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ADATA Elite SE760 1TB vs WD My Passport SSD

Compare ADATA Elite SE760 1TB and WD My Passport 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.

ADATA

ADATA Elite SE760 1TB
7.6/10

The Elite SE760 is ADATA's step-up from the SE800 — same Gen 2 1000 MB/s read but the body is metal rather than plastic, and the warranty term is identical at 3 years. Marginal upgrade; buy whichever is cheaper.

Metal body (vs SE800 plastic)
1000 MB/s read
Tiny profile
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Our Pick

Western Digital

WD My Passport SSD
8.5/10

Sleek, stylish external SSD with hardware encryption and drop resistance up to 6.5 feet.

Sleek metal design
AES 256-bit hardware encryption
Drop resistant up to 6.5 feet
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Spec Comparison

Spec
ADATA Elite SE760 1TB
WD My Passport SSD
Read Speed
1.0 GB/s
1.1 GB/s ✓
Write Speed
900 MB/s
1.0 GB/s ✓
Capacity
1 TB
1 TB ✓
Interface
USB 3.2 Gen 2
USB 3.2 Gen 2
Endurance (TBW)
600 TB ✓
500 TB
Warranty
3 Years
3 Years
Score
7.6/10
8.5/10 ✓
Total Wins
1 win
4 wins

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better, ADATA Elite SE760 1TB or WD My Passport SSD?
The WD My Passport SSD scores 8.5/10 compared to 7.6/10 for the ADATA Elite SE760 1TB. Our expert analysis favors the WD My Passport SSD for its superior speed.
What's the difference between ADATA Elite SE760 1TB and WD My Passport SSD?
The key differences: The ADATA Elite SE760 1TB offers 1,000 MB/s reads vs 1,050 MB/s for the WD My Passport SSD. Capacity options differ: ADATA Elite SE760 1TB is 1TB while WD My Passport SSD is 1TB. The ADATA Elite SE760 1TB uses USB 3.2 Gen 2 while the WD My Passport SSD uses USB 3.2 Gen 2.
Which is faster, ADATA Elite SE760 1TB or WD My Passport SSD?
The WD My Passport SSD is faster with 1,050 MB/s read speeds compared to 1,000 MB/s for the ADATA Elite SE760 1TB. That's a 5% speed advantage.
Which has better value, ADATA Elite SE760 1TB or WD My Passport SSD?
The WD My Passport SSD scores higher (8.5 vs 7.6/10), indicating better overall value in our evaluation. Check both models on the retailer's site for the latest details.

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