WD My Passport 5TB
Score: 83/100
Toshiba Canvio Advance 1TB Red
Score: 71/100Rankings
The WD My Passport 5TB combines 5 TB of portable storage with AES-256 hardware encryption and bundled backup software. Its older Micro-B connector and occasional software issues are drawbacks. Best for users prioritizing security and portability.
The Toshiba Canvio Advance 1 TB is a compact, bus-powered portable HDD offering respectable HDD speeds and a lightweight design for everyday backups. Its proprietary micro-USB connector and need to stay flat limit flexibility and convenience. Best for budget-conscious users needing simple, portable storage without high-speed demands.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
5,000 GBbest | 1,000 GB | |
134 MB/s | 152 MB/sbest | |
126 MB/s | 137 MB/sbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 0.21 kg | 0.15 kgbest |
3 yearsbest | 2 years | |
| ↓ lower better | 19.05 mm | 14 mmbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Storage(1) | ||
Capacity (GB) | 5000 GB | 1000 GB |
Connectivity(1) | ||
USB Version | USB 3.0 | 3.0 |
Warranty & Support(1) | ||
Warranty (years) | 3 years | 2 years |
Performance(2) | ||
Sequential Read Speed (MB/s) | 134 MB/s | 152 MB/s |
Sequential Write Speed (MB/s) | 126 MB/s | 137 MB/s |
Build & Design(3) | ||
Weight (kg) | 0.21 kg | 0.15 kg |
Thickness (mm) | 19.05 mm | 14 mm |
Form Factor | 2.5 in | 2.5" |
Power & Battery(1) | ||
Power Source | bus-powered | Bus-powered |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
Professional reviewers commend the WD My Passport 5TB for its reliable high-capacity storage, solid performance up to 138 MB/s read, and strong security features like AES-256 encryption and bundled backup software. They appreciate its compact, bus-powered design and value proposition, though they note the outdated Micro-B USB port, cheap-feeling plastic build, and occasional software stability issues as drawbacks.
Everyday users overwhelmingly praise the drive's large capacity, ease of plug-and-play use, portability, and quiet operation, often citing it as a go-to solution for media libraries and game backups. Recurring themes include occasional software glitches, noticeable noise and heat under heavy load, and the inconvenience of the older USB-C port, though these concerns are generally outweighed by the drive's reliability and value.
“Large storage, reliability, ease of use, portability, and fast transfers for media/games/backups”
“Works fast, well and easily”
“absolutely terrible connection”
Professional reviewers consider the Canvio Advance a solid, highly portable backup drive that delivers respectable HDD speeds and quiet operation, but they caution that it lacks modern connectivity options like USB-C and falls short of SSD performance, making it unsuitable for high-speed or professional workloads.
Everyday users generally love the drive's ease of use, large capacity, and quiet, portable design, while repeatedly noting the cheap plastic feel, proprietary connector, and the need to keep it flat to avoid noise. Overall sentiment is positive for basic backup and storage needs.
