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Sabrent Rocket XTRM-Q Portable 2TB vs WD My Passport SSD Portable 4TB

Compare Sabrent Rocket XTRM-Q Portable 2TB and WD My Passport SSD Portable 4TB 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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Our Pick

Western Digital

WD My Passport SSD Portable 4TB
8.7/10

A 4TB My Passport SSD portable — same physical package as the 1TB/2TB but with the 4TB die stack. The biggest single-portable WD ships and one of the few 4TB portable SSDs at retail, period. Compares closely with the Samsung T7 4TB.

4TB slim form factor
2400 TBW endurance
AES hardware encryption
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Spec Comparison

Spec
Sabrent Rocket XTRM-Q Portable 2TB
WD My Passport SSD Portable 4TB
Read Speed
2.7 GB/s ✓
1.1 GB/s
Write Speed
2.7 GB/s ✓
1.0 GB/s
Capacity
2 TB
4 TB ✓
Interface
Thunderbolt 3
USB 3.2 Gen 2
Endurance (TBW)
1,200 TB
2,400 TB ✓
Warranty
3 Years
3 Years
Score
8.6/10
8.7/10 ✓
Total Wins
2 wins
3 wins

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better, Sabrent Rocket XTRM-Q Portable 2TB or WD My Passport SSD Portable 4TB?
The WD My Passport SSD Portable 4TB scores 8.7/10 compared to 8.6/10 for the Sabrent Rocket XTRM-Q Portable 2TB. Our expert analysis favors the WD My Passport SSD Portable 4TB for its superior value.
What's the difference between Sabrent Rocket XTRM-Q Portable 2TB and WD My Passport SSD Portable 4TB?
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 4TB. Capacity options differ: Sabrent Rocket XTRM-Q Portable 2TB is 2TB while WD My Passport SSD Portable 4TB is 4TB. The Sabrent Rocket XTRM-Q Portable 2TB uses Thunderbolt 3 while the WD My Passport SSD Portable 4TB uses USB 3.2 Gen 2.
Which is faster, Sabrent Rocket XTRM-Q Portable 2TB or WD My Passport SSD Portable 4TB?
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 4TB. That's a 157% speed advantage.
Which has better value, Sabrent Rocket XTRM-Q Portable 2TB or WD My Passport SSD Portable 4TB?
The WD My Passport SSD Portable 4TB scores higher (8.7 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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