As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. We may earn a commission from qualifying purchases made through links on this page. Prices and availability are subject to change. We are reader-supported and independent — our rankings are based on an objective scoring rubric, not sponsorship.

Netac ZX1 2TB vs WD My Passport SSD 2TB

Compare Netac ZX1 2TB 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.

Netac

Netac ZX1 2TB

7.6/10

The 2TB ZX1 doubles both capacity and SLC cache budget. Budget pricing holds — among the most affordable 2TB Gen 2x2 portables at retail. Buyers should temper expectations on sustained writes after the SLC cache exhausts.

Gen 2x2 2000/1800 MB/s

Budget pricing

2400 TBW

Check on Amazon →

Our Pick

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

Check on Amazon →

Spec Comparison

Spec

Netac ZX1 2TB

WD My Passport SSD 2TB

Read Speed

2.0 GB/s ✓

1.1 GB/s

Write Speed

1.8 GB/s ✓

1.0 GB/s

Capacity

2 TB

Interface

USB 3.2 Gen 2x2

USB 3.2 Gen 2

Endurance (TBW)

1,200 TB

Warranty

3 Years

Score

7.6/10

8.7/10 ✓

Total Wins

2 wins

1 win

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better, Netac ZX1 2TB or WD My Passport SSD 2TB?

The WD My Passport SSD 2TB scores 8.7/10 compared to 7.6/10 for the Netac ZX1 2TB. Our expert analysis favors the WD My Passport SSD 2TB for its superior value.

What's the difference between Netac ZX1 2TB and WD My Passport SSD 2TB?

The key differences: The Netac ZX1 2TB offers 2,000 MB/s reads vs 1,050 MB/s for the WD My Passport SSD 2TB. Capacity options differ: Netac ZX1 2TB is 2TB while WD My Passport SSD 2TB is 2TB. The Netac ZX1 2TB uses USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 while the WD My Passport SSD 2TB uses USB 3.2 Gen 2.

Which is faster, Netac ZX1 2TB or WD My Passport SSD 2TB?

The Netac ZX1 2TB is faster with 2,000 MB/s read speeds compared to 1,050 MB/s for the WD My Passport SSD 2TB. That's a 90% speed advantage.

Which has better value, Netac ZX1 2TB or WD My Passport SSD 2TB?

The WD My Passport SSD 2TB scores higher (8.7 vs 7.6/10), indicating better overall value in our evaluation. Check both models on the retailer's site for the latest details.

More Comparisons

Netac ZX1 2TB vs Samsung T9 2TB → WD My Passport SSD 2TB vs Samsung T9 2TB →

Netac ZX1 2TB vs Samsung T9 Portable SSD → WD My Passport SSD 2TB vs Samsung T9 Portable SSD →

Netac ZX1 2TB vs Crucial X10 Pro 2TB → WD My Passport SSD 2TB vs Crucial X10 Pro 2TB →

Netac ZX1 2TB vs Samsung T7 4TB → WD My Passport SSD 2TB vs Samsung T7 4TB →