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ADATA Elite SE760 1TB vs WD My Passport SSD 4TB

Compare ADATA Elite SE760 1TB and WD My Passport SSD 4TB 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 4TB
8.6/10

The 4TB My Passport SSD has a niche-of-one — the only 4TB USB-C portable from WD in this form factor. A viable T7 4TB competitor on sale, but check price moves against the Samsung before committing.

4TB in slim body
1050/1000 MB/s
Hardware encryption included
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Spec Comparison

Spec
ADATA Elite SE760 1TB
WD My Passport SSD 4TB
Read Speed
1.0 GB/s
1.1 GB/s ✓
Write Speed
900 MB/s
1.0 GB/s ✓
Capacity
1 TB
4 TB ✓
Interface
USB 3.2 Gen 2
USB 3.2 Gen 2
Endurance (TBW)
600 TB
2,400 TB ✓
Warranty
3 Years
3 Years
Score
7.6/10
8.6/10 ✓
Total Wins
0 wins
5 wins

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better, ADATA Elite SE760 1TB or WD My Passport SSD 4TB?
The WD My Passport SSD 4TB scores 8.6/10 compared to 7.6/10 for the ADATA Elite SE760 1TB. Our expert analysis favors the WD My Passport SSD 4TB for its superior speed.
What's the difference between ADATA Elite SE760 1TB and WD My Passport SSD 4TB?
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 4TB. Capacity options differ: ADATA Elite SE760 1TB is 1TB while WD My Passport SSD 4TB is 4TB. The ADATA Elite SE760 1TB uses USB 3.2 Gen 2 while the WD My Passport SSD 4TB uses USB 3.2 Gen 2.
Which is faster, ADATA Elite SE760 1TB or WD My Passport SSD 4TB?
The WD My Passport SSD 4TB 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 4TB?
The WD My Passport SSD 4TB scores higher (8.6 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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