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SanDisk Extreme Portable SSD vs WD My Passport SSD Portable 1TB

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

Our Pick

SanDisk

SanDisk Extreme Portable SSD
8.7/10

Rugged, reliable portable storage with IP55 rating. Built for adventure with a convenient loop design.

IP55 water and dust resistance
Drop-proof up to 3 meters
Compact and lightweight
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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
SanDisk Extreme Portable SSD
WD My Passport SSD Portable 1TB
Read Speed
1.1 GB/s
1.1 GB/s
Write Speed
1.0 GB/s
1.0 GB/s
Capacity
1 TB ✓
1 TB
Interface
USB 3.2 Gen 2
USB 3.2 Gen 2
Endurance (TBW)
500 TB
600 TB ✓
Warranty
3 Years
3 Years
Score
8.7/10 ✓
8.6/10
Total Wins
2 wins
1 win

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better, SanDisk Extreme Portable SSD or WD My Passport SSD Portable 1TB?
The SanDisk Extreme Portable SSD scores 8.7/10 compared to 8.6/10 for the WD My Passport SSD Portable 1TB. Our expert analysis favors the SanDisk Extreme Portable SSD for its superior value.
What's the difference between SanDisk Extreme Portable SSD and WD My Passport SSD Portable 1TB?
The key differences: The SanDisk Extreme Portable SSD offers 1,050 MB/s reads vs 1,050 MB/s for the WD My Passport SSD Portable 1TB. Capacity options differ: SanDisk Extreme Portable SSD is 1TB while WD My Passport SSD Portable 1TB is 1TB. The SanDisk Extreme Portable SSD uses USB 3.2 Gen 2 while the WD My Passport SSD Portable 1TB uses USB 3.2 Gen 2.
Which is faster, SanDisk Extreme Portable SSD or WD My Passport SSD Portable 1TB?
Both drives offer the same 1,050 MB/s read speeds.
Which has better value, SanDisk Extreme Portable SSD or WD My Passport SSD Portable 1TB?
The SanDisk Extreme Portable SSD 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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