WD My Passport 1TB Black
Score: 80/100
SanDisk Extreme Portable SSD 1TB
Score: 88/100Rankings
The SanDisk 1TB Extreme Portable SSD combines near-internal SSD speeds with rugged IP65 protection and drop resistance, making it a strong choice for creators who need fast, secure storage on the move.
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.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
1 TBbest | 1 TBbest | |
127.54 MB/s | 1,050 MB/sbest | |
72.55 MB/s | 1,000 MB/sbest | |
3 years | 5 yearsbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 0.122 kg | 0.05 kgbest |
5,400 RPMbest | — |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Warranty(1) | ||
Warranty Period (years) | 3 years | 5 years |
Connectivity(2) | ||
Interface | USB 3.2 Gen 1 | USB 3.2 Gen 2 |
USB Version | USB 3.0 | USB 3.2 Gen 2 |
Physical(1) | ||
Weight (kg) | 0.122 kg | 0.0499 kg |
Compatibility(1) | ||
Operating System Compatibility | Windows, macOS, Chromebook | Windows, macOS, Android |
Storage(2) | ||
Drive Type | HDD | NVMe SSD |
Form Factor | 2.5-inch | Portable |
Performance(2) | ||
Sequential Read Speed (MB/s) | 127.54 MB/s | 1050 MB/s |
Sequential Write Speed (MB/s) | 72.55 MB/s | 1000 MB/s |
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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.
“Small size, big storage!”
“Works great with Windows 11”
“Fast transfers and secure”
TechRadar, PCMag, The Verge and others commend its speed, IP65 rating and carabiner loop, noting it enables direct 4K/8K editing in the field.
Users love the lightning-fast transfers and ruggedness, though a minority report early failures and adapter issues.
