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SSK PM510 USB4 1TB vs WD My Passport SSD

Compare SSK PM510 USB4 1TB and WD My Passport SSD side by side. Both are 1TB USB4 external SSDs, but they differ in speed, design, and value. Here's how they stack up.

Our Pick

SSK

SSK PM510 USB4 1TB
8.6/10

AUSB4 portable at enthusiast-grade specs — 3200 MB/s read over USB4 / Thunderbolt 4 hosts. The PM510 is one of the more affordable USB4 portables, an entry point for video editors who need Thunderbolt-class speeds but don't want to pay LaCie or OWC premium.

USB4 3200 MB/s
Thunderbolt 4 compatible
Aluminum body
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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
SSK PM510 USB4 1TB
WD My Passport SSD
Read Speed
3.2 GB/s ✓
1.1 GB/s
Write Speed
2.8 GB/s ✓
1.0 GB/s
Capacity
1 TB
1 TB ✓
Interface
USB4
USB 3.2 Gen 2
Endurance (TBW)
600 TB ✓
500 TB
Warranty
3 Years
3 Years
Score
8.6/10 ✓
8.5/10
Total Wins
4 wins
1 win

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better, SSK PM510 USB4 1TB or WD My Passport SSD?
The SSK PM510 USB4 1TB scores 8.6/10 compared to 8.5/10 for the WD My Passport SSD. Our expert analysis favors the SSK PM510 USB4 1TB for its superior speed.
What's the difference between SSK PM510 USB4 1TB and WD My Passport SSD?
The key differences: The SSK PM510 USB4 1TB offers 3,200 MB/s reads vs 1,050 MB/s for the WD My Passport SSD. Capacity options differ: SSK PM510 USB4 1TB is 1TB while WD My Passport SSD is 1TB. The SSK PM510 USB4 1TB uses USB4 while the WD My Passport SSD uses USB 3.2 Gen 2.
Which is faster, SSK PM510 USB4 1TB or WD My Passport SSD?
The SSK PM510 USB4 1TB is faster with 3,200 MB/s read speeds compared to 1,050 MB/s for the WD My Passport SSD. That's a 205% speed advantage.
Which has better value, SSK PM510 USB4 1TB or WD My Passport SSD?
The SSK PM510 USB4 1TB 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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