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WD Black P50 Game Drive SSD 2TB vs WD My Passport SSD

Compare WD Black P50 Game Drive 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.

Our Pick

Western Digital

WD Black P50 Game Drive SSD 2TB
8.6/10

The 2TB Black P50 holds the 2000 MB/s write rate noticeably longer than the 1TB on long transfers. A natural choice for PS5 cold-library expansion where you want the extra cache budget for moving big installs.

Gen 2x2 ready
5-year warranty
2TB cold library for PS5
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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 2TB
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
2 TB ✓
1 TB
Interface
USB 3.2 Gen 2
USB 3.2 Gen 2
Endurance (TBW)
1,200 TB ✓
500 TB
Warranty
5 Years ✓
3 Years
Score
8.6/10 ✓
8.5/10
Total Wins
6 wins
0 wins

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better, WD Black P50 Game Drive SSD 2TB or WD My Passport SSD?
The WD Black P50 Game Drive SSD 2TB scores 8.6/10 compared to 8.5/10 for the WD My Passport SSD. Our expert analysis favors the WD Black P50 Game Drive SSD 2TB for its superior speed.
What's the difference between WD Black P50 Game Drive SSD 2TB and WD My Passport SSD?
The key differences: The WD Black P50 Game Drive SSD 2TB 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 2TB is 2TB while WD My Passport SSD is 1TB. The WD Black P50 Game Drive SSD 2TB 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 2TB or WD My Passport SSD?
The WD Black P50 Game Drive SSD 2TB 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 2TB or WD My Passport SSD?
The WD Black P50 Game Drive SSD 2TB 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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