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SanDisk Extreme Portable 2TB vs WD My Passport SSD

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

Our Pick

SanDisk

SanDisk Extreme Portable 2TB
8.6/10

A cheaper alternative to the 2TB Extreme Pro for buyers who need capacity and ruggedization more than sustained write speed. The 2TB die stack actually sustains writes longer than the 1TB before the SLC cache exhausts.

IP55 rugged body
2TB storage
Lower cost than 2TB Extreme Pro
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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
SanDisk Extreme Portable 2TB
WD My Passport SSD
Read Speed
1.1 GB/s
1.1 GB/s
Write Speed
1.0 GB/s
1.0 GB/s
Capacity
2 TB ✓
1 TB
Interface
USB 3.2 Gen 2
USB 3.2 Gen 2
Endurance (TBW)
1,200 TB ✓
500 TB
Warranty
3 Years
3 Years
Score
8.6/10 ✓
8.5/10
Total Wins
3 wins
0 wins

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better, SanDisk Extreme Portable 2TB or WD My Passport SSD?
The SanDisk Extreme Portable 2TB scores 8.6/10 compared to 8.5/10 for the WD My Passport SSD. Our expert analysis favors the SanDisk Extreme Portable 2TB for its superior value.
What's the difference between SanDisk Extreme Portable 2TB and WD My Passport SSD?
The key differences: The SanDisk Extreme Portable 2TB offers 1,050 MB/s reads vs 1,050 MB/s for the WD My Passport SSD. Capacity options differ: SanDisk Extreme Portable 2TB is 2TB while WD My Passport SSD is 1TB. The SanDisk Extreme Portable 2TB uses USB 3.2 Gen 2 while the WD My Passport SSD uses USB 3.2 Gen 2.
Which is faster, SanDisk Extreme Portable 2TB or WD My Passport SSD?
Both drives offer the same 1,050 MB/s read speeds.
Which has better value, SanDisk Extreme Portable 2TB or WD My Passport SSD?
The SanDisk Extreme Portable 2TB scores higher (8.6 vs 8.5/10), indicating better overall value in our evaluation. Check both models on the retailer's site for the latest details.

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