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Sabrent Rocket XTRM-Q Portable 2TB vs WD My Passport SSD Portable 1TB

Compare Sabrent Rocket XTRM-Q Portable 2TB and WD My Passport SSD Portable 1TB side by side. Both are 2TB Thunderbolt 3 external SSDs, but they differ in speed, design, and value. Here's how they stack up.

Sabrent

Sabrent Rocket XTRM-Q Portable 2TB
8.6/10

A 2TB portable Thunderbolt 3 SSD from Sabrent in an aluminum body — 2700 MB/s sustained read on Thunderbolt hosts. A viable Mac-focused Thunderbolt 3 alternative to the LaCie Rugged SSD Pro 2TB at a similar price tier.

Thunderbolt 3 2700 MB/s
2TB portable aluminum body
Detachable USB-C cable
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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
Sabrent Rocket XTRM-Q Portable 2TB
WD My Passport SSD Portable 1TB
Read Speed
2.7 GB/s ✓
1.1 GB/s
Write Speed
2.7 GB/s ✓
1.0 GB/s
Capacity
2 TB ✓
1 TB
Interface
Thunderbolt 3
USB 3.2 Gen 2
Endurance (TBW)
1,200 TB ✓
600 TB
Warranty
3 Years
3 Years
Score
8.6/10
8.6/10
Total Wins
4 wins
0 wins

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better, Sabrent Rocket XTRM-Q Portable 2TB or WD My Passport SSD Portable 1TB?
Both drives score 8.6/10 in our expert testing. The best choice depends on your specific needs.
What's the difference between Sabrent Rocket XTRM-Q Portable 2TB and WD My Passport SSD Portable 1TB?
The key differences: The Sabrent Rocket XTRM-Q Portable 2TB offers 2,700 MB/s reads vs 1,050 MB/s for the WD My Passport SSD Portable 1TB. Capacity options differ: Sabrent Rocket XTRM-Q Portable 2TB is 2TB while WD My Passport SSD Portable 1TB is 1TB. The Sabrent Rocket XTRM-Q Portable 2TB uses Thunderbolt 3 while the WD My Passport SSD Portable 1TB uses USB 3.2 Gen 2.
Which is faster, Sabrent Rocket XTRM-Q Portable 2TB or WD My Passport SSD Portable 1TB?
The Sabrent Rocket XTRM-Q Portable 2TB 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, Sabrent Rocket XTRM-Q Portable 2TB or WD My Passport SSD Portable 1TB?
Both drives score the same in our evaluation. Consider features, endurance, and warranty to determine which suits your needs better.

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