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LaCie Rugged SSD Pro Portable 4TB vs WD My Passport SSD Portable 1TB

Compare LaCie Rugged SSD Pro Portable 4TB and WD My Passport SSD Portable 1TB side by side. Both are 4TB Thunderbolt 3 external SSDs, but they differ in speed, design, and value. Here's how they stack up.

Our Pick

LaCie

LaCie Rugged SSD Pro Portable 4TB
9.2/10

A 4TB Thunderbolt 3 portable in the iconic LaCie rugged orange body - one-of-one at this capacity/speed tier. Largely without competitor at 4TB Thunderbolt 3 + IP67 = niche product, premium pricing pairs the niche.

Thunderbolt 3 + 4TB + IP67
5-year Rescue
3-meter drop + 1-ton crush
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Western Digital

WD My Passport SSD Portable 1TB
8.6/10

A 1TB WD My Passport SSD with a slim profile and 256-bit AES hardware encryption. The slim metal-and-plastic body is half the thickness of WD's non-SSD My Passport HDD — both USB-C and USB-A cables are included, removing the classic "Mac needs a converter" hassle.

1050/1000 MB/s
Slim profile
256-bit AES hardware encryption
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Spec Comparison

Spec
LaCie Rugged SSD Pro Portable 4TB
WD My Passport SSD Portable 1TB
Read Speed
2.7 GB/s ✓
1.1 GB/s
Write Speed
1.9 GB/s ✓
1.0 GB/s
Capacity
4 TB ✓
1 TB
Interface
Thunderbolt 3
USB 3.2 Gen 2
Endurance (TBW)
2,400 TB ✓
600 TB
Warranty
5 Years ✓
3 Years
Score
9.2/10 ✓
8.6/10
Total Wins
6 wins
0 wins

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better, LaCie Rugged SSD Pro Portable 4TB or WD My Passport SSD Portable 1TB?
The LaCie Rugged SSD Pro Portable 4TB scores 9.2/10 compared to 8.6/10 for the WD My Passport SSD Portable 1TB. Our expert analysis favors the LaCie Rugged SSD Pro Portable 4TB for its superior speed.
What's the difference between LaCie Rugged SSD Pro Portable 4TB and WD My Passport SSD Portable 1TB?
The key differences: The LaCie Rugged SSD Pro Portable 4TB offers 2,700 MB/s reads vs 1,050 MB/s for the WD My Passport SSD Portable 1TB. Capacity options differ: LaCie Rugged SSD Pro Portable 4TB is 4TB while WD My Passport SSD Portable 1TB is 1TB. The LaCie Rugged SSD Pro Portable 4TB uses Thunderbolt 3 while the WD My Passport SSD Portable 1TB uses USB 3.2 Gen 2.
Which is faster, LaCie Rugged SSD Pro Portable 4TB or WD My Passport SSD Portable 1TB?
The LaCie Rugged SSD Pro Portable 4TB is faster with 2,700 MB/s read speeds compared to 1,050 MB/s for the WD My Passport SSD Portable 1TB. That's a 157% speed advantage.
Which has better value, LaCie Rugged SSD Pro Portable 4TB or WD My Passport SSD Portable 1TB?
The LaCie Rugged SSD Pro Portable 4TB scores higher (9.2 vs 8.6/10), indicating better overall value in our evaluation. Check both models on the retailer's site for the latest details.

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