WD My Passport SSD 1TB
Score: 82/100
SanDisk Portable SSD
Score: 78/100Rankings
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.
SanDisk Extreme Portable 1TB SSD combines IP55 protection, shock-proof construction, and NVMe speeds up to 560 MB/s in a compact form factor. Heat during sustained transfers and a higher price are notable trade-offs. Best for on-the-go professionals needing rugged, reliable storage.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
1 GBbest | 1 GBbest | |
1,050 MB/sbest | 800 MB/s | |
1,000 MB/sbest | 501 MB/s | |
| ↓ lower better | 7.09 gbest | 41 g |
5 yearsbest | 3 years | |
2 mbest | 2 mbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
General(1) | ||
Warranty (years) | 5 years | 3 years |
Connectivity(1) | ||
Interface | USB 3.2 Gen 2 | USB 3.2 |
Build & Design(2) | ||
Weight (g) | 7.09 g | 41 g |
Dimensions (L×W×H) (mm) | 101.6 x 31.75 x 127 mm mm | 47×47×10 mm mm |
Accessories(1) | ||
Included Accessories | USB Type-C cable, USB Type-C to Type-A adapter, WD Discovery software | USB-C cable |
Performance(2) | ||
Sequential Read Speed (MB/s) | 1050 MB/s | 800 MB/s |
Sequential Write Speed (MB/s) | 1000 MB/s | 501 MB/s |
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.
“hands-down one of the best external SSDs on the market”
“very well-built, compact, water and dust resistant and shock proof”
“good investment”
Professional reviewers consistently highlight the SanDisk Extreme Portable's rugged IP55 construction, fast NVMe-based performance, and strong value proposition at the 1 TB price point. While they commend its smart design and cross-platform ease of use, they note that the price is higher than some rivals and that small-file transfer performance can lag behind larger sequential transfers.
Everyday users praise the drive's portability, speed, and durability, especially for on-location work and travel. Common praise centers on its ruggedness and value, while recurring complaints focus on heat buildup, the short supplied cable, slower small-file transfers, and occasional long-term reliability issues.
