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Netac ZX1 Portable 1TB vs WD My Passport SSD Portable 1TB

Compare Netac ZX1 Portable 1TB and WD My Passport SSD Portable 1TB side by side. Both are 1TB USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 external SSDs, but they differ in speed, design, and value. Here's how they stack up.

Netac

Netac ZX1 Portable 1TB
7.5/10

A budget Gen 2x2 portable from Netac -- aggressive price vs the brand-name tier. The 1800 MB/s write rating is real but drops further on sustained workloads past the SLC cache. A valid budget pick for game-library overflow where peak sustained write does not matter.

Gen 2x2 2000 read
Budget pricing
Compact form factor
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Our Pick

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
Netac ZX1 Portable 1TB
WD My Passport SSD Portable 1TB
Read Speed
2.0 GB/s ✓
1.1 GB/s
Write Speed
1.8 GB/s ✓
1.0 GB/s
Capacity
1 TB
1 TB
Interface
USB 3.2 Gen 2x2
USB 3.2 Gen 2
Endurance (TBW)
600 TB
600 TB
Warranty
3 Years
3 Years
Score
7.5/10
8.6/10 ✓
Total Wins
2 wins
1 win

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better, Netac ZX1 Portable 1TB or WD My Passport SSD Portable 1TB?
The WD My Passport SSD Portable 1TB scores 8.6/10 compared to 7.5/10 for the Netac ZX1 Portable 1TB. Our expert analysis favors the WD My Passport SSD Portable 1TB for its superior value.
What's the difference between Netac ZX1 Portable 1TB and WD My Passport SSD Portable 1TB?
The key differences: The Netac ZX1 Portable 1TB offers 2,000 MB/s reads vs 1,050 MB/s for the WD My Passport SSD Portable 1TB. Capacity options differ: Netac ZX1 Portable 1TB is 1TB while WD My Passport SSD Portable 1TB is 1TB. The Netac ZX1 Portable 1TB uses USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 while the WD My Passport SSD Portable 1TB uses USB 3.2 Gen 2.
Which is faster, Netac ZX1 Portable 1TB or WD My Passport SSD Portable 1TB?
The Netac ZX1 Portable 1TB is faster with 2,000 MB/s read speeds compared to 1,050 MB/s for the WD My Passport SSD Portable 1TB. That's a 90% speed advantage.
Which has better value, Netac ZX1 Portable 1TB or WD My Passport SSD Portable 1TB?
The WD My Passport SSD Portable 1TB scores higher (8.6 vs 7.5/10), indicating better overall value in our evaluation. Check both models on the retailer's site for the latest details.

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