WD My Passport 5TB
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 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.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
5 TBbest | 1 TB | |
— | 1,050 MB/sbest | |
— | 1,000 MB/sbest | |
3 years | 5 yearsbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 0.21 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 3.0 | USB 3.2 Gen 2 |
USB Version | USB 3.0 | USB 3.2 Gen 2 |
Physical(1) | ||
Weight (kg) | 0.2098 kg | 0.0499 kg |
Compatibility(1) | ||
Operating System Compatibility | Windows, macOS (reformat), ChromeOS | Windows, macOS, Android |
Storage(3) | ||
Storage Capacity (TB) | 5 TB | 1 TB |
Drive Type | HDD | NVMe 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 However, they criticize its outdated Micro-USB interface, average real-world speeds, and the lack of an anti-slip base.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.
“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.”
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.
