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

Compare SanDisk Extreme Pro Portable SSD 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.

Our Pick

SanDisk

SanDisk Extreme Pro Portable SSD
9.4/10

Extreme speeds in a rugged, compact drive. IP55 water/dust resistance with a carabiner loop.

Excellent 2000MB/s read and write
IP55 water and dust resistance
5-year warranty
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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 Pro Portable SSD
WD My Passport SSD Portable 1TB
Read Speed
2.0 GB/s ✓
1.1 GB/s
Write Speed
2.0 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
5 Years ✓
3 Years
Score
9.4/10 ✓
8.6/10
Total Wins
5 wins
0 wins

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better, SanDisk Extreme Pro Portable SSD or WD My Passport SSD Portable 1TB?
The SanDisk Extreme Pro Portable SSD scores 9.4/10 compared to 8.6/10 for the WD My Passport SSD Portable 1TB. Our expert analysis favors the SanDisk Extreme Pro Portable SSD for its superior speed.
What's the difference between SanDisk Extreme Pro Portable SSD and WD My Passport SSD Portable 1TB?
The key differences: The SanDisk Extreme Pro Portable SSD offers 2,000 MB/s reads vs 1,050 MB/s for the WD My Passport SSD Portable 1TB. Capacity options differ: SanDisk Extreme Pro Portable SSD is 1TB while WD My Passport SSD Portable 1TB is 1TB. The SanDisk Extreme Pro Portable SSD uses USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 while the WD My Passport SSD Portable 1TB uses USB 3.2 Gen 2.
Which is faster, SanDisk Extreme Pro Portable SSD or WD My Passport SSD Portable 1TB?
The SanDisk Extreme Pro Portable SSD 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, SanDisk Extreme Pro Portable SSD or WD My Passport SSD Portable 1TB?
The SanDisk Extreme Pro Portable SSD scores higher (9.4 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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