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SanDisk Extreme Pro Portable 1TB vs WD My Passport SSD

Compare SanDisk Extreme Pro Portable 1TB and WD My Passport SSD side by side. Both are 1TB 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 Pro Portable 1TB
9.1/10

A 1050 MB/s portable SSD in an aluminum-and-rubber body with an IP55 dust/water rating. The Extreme Pro is the ruggedized competitor to the Samsung T7 Shield — headlining a 5-year warranty where Samsung offers 3, and including both USB-C-to-C and USB-C-to-A cables.

IP55 dust and water resistant
Aluminum chassis with rubber bumper
5-year warranty
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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 Pro Portable 1TB
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
1 TB
1 TB ✓
Interface
USB 3.2 Gen 2
USB 3.2 Gen 2
Endurance (TBW)
600 TB ✓
500 TB
Warranty
5 Years ✓
3 Years
Score
9.1/10 ✓
8.5/10
Total Wins
3 wins
1 win

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better, SanDisk Extreme Pro Portable 1TB or WD My Passport SSD?
The SanDisk Extreme Pro Portable 1TB scores 9.1/10 compared to 8.5/10 for the WD My Passport SSD. Our expert analysis favors the SanDisk Extreme Pro Portable 1TB for its superior value.
What's the difference between SanDisk Extreme Pro Portable 1TB and WD My Passport SSD?
The key differences: The SanDisk Extreme Pro Portable 1TB offers 1,050 MB/s reads vs 1,050 MB/s for the WD My Passport SSD. Capacity options differ: SanDisk Extreme Pro Portable 1TB is 1TB while WD My Passport SSD is 1TB. The SanDisk Extreme Pro Portable 1TB uses USB 3.2 Gen 2 while the WD My Passport SSD uses USB 3.2 Gen 2.
Which is faster, SanDisk Extreme Pro Portable 1TB or WD My Passport SSD?
Both drives offer the same 1,050 MB/s read speeds.
Which has better value, SanDisk Extreme Pro Portable 1TB or WD My Passport SSD?
The SanDisk Extreme Pro Portable 1TB scores higher (9.1 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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