WD P40 Game Drive 1TB
Score: 65/100
UGREEN 1TB SSD
Score: 52/100Rankings
The WD_BLACK P40 1TB Game Drive delivers flagship-class 2,000 MB/s speeds and a rugged aluminum design with RGB flair, targeting gamers and creators who need fast transfers, but it can overheat and lacks encryption.
UGREEN's 1 TB Portable SSD delivers industry-leading 2,000 MB/s throughput with a dual-cooling aluminum chassis, but its heavier weight and lack of rugged ratings make it less suited for harsh environments.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
1,024 GBbest | 1,000 GB | |
2,000 MB/sbest | 2,000 MB/sbest | |
2,000 MB/sbest | 2,000 MB/sbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 78.5 gbest | 90 g |
60 monthsbest | 36 months | |
| ↓ lower better | — | 45 °Cbest |
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Capacity(1) | ||
Storage Capacity (GB) | 1024 GB | 1000 GB |
Build & Design(1) | ||
Weight (g) | 78.5 g | 90 g |
Warranty(1) | ||
Warranty Period (months) | 60 months | 36 months |
Power & Connectivity(1) | ||
Included Cable Type | USB-C to USB-C | USB‑C |
Compatibility(1) | ||
Operating System Compatibility | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS, Linux, Xbox Series X/S, PS5, PS4, iPhone 16, tablets |
Technical Specs(1) | ||
Controller | WD SN560E | SM2320G |
Environmental(1) | ||
Operating Temperature (°C) | 0-45 °C | 45 °C |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
Professional reviewers praise the P40 for its near-flagship sequential speeds, solid aluminum construction, and superior random write performance, while noting thermal throttling and the lack of hardware encryption.
Everyday users love the lightning-fast transfers, rugged feel, and eye-catching RGB, often highlighting how quickly large game libraries move and the drive survives drops, but recurring complaints focus on heat buildup and Windows-only RGB control.
Professional reviewers praise the Ugreen 1TB Portable SSD for its industry-leading 2,000 MB/s throughput, effective dual-cooling design that avoids throttling, and advanced error-correction features, positioning it as a premium alternative to the Samsung T7 Shield and similar high-speed SSDs.
Everyday users consistently commend the drive's lightning-fast transfers, pocket-size form factor, and plug-and-play experience across PCs, consoles and iPhones, while noting the need for a USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 host to unlock full speed and the absence of a transport case.
“Transfers my Steam library in minutes”
“Looks amazing on my desk with the RGB”
“Survived a drop from my desk with no issues”
