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WD Black P50 Game Drive SSD 1TB vs WD My Passport SSD

Compare WD Black P50 Game Drive SSD 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.

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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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
WD Black P50 Game Drive SSD 1TB
WD My Passport SSD
Read Speed
2.0 GB/s ✓
1.1 GB/s
Write Speed
2.0 GB/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
5 Years ✓
3 Years
Score
8.5/10
8.5/10
Total Wins
4 wins
1 win

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better, WD Black P50 Game Drive SSD 1TB or WD My Passport SSD?
Both drives score 8.5/10 in our expert testing. The best choice depends on your specific needs.
What's the difference between WD Black P50 Game Drive SSD 1TB and WD My Passport SSD?
The key differences: The WD Black P50 Game Drive SSD 1TB offers 2,000 MB/s reads vs 1,050 MB/s for the WD My Passport SSD. Capacity options differ: WD Black P50 Game Drive SSD 1TB is 1TB while WD My Passport SSD is 1TB. The WD Black P50 Game Drive SSD 1TB uses USB 3.2 Gen 2 while the WD My Passport SSD uses USB 3.2 Gen 2.
Which is faster, WD Black P50 Game Drive SSD 1TB or WD My Passport SSD?
The WD Black P50 Game Drive SSD 1TB is faster with 2,000 MB/s read speeds compared to 1,050 MB/s for the WD My Passport SSD. That's a 90% speed advantage.
Which has better value, WD Black P50 Game Drive SSD 1TB or WD My Passport SSD?
Both drives score the same in our evaluation. Consider features, endurance, and warranty to determine which suits your needs better.

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