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WD My Passport SSD Portable 4TB vs Crucial X10 Pro Portable 4TB

Compare WD My Passport SSD Portable 4TB and Crucial X10 Pro Portable 4TB side by side. Both are 4TB 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 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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Our Pick

Crucial

Crucial X10 Pro Portable 4TB
9.6/10

A 4TB Gen 2x2 portable with the full Crucial X10 Pro spec — TLC NAND, AES, 5-year warranty, 2400 TBW. Among the few 4TB Gen 2x2 SSDs at retail, the closest competitor is the Sabrent Rocket Nano V2 4TB.

Gen 2x2 + 4TB
Real TLC NAND
5-year warranty + 2400 TBW
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Spec Comparison

Spec
WD My Passport SSD Portable 4TB
Crucial X10 Pro Portable 4TB
Read Speed
1.1 GB/s
2.0 GB/s ✓
Write Speed
1.0 GB/s
2.0 GB/s ✓
Capacity
4 TB
4 TB
Interface
USB 3.2 Gen 2
USB 3.2 Gen 2x2
Endurance (TBW)
2,400 TB
2,400 TB
Warranty
3 Years
5 Years ✓
Score
8.7/10
9.6/10 ✓
Total Wins
0 wins
4 wins

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better, WD My Passport SSD Portable 4TB or Crucial X10 Pro Portable 4TB?
The Crucial X10 Pro Portable 4TB scores 9.6/10 compared to 8.7/10 for the WD My Passport SSD Portable 4TB. Our expert analysis favors the Crucial X10 Pro Portable 4TB for its superior speed.
What's the difference between WD My Passport SSD Portable 4TB and Crucial X10 Pro Portable 4TB?
The key differences: The WD My Passport SSD Portable 4TB offers 1,050 MB/s reads vs 2,000 MB/s for the Crucial X10 Pro Portable 4TB. Capacity options differ: WD My Passport SSD Portable 4TB is 4TB while Crucial X10 Pro Portable 4TB is 4TB. The WD My Passport SSD Portable 4TB uses USB 3.2 Gen 2 while the Crucial X10 Pro Portable 4TB uses USB 3.2 Gen 2x2.
Which is faster, WD My Passport SSD Portable 4TB or Crucial X10 Pro Portable 4TB?
The Crucial X10 Pro Portable 4TB is faster with 2,000 MB/s read speeds compared to 1,050 MB/s for the WD My Passport SSD Portable 4TB. That's a 90% speed advantage.
Which has better value, WD My Passport SSD Portable 4TB or Crucial X10 Pro Portable 4TB?
The Crucial X10 Pro Portable 4TB scores higher (9.6 vs 8.7/10), indicating better overall value in our evaluation. Check both models on the retailer's site for the latest details.

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