Western Digital P40
Score: 77/100
Fikwot 1TB External SSD
Score: 75/100Rankings
The WD Black P40 1TB Game Drive provides up to 2000 MB/s advertised read speeds, RGB lighting, and an aluminum chassis with 2 m shock resistance for gamers across PC and consoles. Sustained write speeds fall to around 500 MB/s and full performance requires a USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 port, making it ideal for gamers prioritizing speed and aesthetics.
The Fikwot 1TB SSD provides up to 2000 MB/s read speeds, a magnetic phone mount, and 2 m drop resistance, delivering convenient portable storage. Its real-world speeds often fall short of claims and the unit can become warm under load. Ideal for mobile professionals needing phone-mountable storage with a robust warranty.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
1 GB | 1,000 GBbest | |
2,000 MB/sbest | 2,000 MB/sbest | |
850 MB/s | 1,050 MB/sbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 77 gbest | 500 g |
5 yearsbest | 5 yearsbest | |
— | 2 mbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Connectivity(2) | ||
Interface | USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 | USB 3.2 Gen 2 |
OS Compatibility | Windows, macOS, PlayStation, Xbox | Windows, macOS, Android, iOS |
Build & Design(3) | ||
Weight (g) | 77 g | 500 g |
Dimensions (L×W×H) (mm) | 51 x 13 x 107 mm mm | 100×50×8 mm mm |
Enclosure Material | Aluminum | Aluminum alloy |
Accessories(1) | ||
Included Accessories | USB‑C to USB‑C cable, USB‑C to USB‑A adapter, Quick start guide, PS5 install sheet, WD Black Dashboard software | SSD, USB‑C to USB‑C cable, USB‑C to USB‑A cable |
Storage(1) | ||
Capacity (GB) | 1 GB | 1000 GB |
Performance(1) | ||
Sequential Write Speed (MB/s) | 850 MB/s | 1050 MB/s |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
Professional reviewers agree the WD Black P40 delivers strong random I/O and eye-catching RGB styling, making it a solid choice for gamers who need fast portable storage. However, they criticize the limited sustained write speeds, reliance on the niche USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 interface, and higher price relative to competitors, noting that console performance gains are minimal due to USB bandwidth caps.
Everyday users praise the drive's speed, portability, and easy setup, often calling it their go-to external storage for games and media. Recurring themes include satisfaction with the fast transfers and durable design, while complaints focus on speed throttling during long writes, occasional warmth, and the lack of water/dust protection.
“go-to external device”
“not top-notch despite marketing”
“Gets warm during intensive use, raising reliability concerns”
Professional reviewers appreciate the magnetic phone-mount and rugged build, noting the SSD delivers solid everyday performance at up to 1050 MB/s. However, they criticize the overstated 2000 MB/s marketing, the heat generated under load, and the omission of a high-speed cable in the box, which together make the drive less competitive against similarly priced rivals.
Everyday users love the tiny footprint, magnetic convenience, and plug-and-play simplicity, but many complain about the device heating up during large transfers, speed throttling on non-optimal ports, occasional compatibility hiccups with older consoles, and slow customer support responses.
