WD My Passport 5TB
Score: 80/100
SanDisk Extreme 2TB
Score: 77/100Rankings
The WD My Passport 5 TB combines ample portable storage with built-in hardware encryption and backup software, but its Micro-USB interface and lack of rugged features keep it from being a premium choice.
The SanDisk 2TB Extreme Portable SSD offers NVMe-level performance, IP65 ruggedness and hardware encryption in a compact, bus-powered package, making it a solid choice for creators and field professionals.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
5 TBbest | 2 TB | |
— | 1,050 MB/sbest | |
— | 1,000 MB/sbest | |
3 years | 5 yearsbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 0.21 kg | 0.051 kgbest |
5,400 RPMbest | — |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Warranty(1) | ||
Warranty Period (years) | 3 years | 5 years |
Connectivity(2) | ||
Interface | USB 3.0 | USB 3.2 Gen 2 |
USB Version | USB 3.0 | USB 3.2 Gen 2 |
Power & Battery(1) | ||
Power Source | Bus-powered | bus-powered |
Physical(1) | ||
Weight (kg) | 0.2098 kg | 0.051 kg |
Compatibility(1) | ||
Operating System Compatibility | Windows, macOS (reformat), ChromeOS | Windows 8, Windows 10, macOS v10.9+, USB 3.0, USB 2.0 |
Storage(3) | ||
Storage Capacity (TB) | 5 TB | 2 TB |
Drive Type | HDD | SSD |
Form Factor | 2.5-inch | portable |
Durability(1) | ||
Drop Resistance | false | true |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
Professional reviewers commend the My Passport 5TB for its generous capacity, strong hardware encryption, and useful bundled software, rating it highly for value and security. However, they criticize its outdated Micro-USB interface, average real-world speeds, and the lack of an anti-slip base.
Everyday users praise the drive's reliability, ease of use, and the peace of mind provided by encryption and automatic backup software. Common complaints focus on the Micro-USB connector, slower transfer rates for small files, and the absence of rubber feet.
Professional reviewers rate the drive 4.5/5, praising its fast transfers, rugged IP65 construction and strong security, while noting its larger size and legacy software as minor drawbacks.
Everyday users overwhelmingly praise speed, ruggedness and plug-and-play ease, though some report early failures and occasional adapter connectivity glitches.
“Secure and spacious - perfect for my photo backups.”
“I wish it had USB-C, but the encryption is worth it.”
“The software makes backups painless, but the drive feels cheap.”
