WD My Passport SSD 1TB
Score: 82/100
SanDisk Fortnite Portable SSD
Score: 63/100Rankings
Western Digital's My Passport 1TB SSD delivers up to 1050 MB/s read and 1000 MB/s write speeds, includes 256-bit AES hardware encryption, and comes in a sleek metal case with a 5-year warranty. Its limited 5 GB cache and occasional heat under heavy writes may concern power users, positioning it for mobile professionals needing fast, secure storage.
The SanDisk 1TB Fortnite Portable SSD Peely Edition offers a themed design with 1 TB of storage and up to 800 MB/s read speeds via USB 3.2 Gen 2. It lacks hardware encryption and its performance is lower than premium SSDs, making it best suited for gamers who value style and portability.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
1 GBbest | 1 GBbest | |
1,050 MB/sbest | 800 MB/s | |
1,000 MB/sbest | — | |
| ↓ lower better | 7.09 gbest | 100 g |
5 yearsbest | 3 years | |
2 mbest | 2 mbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
General(1) | ||
Warranty (years) | 5 years | 3 years |
Connectivity(1) | ||
OS Compatibility | Windows, macOS | Windows, macOS, PlayStation, Xbox |
Build & Design(2) | ||
Weight (g) | 7.09 g | 100 g |
Dimensions (L×W×H) (mm) | 101.6 x 31.75 x 127 mm mm | 52.6 x 9.7 x 100.8 mm mm |
Accessories(1) | ||
Included Accessories | USB Type-C cable, USB Type-C to Type-A adapter, WD Discovery software | Rubber Hook, In‑Game Pickaxe |
Performance(1) | ||
Sequential Read Speed (MB/s) | 1050 MB/s | 800 MB/s |
Features(1) | ||
Hardware Encryption | true | false |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
Professional reviewers commend the My Passport SSD for its sleek metal build, impressive 1050/1000 MB/s sequential performance, and strong hardware encryption, positioning it as a direct competitor to the Samsung T7 and Crucial X8. However, they note the premium price, limited 5 GB cache, and occasional heat during sustained writes as areas where it falls short of the best value proposition.
Everyday users love the drive's pocket-size portability, fast transfer speeds, and seamless Mac compatibility, often highlighting how quickly they can move large photo and video libraries. Recurring complaints focus on write speed variability, noticeable heat under heavy load, and the higher price per gigabyte compared with other external SSDs.
