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WD My Passport SSD Portable 1TB vs Samsung T9 Portable SSD

Compare WD My Passport SSD Portable 1TB and Samsung T9 Portable SSD 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.

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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Our Pick

Samsung

Samsung T9 Portable SSD
9.6/10

The fastest Samsung portable SSD with USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 interface. Up to 2GB/s sequential reads.

Fastest Samsung portable SSD
USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 support
5-year warranty
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Spec Comparison

Spec
WD My Passport SSD Portable 1TB
Samsung T9 Portable SSD
Read Speed
1.1 GB/s
2.0 GB/s ✓
Write Speed
1.0 GB/s
1.9 GB/s ✓
Capacity
1 TB
1 TB ✓
Interface
USB 3.2 Gen 2
USB 3.2 Gen 2x2
Endurance (TBW)
600 TB
600 TB
Warranty
3 Years
5 Years ✓
Score
8.6/10
9.6/10 ✓
Total Wins
0 wins
5 wins

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better, WD My Passport SSD Portable 1TB or Samsung T9 Portable SSD?
The Samsung T9 Portable SSD scores 9.6/10 compared to 8.6/10 for the WD My Passport SSD Portable 1TB. Our expert analysis favors the Samsung T9 Portable SSD for its superior speed.
What's the difference between WD My Passport SSD Portable 1TB and Samsung T9 Portable SSD?
The key differences: The WD My Passport SSD Portable 1TB offers 1,050 MB/s reads vs 2,000 MB/s for the Samsung T9 Portable SSD. Capacity options differ: WD My Passport SSD Portable 1TB is 1TB while Samsung T9 Portable SSD is 1TB. The WD My Passport SSD Portable 1TB uses USB 3.2 Gen 2 while the Samsung T9 Portable SSD uses USB 3.2 Gen 2x2.
Which is faster, WD My Passport SSD Portable 1TB or Samsung T9 Portable SSD?
The Samsung T9 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, WD My Passport SSD Portable 1TB or Samsung T9 Portable SSD?
The Samsung T9 Portable SSD scores higher (9.6 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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