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OWC Envoy Pro FX 1TB vs WD My Passport SSD 4TB

Compare OWC Envoy Pro FX 1TB and WD My Passport SSD 4TB side by side. Both are 1TB Thunderbolt 3 external SSDs, but they differ in speed, design, and value. Here's how they stack up.

Our Pick

OWC

OWC Envoy Pro FX 1TB
8.7/10

A 2800 MB/s Thunderbolt 3 portable in an aluminum unibody the size of an iPhone. The Envoy Pro FX is one of the cleanest Thunderbolt 3 portable SSDs in the price tier — nothing fancy, just speed and thermal management in a small case.

Thunderbolt 3 2800/2800 MB/s
Aluminum unibody heatsink
3-year warranty
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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
OWC Envoy Pro FX 1TB
WD My Passport SSD 4TB
Read Speed
2.8 GB/s ✓
1.1 GB/s
Write Speed
2.8 GB/s ✓
1.0 GB/s
Capacity
1 TB
4 TB ✓
Interface
Thunderbolt 3
USB 3.2 Gen 2
Endurance (TBW)
600 TB
2,400 TB ✓
Warranty
3 Years
3 Years
Score
8.7/10 ✓
8.6/10
Total Wins
3 wins
2 wins

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better, OWC Envoy Pro FX 1TB or WD My Passport SSD 4TB?
The OWC Envoy Pro FX 1TB scores 8.7/10 compared to 8.6/10 for the WD My Passport SSD 4TB. Our expert analysis favors the OWC Envoy Pro FX 1TB for its superior speed.
What's the difference between OWC Envoy Pro FX 1TB and WD My Passport SSD 4TB?
The key differences: The OWC Envoy Pro FX 1TB offers 2,800 MB/s reads vs 1,050 MB/s for the WD My Passport SSD 4TB. Capacity options differ: OWC Envoy Pro FX 1TB is 1TB while WD My Passport SSD 4TB is 4TB. The OWC Envoy Pro FX 1TB uses Thunderbolt 3 while the WD My Passport SSD 4TB uses USB 3.2 Gen 2.
Which is faster, OWC Envoy Pro FX 1TB or WD My Passport SSD 4TB?
The OWC Envoy Pro FX 1TB is faster with 2,800 MB/s read speeds compared to 1,050 MB/s for the WD My Passport SSD 4TB. That's a 167% speed advantage.
Which has better value, OWC Envoy Pro FX 1TB or WD My Passport SSD 4TB?
The OWC Envoy Pro FX 1TB scores higher (8.7 vs 8.6/10), indicating better overall value in our evaluation. Check both models on the retailer's site for the latest details.

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