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SSK SHE030 1TB vs WD My Passport SSD 4TB

Compare SSK SHE030 1TB and WD My Passport SSD 4TB 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.

SSK

SSK SHE030 1TB

7.4/10

A budget 1050-class Gen 2 portable from SSK. Compatible with PS5 expandable storage (USB cold library) and Xbox cold storage. Aggressive pricing makes it a value-tier option for console-game overflow where peak sustained speed is not critical.

1050 MB/s read

Budget aggressive price

PS5/Xbox cold-library compatible

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Our Pick

Western Digital

WD My Passport SSD 4TB

8.6/10

The 4TB My Passport SSD has a niche-of-one — the only 4TB USB-C portable from WD in this form factor. A viable T7 4TB competitor on sale, but check price moves against the Samsung before committing.

4TB in slim body

1050/1000 MB/s

Hardware encryption included

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Spec Comparison

Spec

SSK SHE030 1TB

WD My Passport SSD 4TB

Read Speed

1.1 GB/s

Write Speed

1.0 GB/s

Capacity

1 TB

4 TB ✓

Interface

USB 3.2 Gen 2

Endurance (TBW)

600 TB

2,400 TB ✓

Warranty

3 Years

Score

7.4/10

8.6/10 ✓

Total Wins

0 wins

3 wins

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better, SSK SHE030 1TB or WD My Passport SSD 4TB?

The WD My Passport SSD 4TB scores 8.6/10 compared to 7.4/10 for the SSK SHE030 1TB. Our expert analysis favors the WD My Passport SSD 4TB for its superior value.

What's the difference between SSK SHE030 1TB and WD My Passport SSD 4TB?

The key differences: The SSK SHE030 1TB offers 1,050 MB/s reads vs 1,050 MB/s for the WD My Passport SSD 4TB. Capacity options differ: SSK SHE030 1TB is 1TB while WD My Passport SSD 4TB is 4TB. The SSK SHE030 1TB uses USB 3.2 Gen 2 while the WD My Passport SSD 4TB uses USB 3.2 Gen 2.

Which is faster, SSK SHE030 1TB or WD My Passport SSD 4TB?

Both drives offer the same 1,050 MB/s read speeds.

Which has better value, SSK SHE030 1TB or WD My Passport SSD 4TB?

The WD My Passport SSD 4TB scores higher (8.6 vs 7.4/10), indicating better overall value in our evaluation. Check both models on the retailer's site for the latest details.

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