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WD My Passport SSD vs WD My Passport SSD 4TB

Compare WD My Passport SSD 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.

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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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

WD My Passport SSD

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)

500 TB

2,400 TB ✓

Warranty

3 Years

Score

8.5/10

8.6/10 ✓

Total Wins

0 wins

3 wins

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The WD My Passport SSD 4TB scores 8.6/10 compared to 8.5/10 for the WD My Passport SSD. Our expert analysis favors the WD My Passport SSD 4TB for its superior value.

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

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

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

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

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

The WD My Passport SSD 4TB 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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