WD My Passport 2TB
Score: 84/100
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 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.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
2 TBbest | 1 TB | |
110 MB/s | 1,050 MB/sbest | |
110 MB/s | 1,000 MB/sbest | |
3 years | 5 yearsbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 0.12 kg | 0.05 kgbest |
5,400 RPMbest | — |
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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) | 0.12 kg | 0.0499 kg |
Compatibility(1) | ||
Operating System Compatibility | Windows, macOS | Windows, macOS, Android |
Storage(3) | ||
Storage Capacity (TB) | 2 TB | 1 TB |
Drive Type | HDD | NVMe SSD |
Form Factor | 2.5-inch | Portable |
Performance(2) | ||
Sequential Read Speed (MB/s) | 110 MB/s | 1050 MB/s |
Sequential Write Speed (MB/s) | 110 MB/s | 1000 MB/s |
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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.
“I had to learn how to format via Disk Utility for use with MacBooks, but it works well now and does what it is supposed to do: sit there and blink.”
“Transfers my 50GB video projects in under a minute.”
“Survived a rainstorm during a shoot-still works perfectly.”
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.
