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Silicon Power PC60 1TB vs WD My Passport SSD

Compare Silicon Power PC60 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.

Silicon Power

Silicon Power PC60 1TB
7.3/10

A budget 1050-class Gen 2 portable from Silicon Power — one of the cheapest brand-name 1TB Gen 2 SSDs at retail. Plastic body, gray aesthetic, no IP rating. Real value is cost-per-TB, not build or sustained performance.

1000 MB/s read
Budget pricing
Compact form factor
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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
Silicon Power PC60 1TB
WD My Passport SSD
Read Speed
1.0 GB/s
1.1 GB/s ✓
Write Speed
900 MB/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
3 Years
3 Years
Score
7.3/10
8.5/10 ✓
Total Wins
1 win
4 wins

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better, Silicon Power PC60 1TB or WD My Passport SSD?
The WD My Passport SSD scores 8.5/10 compared to 7.3/10 for the Silicon Power PC60 1TB. Our expert analysis favors the WD My Passport SSD for its superior speed.
What's the difference between Silicon Power PC60 1TB and WD My Passport SSD?
The key differences: The Silicon Power PC60 1TB offers 1,000 MB/s reads vs 1,050 MB/s for the WD My Passport SSD. Capacity options differ: Silicon Power PC60 1TB is 1TB while WD My Passport SSD is 1TB. The Silicon Power PC60 1TB uses USB 3.2 Gen 2 while the WD My Passport SSD uses USB 3.2 Gen 2.
Which is faster, Silicon Power PC60 1TB or WD My Passport SSD?
The WD My Passport SSD is faster with 1,050 MB/s read speeds compared to 1,000 MB/s for the Silicon Power PC60 1TB. That's a 5% speed advantage.
Which has better value, Silicon Power PC60 1TB or WD My Passport SSD?
The WD My Passport SSD scores higher (8.5 vs 7.3/10), indicating better overall value in our evaluation. Check both models on the retailer's site for the latest details.

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