Seagate One Touch 8TB External Desktop HDD vs WD My Passport 4TB
Specs compared
| Spec | Seagate One Touch 8TB External Desktop HDD | WD My Passport 4TB |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 8TB | 4TB |
| Interface | USB 3.0 | USB 3.0 |
| Form Factor | 3.5-inch | 2.5-inch |
| Read Speed | — | 130 MB/s |
| Write Speed | — | 125 MB/s |
| Endurance | — | — |
| Warranty | 2 years | 3 years |
| Value Score | 55.3 | 52.3 |
| Price / TB | $36.25/TB | $62.50/TB |
| Current Price | $289.99 | $249.99 |
Our verdict
Seagate One Touch 8TB External Desktop HDD slightly wins our Value Score comparison (55.3 vs 52.3), making it the better-value external hdd at current Amazon prices. The Seagate One Touch 8TB External Desktop HDD offers 8TB of storage vs 4TB for the WD My Passport 4TB. The WD My Passport 4TB is cheaper at $249.99 vs $289.99, so if budget is the priority, consider it as an alternative. Value Score is calculated daily from price, price per TB, read speed, endurance TBW, and warranty — so rankings shift as prices change. Check back to see if today's winner still leads.
Value Score combines price per TB (35%), speed (25%), endurance (20%), warranty (10%), and reviews (10%). Updated daily from Amazon.