WD Elements SE 2TB
Score: 59/100
Transcend ESD410 2TB
Score: 86/100Rankings
The Transcend ESD410 provides 2 TB of storage with 2,000 MB/s read/write performance, MIL-STD-810G shock resistance, IPX5 water resistance, and 256-bit AES encryption. Sustained write speeds fall after the 64 GB pSLC cache and full speed requires a compatible host. Perfect for field-working videographers needing rugged, high-speed storage.
WD's Elements SE 2TB portable SSD offers a spacious 2 TB capacity with read speeds up to 400 MB/s in a compact, drop-resistant design. Its modest performance and lack of encryption limit it to users seeking affordable, everyday backup storage.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
2 GB | 2,048 GBbest | |
400 MB/s | 2,000 MB/sbest | |
— | 2,000 MB/sbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 27 gbest | 65 g |
3 years | 5 yearsbest | |
2 m | 3 mbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
General(1) | ||
Warranty (years) | 3 years | 5 years |
Connectivity(2) | ||
Interface | USB 3.0 | USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 (20 Gbps) |
OS Compatibility | Windows, macOS | iPhone17/15/16/iPad/Mac/Tablets/PS5/Windows/Android |
Build & Design(3) | ||
Weight (g) | 27 g | 65 g |
Dimensions (L×W×H) (mm) | 64.5 x 8.6 x 64.5 mm mm | 42×79×14.5 mm mm |
Drop Resistance (m) | 2 m | 3 m |
Accessories(1) | ||
Included Accessories | USB cable | USB‑C to‑C cable, USB‑A to‑C cable |
Storage(1) | ||
Capacity (GB) | 2 GB | 2048 GB |
Performance(1) | ||
Sequential Read Speed (MB/s) | 400 MB/s | 2000 MB/s |
Features(1) | ||
Hardware Encryption | false | true |
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Professional reviewers consider the WD Elements SE a solid, affordable choice for everyday storage, praising its reliability, decent read speed, and ruggedness, but they consistently note its speed ceiling and heating under load as drawbacks compared to higher-end SSDs.
Everyday users appreciate the drive's fast, compact nature and reliable backup performance, especially for gaming and media servers, while repeatedly mentioning heat buildup during long transfers and wishing for faster speeds.
Professional reviewers such as SSD-Tester and Guru3D highlighted the drive's lightning-fast peak throughput-over 2 GB/s in synthetic benchmarks-and its rugged construction that meets MIL-STD-810G and IPX5 standards. They praised its suitability for high-resolution video workflows but cautioned that sustained write speeds dip after the 64 GB pSLC cache is used up and that full performance requires a USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 host.
