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Sabrent Rocket XTRM-Q 2TB vs WD My Passport SSD 2TB

Compare Sabrent Rocket XTRM-Q 2TB and WD My Passport SSD 2TB side by side. Both are 2TB Thunderbolt 3 external SSDs, but they differ in speed, design, and value. Here's how they stack up.

Sabrent

Sabrent Rocket XTRM-Q 2TB
8.6/10

The 2TB XTRM-Q is the model that put Sabrent's portable Thunderbolt line on the map for Mac users who needed internal-class speeds in an external chassis. Like the 1TB, it dedicated to Thunderbolt 3/4 hosts — on USB only you'll see Gen 2 speed (~1050 MB/s), not the headline 2700 MB/s.

Thunderbolt-class 2700 MB/s
Doubles capacity of base XTRM-Q
Cables included
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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
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Spec Comparison

Spec
Sabrent Rocket XTRM-Q 2TB
WD My Passport SSD 2TB
Read Speed
2.7 GB/s ✓
1.1 GB/s
Write Speed
2.7 GB/s ✓
1.0 GB/s
Capacity
2 TB
2 TB
Interface
Thunderbolt 3
USB 3.2 Gen 2
Endurance (TBW)
1,200 TB
1,200 TB
Warranty
3 Years
3 Years
Score
8.6/10
8.7/10 ✓
Total Wins
2 wins
1 win

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better, Sabrent Rocket XTRM-Q 2TB or WD My Passport SSD 2TB?
The WD My Passport SSD 2TB scores 8.7/10 compared to 8.6/10 for the Sabrent Rocket XTRM-Q 2TB. Our expert analysis favors the WD My Passport SSD 2TB for its superior value.
What's the difference between Sabrent Rocket XTRM-Q 2TB and WD My Passport SSD 2TB?
The key differences: The Sabrent Rocket XTRM-Q 2TB offers 2,700 MB/s reads vs 1,050 MB/s for the WD My Passport SSD 2TB. Capacity options differ: Sabrent Rocket XTRM-Q 2TB is 2TB while WD My Passport SSD 2TB is 2TB. The Sabrent Rocket XTRM-Q 2TB uses Thunderbolt 3 while the WD My Passport SSD 2TB uses USB 3.2 Gen 2.
Which is faster, Sabrent Rocket XTRM-Q 2TB or WD My Passport SSD 2TB?
The Sabrent Rocket XTRM-Q 2TB is faster with 2,700 MB/s read speeds compared to 1,050 MB/s for the WD My Passport SSD 2TB. That's a 157% speed advantage.
Which has better value, Sabrent Rocket XTRM-Q 2TB or WD My Passport SSD 2TB?
The WD My Passport SSD 2TB 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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