WD My Passport SSD 1TB

Western DigitalPortableportable

USB 3.2 Gen 2 · Portable · 1TB

The WD My Passport SSD 1TB is a sleek, compact portable drive that balances performance, design, and price for everyday mobile storage needs. Transfer speeds reach up to 1,050 MB/s over USB 3.2 Gen 2, providing fast file access and transfers for documents, photos, and media. At approximately $100 for 1TB, it sits at a mainstream price point for portable SSDs. The metal and plastic chassis is slim enough to slide into a shirt pocket and features a minimalist design that looks professional in any setting. Drop resistance up to 6.5 feet protects against everyday accidents. WD's hardware encryption with password protection keeps data secure. The included USB-C cable with USB-A adapter ensures compatibility with virtually any computer. WD Discovery software provides backup scheduling and cloud storage integration. The drive works seamlessly with both Windows and Mac out of the box. For users who need reliable portable storage for daily commuting, business travel, or simple backup without requiring extreme ruggedness or maximum speed, the My Passport SSD delivers a well-rounded package at a reasonable price.

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Performance

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Value

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Efficiency

Endurance

Endurance TBW500 TB
Warranty5 years

Performance

Sequential Read1,050 MB/s
Sequential Write1,000 MB/s
Random Read 4K IOPS60,000 IOPS
Random Write 4K IOPS50,000 IOPS

Power

Active Power2.5W

Storage

Capacity1,024 GB
InterfaceUSB 3.2 Gen 2
Form FactorPortable
NAND TypeTLC
ControllerWD Custom
DRAM CacheNo

Value

Price per TB$100/TB $/TB

Random

CrystalDiskMark RND4K Q32T1 Read
88 MB/s
CrystalDiskMark RND4K Q32T1 Write
75 MB/s

Real-World

Adobe Premiere Export
82.8 seconds
File Copy 50GB
55 seconds
Game Load Time Cyberpunk 2077
10.1 seconds

Sequential

CrystalDiskMark SEQ1M Q8T1 Read
1,020 MB/s
CrystalDiskMark SEQ1M Q8T1 Write
950 MB/s

Sustained

Sustained Write after SLC Cache
720 MB/s

Thermal

Max Temperature Under Load
46 °C

Use case fit

Gaming
22/100

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