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Seagate One Touch SSD 2TB vs WD My Passport SSD

Compare Seagate One Touch SSD 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.

Seagate

Seagate One Touch SSD 2TB
7.8/10

The 2TB One Touch is the sweet spot of Seagate's budget portable line — large enough die stack that the sustained-write dropoff after SLC exhaustion is significantly longer than on the 1TB.

1030 MB/s rated
Both cables in box
Rescue data recovery
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Our Pick

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
Seagate One Touch SSD 2TB
WD My Passport SSD
Read Speed
1.0 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
7.8/10
8.5/10 ✓
Total Wins
3 wins
2 wins

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better, Seagate One Touch SSD 2TB or WD My Passport SSD?
The WD My Passport SSD scores 8.5/10 compared to 7.8/10 for the Seagate One Touch SSD 2TB. Our expert analysis favors the WD My Passport SSD for its superior speed.
What's the difference between Seagate One Touch SSD 2TB and WD My Passport SSD?
The key differences: The Seagate One Touch SSD 2TB offers 1,030 MB/s reads vs 1,050 MB/s for the WD My Passport SSD. Capacity options differ: Seagate One Touch SSD 2TB is 2TB while WD My Passport SSD is 1TB. The Seagate One Touch SSD 2TB uses USB 3.2 Gen 2 while the WD My Passport SSD uses USB 3.2 Gen 2.
Which is faster, Seagate One Touch SSD 2TB or WD My Passport SSD?
The WD My Passport SSD is faster with 1,050 MB/s read speeds compared to 1,030 MB/s for the Seagate One Touch SSD 2TB. That's a 2% speed advantage.
Which has better value, Seagate One Touch SSD 2TB or WD My Passport SSD?
The WD My Passport SSD scores higher (8.5 vs 7.8/10), indicating better overall value in our evaluation. Check both models on the retailer's site for the latest details.

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