WD My Passport SSD 1TB
Score: 86/100
Crucial X9 Pro 4TB
Score: 94/100Rankings
The Crucial X9 Pro 4TB delivers fast, secure, and rugged portable storage in a tiny package, though users note the short cable and lack of a USB-A adapter.
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/sbest | 1,050 MB/sbest | |
1,000 MB/s | 1,050 MB/sbest | |
5 yearsbest | 5 yearsbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 7.1 gbest | 38 g |
| ↓ lower better | — | 10 mmbest |
| ↓ lower better | 127 mm | 65 mmbest |
| ↓ lower better | 101.6 mm | 50 mmbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Performance(1) | ||
Sequential Write Speed (MB/s) | 1000 MB/s | 1050 MB/s |
Compatibility(1) | ||
Supported Operating Systems | Windows, macOS, iOS 13+, Android 11+ | Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iPadOS, Xbox, PlayStation |
Storage(1) | ||
Storage Capacity (GB) | 1000 GB | 4000 GB |
Build & Design(3) | ||
Weight (g) | 7.1 g | 38 g |
Length (mm) | 127 mm | 65 mm |
Width (mm) | 101.6 mm | 50 mm |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
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 rate the X9 Pro highly, calling it a tiny, near-perfect external SSD with sturdy frame and hardware encryption, while noting it falls short of the X10 Pro's top-tier speeds.
Everyday users appreciate its pocket-sized form factor, fast transfers, and rugged build, but complain about missing accessories and occasional speed gaps.
“Tiny, quiet, and works flawlessly.”
“Perfect size, great quality-moved old files and everything works.”
“Solid and dependable-I've bought multiple WD SSDs.”
