WD My Passport SSD 1TB
Score: 86/100
Crucial X10 Pro 4TB
Score: 95/100Rankings
The Crucial X10 Pro 4TB Portable SSD delivers up to 2100/2000 MB/s via USB-C 20 Gbps, IP55 ruggedness and 256-bit AES encryption, but its performance is limited by the need for a Gen 2x2 port and some users report early failures.
The WD My Passport SSD 1TB combines fast NVMe performance with a premium metal design and built-in 256-bit AES encryption, making it a secure, portable solution, though its short cable and lack of an activity LED are minor inconveniences.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
1,000 GB | 4,000 GBbest | |
1,050 MB/s | 2,100 MB/sbest | |
1,000 MB/s | 2,000 MB/sbest | |
5 yearsbest | 5 yearsbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 7.1 gbest | 42 g |
| ↓ lower better | 127 mm | 65 mmbest |
| ↓ lower better | 101.6 mm | 50 mmbest |
| ↓ lower better | 31.75 mm | 10 mmbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Performance(3) | ||
Interface | USB 3.2 Gen 2 | USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 (USB-C) |
Sequential Read Speed (MB/s) | 1050 MB/s | 2100 MB/s |
Sequential Write Speed (MB/s) | 1000 MB/s | 2000 MB/s |
Compatibility(1) | ||
Supported Operating Systems | Windows, macOS, iOS 13+, Android 11+ | Windows, Mac, Linux, Android, iPadOS, Xbox, PlayStation, ChromeOS |
Storage(2) | ||
Storage Capacity (GB) | 1000 GB | 4000 GB |
NAND Type | TLC | 3D TLC |
Build & Design(4) | ||
Weight (g) | 7.1 g | 42 g |
Length (mm) | 127 mm | 65 mm |
Width (mm) | 101.6 mm | 50 mm |
Height (mm) | 31.75 mm | 10 mm |
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Professional reviewers rate the My Passport SSD at 4.0/5, praising its speed, premium build, and encryption, while noting the short cable and DRAM-less design as trade-offs.
Everyday users highlight the drive's tiny size, quiet operation, and reliable performance, but mention the short cable, warmth under load, and occasional software issues.
Professional reviewers praise the X10 Pro for its blistering sequential speeds, pocket-size form factor and rugged IP55 construction, but caution that the USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 interface is increasingly obsolete and note reliability concerns.
Everyday users are split: many love the drive's speed, tiny size and encryption, while a sizable minority report early failures and frustration with limited speeds on Apple devices.
“Tiny, quiet, and works flawlessly.”
“Perfect size, great quality-moved old files and everything works.”
“Solid and dependable-I've bought multiple WD SSDs.”
