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WD My Passport SSD vs SanDisk Extreme Pro 4TB

Compare WD My Passport SSD and SanDisk Extreme Pro 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.

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
Our Pick

SanDisk

SanDisk Extreme Pro 4TB
9.2/10

Extreme 4TB portable SSD with 2000MB/s speeds and IP55 rating. The ultimate high-capacity drive for professionals on the go.

4TB capacity with 2000MB/s read and write
IP55 water and dust resistance
5-year warranty

Spec Comparison

Spec
WD My Passport SSD
SanDisk Extreme Pro 4TB
Read Speed
1.1 GB/s
2.0 GB/s ✓
Write Speed
1.0 GB/s
2.0 GB/s ✓
Capacity
1 TB
4 TB ✓
Interface
USB 3.2 Gen 2
USB 3.2 Gen 2x2
Endurance (TBW)
500 TB
1,200 TB ✓
Warranty
3 Years
5 Years ✓
Score
8.5/10
9.2/10 ✓
Total Wins
0 wins
6 wins

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better, WD My Passport SSD or SanDisk Extreme Pro 4TB?
The SanDisk Extreme Pro 4TB scores 9.2/10 compared to 8.5/10 for the WD My Passport SSD. Our expert analysis favors the SanDisk Extreme Pro 4TB for its superior speed.
What's the difference between WD My Passport SSD and SanDisk Extreme Pro 4TB?
The key differences: The WD My Passport SSD offers 1,050 MB/s reads vs 2,000 MB/s for the SanDisk Extreme Pro 4TB. Capacity options differ: WD My Passport SSD is 1TB while SanDisk Extreme Pro 4TB is 4TB. The WD My Passport SSD uses USB 3.2 Gen 2 while the SanDisk Extreme Pro 4TB uses USB 3.2 Gen 2x2.
Which is faster, WD My Passport SSD or SanDisk Extreme Pro 4TB?
The SanDisk Extreme Pro 4TB 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 My Passport SSD or SanDisk Extreme Pro 4TB?
The SanDisk Extreme Pro 4TB scores higher (9.2 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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