Western Digital has renewed its My Passport portable SSD by redesigning its design while promising much faster speeds.
The bet has paid off for WD, which more or less doubles the transfer speeds of its My Passport compared to the previous generation. The new design is neat and still compact. In addition, the write and read speeds are excellent, which makes the My Passport 1 TB a portable SSD of choice.
Strong points
- Compact case with neat finishes.
- High flow rates.
- Guaranteed 5 years.
- USB-A adapter included.
Weak points
- Cable a bit too short.
- No storage pouch.
NB: The reported price drop is calculated by comparing the lowest price of the day with the average of the lowest prices charged by all merchants for the product last month, with security rules to exclude prices from shops whose the VAT policy is not clear (known as “grey” shops, typically in the case of imports from China).
Alternatively
The Crucial X8 offers a particularly convincing performance. Although it is not the most compact in its category, it offers a flow rate that is both high and stable. The hull is also of high quality, resistant to both scratches and falls.