers praise the SSD-PUT for its miniaturization, solid-state performance in a thumb-drive form factor, and rugged build, but note its modest PCMark score and the need for a firmware update.
Everyday users love the drive's tiny size, speed for file transfers, and durability, especially for gaming consoles and travel, while recurring frustrations focus on the required firmware update and the easily misplaced USB-C adapter.
