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Seagate One Touch SSD 1TB vs WD Black P50 Game Drive SSD 1TB

Compare Seagate One Touch SSD 1TB and WD Black P50 Game Drive SSD 1TB 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.

Seagate

Seagate One Touch SSD 1TB
7.7/10

The 1TB One Touch is the realistic minimum for game-library cold storage and Time Machine backups under typical Seagate sale pricing. Three-year Rescue data-recovery plan included.

1030 MB/s read
Both USB-C and USB-A cables
Rescue data recovery plan
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Our Pick

Western Digital

WD Black P50 Game Drive SSD 1TB
8.5/10

The WD Black P50 was the first console-targeted portable SSD to claim Gen 2x2 speeds on paper, although on a Gen 2 host it caps at 10Gbps. Big in Xbox/PS5 circles for the gamer-aesthetic naming and the 5-year warranty.

Gen 2x2 ready (2000 MB/s)
5-year warranty
Console-aesthetic build
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Spec Comparison

Spec
Seagate One Touch SSD 1TB
WD Black P50 Game Drive SSD 1TB
Read Speed
1.0 GB/s
2.0 GB/s ✓
Write Speed
1.0 GB/s
2.0 GB/s ✓
Capacity
1 TB
1 TB
Interface
USB 3.2 Gen 2
USB 3.2 Gen 2
Endurance (TBW)
600 TB
600 TB
Warranty
3 Years
5 Years ✓
Score
7.7/10
8.5/10 ✓
Total Wins
0 wins
4 wins

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better, Seagate One Touch SSD 1TB or WD Black P50 Game Drive SSD 1TB?
The WD Black P50 Game Drive SSD 1TB scores 8.5/10 compared to 7.7/10 for the Seagate One Touch SSD 1TB. Our expert analysis favors the WD Black P50 Game Drive SSD 1TB for its superior speed.
What's the difference between Seagate One Touch SSD 1TB and WD Black P50 Game Drive SSD 1TB?
The key differences: The Seagate One Touch SSD 1TB offers 1,030 MB/s reads vs 2,000 MB/s for the WD Black P50 Game Drive SSD 1TB. Capacity options differ: Seagate One Touch SSD 1TB is 1TB while WD Black P50 Game Drive SSD 1TB is 1TB. The Seagate One Touch SSD 1TB uses USB 3.2 Gen 2 while the WD Black P50 Game Drive SSD 1TB uses USB 3.2 Gen 2.
Which is faster, Seagate One Touch SSD 1TB or WD Black P50 Game Drive SSD 1TB?
The WD Black P50 Game Drive SSD 1TB is faster with 2,000 MB/s read speeds compared to 1,030 MB/s for the Seagate One Touch SSD 1TB. That's a 94% speed advantage.
Which has better value, Seagate One Touch SSD 1TB or WD Black P50 Game Drive SSD 1TB?
The WD Black P50 Game Drive SSD 1TB scores higher (8.5 vs 7.7/10), indicating better overall value in our evaluation. Check both models on the retailer's site for the latest details.

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