WD My Passport SSD 1TB
Score: 92/100
Lexar ES5 1TB
Score: 90/100Rankings
The WD My Passport SSD 1 TB is a fast, secure, and ultra-portable NVMe SSD with hardware encryption and drop resistance, ideal for professionals needing high-speed transfers on the go.
The Lexar 1TB ES5 Magnetic External SSD offers top-tier USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 performance and a magnetic MagSafe design for iPhone creators, with IP65 durability and strong encryption. macOS users may see lower speeds, and the drive lacks Thunderbolt connectivity.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
1 TBbest | 1 TBbest | |
1,050 MB/s | 2,000 MB/sbest | |
1,000 MB/s | 2,000 MB/sbest | |
5 yearsbest | 5 yearsbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 0.046 kgbest | 0.11 kg |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Connectivity(2) | ||
Interface | USB-C | USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 |
USB Version | USB 3.2 Gen 2 | USB 3.2 |
Physical(1) | ||
Weight (kg) | 0.046 kg | 0.11 kg |
Compatibility(1) | ||
Operating System Compatibility | Windows, macOS, Linux, Android | Windows/macOS/iOS/Android |
Performance(2) | ||
Sequential Read Speed (MB/s) | 1050 MB/s | 2000 MB/s |
Sequential Write Speed (MB/s) | 1000 MB/s | 2000 MB/s |
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Professional reviewers rate the drive 4.0/5.0, praising its NVMe-level speeds, premium aluminum build, long warranty, and built-in encryption, while noting the short cable and lack of an activity LED.
Everyday users are overwhelmingly positive (average 4.7/5), highlighting lightning-fast transfers, pocketable size, reliable encryption, and plug-and-play ease, with occasional complaints about the short cable and warmth during long transfers.
Professional reviewers commend the ES5 for its striking design, ultra-fast USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 performance, and robust build quality, but note macOS speed limitations and the absence of Thunderbolt.
Everyday users love the magnetic mounting and cable-retention system, reporting reliable 4K/120FPS ProRes capture, while noting slower speeds on Macs and lint-attracting silicone.
“Blazing fast transfers - moved 100GB in under 2 minutes”
“Love the look and feel - fits perfectly in my pocket”
“Encryption works flawlessly - great for work files”
