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Corsair EX400U 1TB vs WD My Passport SSD

Compare Corsair EX400U 1TB and WD My Passport SSD side by side. Both are 1TB USB4 external SSDs, but they differ in speed, design, and value. Here's how they stack up.

Our Pick

Corsair

Corsair EX400U 1TB
9.0/10

A 1TB USB4 portable — 3300 MB/s read on a Thunderbolt 4 / USB4 host. The EX400U is the rare USB4 drive that supports the full 40Gbps link (not all USB4 drives do). 5-year warranty is best-in-class for the speed tier.

USB4 3300 MB/s read
5-year warranty
Full 40Gbps USB4 link
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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
Corsair EX400U 1TB
WD My Passport SSD
Read Speed
3.3 GB/s ✓
1.1 GB/s
Write Speed
3.0 GB/s ✓
1.0 GB/s
Capacity
1 TB
1 TB ✓
Interface
USB4
USB 3.2 Gen 2
Endurance (TBW)
600 TB ✓
500 TB
Warranty
5 Years ✓
3 Years
Score
9.0/10 ✓
8.5/10
Total Wins
5 wins
1 win

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better, Corsair EX400U 1TB or WD My Passport SSD?
The Corsair EX400U 1TB scores 9.0/10 compared to 8.5/10 for the WD My Passport SSD. Our expert analysis favors the Corsair EX400U 1TB for its superior speed.
What's the difference between Corsair EX400U 1TB and WD My Passport SSD?
The key differences: The Corsair EX400U 1TB offers 3,300 MB/s reads vs 1,050 MB/s for the WD My Passport SSD. Capacity options differ: Corsair EX400U 1TB is 1TB while WD My Passport SSD is 1TB. The Corsair EX400U 1TB uses USB4 while the WD My Passport SSD uses USB 3.2 Gen 2.
Which is faster, Corsair EX400U 1TB or WD My Passport SSD?
The Corsair EX400U 1TB is faster with 3,300 MB/s read speeds compared to 1,050 MB/s for the WD My Passport SSD. That's a 214% speed advantage.
Which has better value, Corsair EX400U 1TB or WD My Passport SSD?
The Corsair EX400U 1TB scores higher (9.0 vs 8.5/10), indicating better overall value in our evaluation. Check both models on the retailer's site for the latest details.

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