SanDisk Extreme
Score: 87/100
Western Digital WD Green
Score: 63/100Rankings
The SanDisk Extreme Portable SSD 1TB delivers high-performance NVMe speeds of up to 1,050 MB/s read and 1,000 MB/s write while offering IP65 water and dust resistance in a lightweight 52 g package. Its capacity is limited to 1 TB and it lacks the ultra-fast 2,000 MB/s class of newer models. Ideal for creators and mobile professionals needing fast, rugged portable storage.
The WD Green 1TB SATA SSD offers up to 545 MB/s sequential reads with ultra-low power consumption, making it a cost-effective choice for laptops and secondary storage. Its DRAM-less architecture and modest 400 TBW endurance limit performance for demanding tasks, and it's less suited as a primary boot drive. Best for budget-conscious users needing basic storage and long battery life.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
1,000 GBbest | 1,000 GBbest | |
1,050 MB/sbest | 545 MB/s | |
1,000 MB/sbest | 525 MB/s | |
— | 400 TBbest | |
— | 1,000,000 hoursbest | |
— | 0 MBbest | |
| ↓ lower better | — | 0.08 Wbest |
5 yearsbest | 3 years |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Connectivity(1) | ||
Interface | USB 3.2 Gen 2 | SATA III 6Gb/s |
Performance(2) | ||
Sequential Read Speed (MB/s) | 1050 MB/s | 545 MB/s |
Sequential Write Speed (MB/s) | 1000 MB/s | 525 MB/s |
General(1) | ||
Warranty (years) | 5 years | 3 years |
Design & Build(3) | ||
Form Factor | Portable | 2.5" 7mm |
Weight (g) | 52 g | 32.6586 g |
Dimensions (L×W×H) (mm) | 101x52x10 mm | 100.6x69.9x7.1 mm mm |
Professional reviewers commend the Extreme Portable SSD 1TB for its high sequential read speed, noting it delivers smoother playback when editing video files. They also appreciate its lightweight, bus-powered design and the inclusion of both USB-C and USB-A adapters, which together make it a solid choice for creators on the move.
Everyday users have limited publicly documented feedback, but the available comments emphasize appreciation for the drive's speed, portability, and cross-platform compatibility.
“the speed of this SSD mainly when reading files will provide smoother playback”
Professional reviewers position the WD Green 1TB as a budget-oriented SATA SSD that excels in power efficiency and price, but its DRAM-less design and modest endurance make it unsuitable for high-performance or write-heavy scenarios.
General users praise the drive for its rapid game loading, smooth everyday performance, and easy installation, seeing it as a solid value for a 2 TB capacity. Recurring concerns revolve around thermal throttling without a heatsink and occasional slowdowns during long write operations, especially for those expecting flagship-level consistency.
