WD My Passport SSD 1TB
Score: 92/100
Lexar ES5 2TB
Score: 91/100Rankings
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 ES5 2TB Magnetic Portable SSD delivers blazing 2000 MB/s speeds via USB 3.2 Gen 2×2, a magnetic MagSafe-compatible design, and rugged IP65 protection, targeting mobile creators who need fast, on-the-go storage. Performance peaks require compatible hosts, and the drive lacks Thunderbolt for future-proofing.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
1 TB | 2 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 | 0.12 kg |
— | 104,448 MBbest |
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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 | 0.12 kg |
Compatibility(1) | ||
Operating System Compatibility | Windows, macOS, Linux, Android | Windows/macOS/iOS/Android |
Storage(1) | ||
Storage Capacity (TB) | 1 TB | 2 TB |
Performance(2) | ||
Sequential Read Speed (MB/s) | 1050 MB/s | 2000 MB/s |
Sequential Write Speed (MB/s) | 1000 MB/s | 2000 MB/s |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
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 consider the Lexar ES5 a high-performance, creator-focused portable SSD, lauding its USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 bandwidth, MagSafe magnetic design, and rugged IP65 build, while cautioning about host compatibility and missing Thunderbolt.
Everyday users overwhelmingly praise the SSD's blazing transfer speeds, magnetic attachment to iPhones, and rugged, lightweight design, though they note reduced speeds on Macs and wish for Thunderbolt connectivity.
“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”
