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WD My Passport SSD

Best rated read speed in the category on paper

✎ PickHonest Research Desk▦ Updated October 15, 2026◷ 3 min read

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WD My Passport SSD

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Best rated read speed in the category on paper

  • USB 3.2 Gen 2, up to 1,100 MB/s read
  • Password protection with hardware encryption
  • NVMe internal architecture
  • 5-year warranty

Pros

  • Best rated read speed in the category on paper
  • 5-year warranty is longer than Samsung (3 years) and SanDisk (5 years)
  • Slightly lower price than T7 and SanDisk Extreme

Cons

  • Real-world sustained write speeds throttle faster than Samsung T7
  • WD Drive Utilities software is less polished than Samsung Magician
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Where the WD My Passport SSD ranks

Best picksBest Portable SSDs 2026: Samsung T7, WD My Passport, and SanDisk ExtremeOur top pick for portable SSDs is the Samsung T7 Portable SSD (Aluminum body stays cool, no thermal throttling observed in 10-minute sustained writes).
Buying guideSamsung T7 Portable SSDSpecs, rankings & alternativesSponsored link · confirm price and availability on Amazon · updated October 16, 2026.