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Crucial X10 Pro vs WD My Passport SSD 2TB

Compare Crucial X10 Pro and WD My Passport SSD 2TB side by side. Both are 2TB USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 external SSDs, but they differ in speed, design, and value. Here's how they stack up.

Our Pick

Crucial

Crucial X10 Pro
9.0/10

Professional-grade portable SSD with speeds up to 2100MB/s. Mac and PC compatible.

Fastest USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 speeds
IP55 water and dust resistance
Excellent 1200 TBW endurance
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Western Digital

WD My Passport SSD 2TB
8.7/10

A 2TB WD My Passport SSD in the slim profile — 1050/1000 MB/s over USB-C with hardware encryption. The price-by-size math is competitive against the T7 family on sale, and the bundled software ( WD Discovery / Dashboard) is genuinely useful for diagnostics.

1050/1000 MB/s
256-bit AES hardware encryption
Slim metal-and-plastic body
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Spec Comparison

Spec
Crucial X10 Pro
WD My Passport SSD 2TB
Read Speed
2.1 GB/s ✓
1.1 GB/s
Write Speed
2.0 GB/s ✓
1.0 GB/s
Capacity
2 TB ✓
2 TB
Interface
USB 3.2 Gen 2x2
USB 3.2 Gen 2
Endurance (TBW)
1,200 TB
1,200 TB
Warranty
5 Years ✓
3 Years
Score
9.0/10 ✓
8.7/10
Total Wins
5 wins
0 wins

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better, Crucial X10 Pro or WD My Passport SSD 2TB?
The Crucial X10 Pro scores 9.0/10 compared to 8.7/10 for the WD My Passport SSD 2TB. Our expert analysis favors the Crucial X10 Pro for its superior speed.
What's the difference between Crucial X10 Pro and WD My Passport SSD 2TB?
The key differences: The Crucial X10 Pro offers 2,100 MB/s reads vs 1,050 MB/s for the WD My Passport SSD 2TB. Capacity options differ: Crucial X10 Pro is 2TB while WD My Passport SSD 2TB is 2TB. The Crucial X10 Pro uses USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 while the WD My Passport SSD 2TB uses USB 3.2 Gen 2.
Which is faster, Crucial X10 Pro or WD My Passport SSD 2TB?
The Crucial X10 Pro is faster with 2,100 MB/s read speeds compared to 1,050 MB/s for the WD My Passport SSD 2TB. That's a 100% speed advantage.
Which has better value, Crucial X10 Pro or WD My Passport SSD 2TB?
The Crucial X10 Pro scores higher (9.0 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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