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Inland Performance 1TB vs WD My Passport SSD

Compare Inland Performance 1TB and WD My Passport SSD side by side. Both are 1TB USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 external SSDs, but they differ in speed, design, and value. Here's how they stack up.

Inland

Inland Performance 1TB
7.7/10

A MicroCenter house-brand Gen 2x2 portable at aggressive pricing. The Performance line is built on standard NAND — not exceptional build but cheap for the speed tier, and easy to find in MicroCenter retail stores.

Gen 2x2 2000 MB/s
MicroCenter-retail pricing
3-year warranty
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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
Inland Performance 1TB
WD My Passport SSD
Read Speed
2.0 GB/s ✓
1.1 GB/s
Write Speed
2.0 GB/s ✓
1.0 GB/s
Capacity
1 TB
1 TB ✓
Interface
USB 3.2 Gen 2x2
USB 3.2 Gen 2
Endurance (TBW)
600 TB ✓
500 TB
Warranty
3 Years
3 Years
Score
7.7/10
8.5/10 ✓
Total Wins
3 wins
2 wins

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better, Inland Performance 1TB or WD My Passport SSD?
The WD My Passport SSD scores 8.5/10 compared to 7.7/10 for the Inland Performance 1TB. Our expert analysis favors the WD My Passport SSD for its superior value.
What's the difference between Inland Performance 1TB and WD My Passport SSD?
The key differences: The Inland Performance 1TB offers 2,000 MB/s reads vs 1,050 MB/s for the WD My Passport SSD. Capacity options differ: Inland Performance 1TB is 1TB while WD My Passport SSD is 1TB. The Inland Performance 1TB uses USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 while the WD My Passport SSD uses USB 3.2 Gen 2.
Which is faster, Inland Performance 1TB or WD My Passport SSD?
The Inland Performance 1TB is faster with 2,000 MB/s read speeds compared to 1,050 MB/s for the WD My Passport SSD. That's a 90% speed advantage.
Which has better value, Inland Performance 1TB or WD My Passport SSD?
The WD My Passport SSD scores higher (8.5 vs 7.7/10), indicating better overall value in our evaluation. Check both models on the retailer's site for the latest details.

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