Seagate Portable 4TB External Hard Drive vs WD My Passport 4TB
Specs compared
| Spec | Seagate Portable 4TB External Hard Drive | WD My Passport 4TB |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 4TB | 4TB |
| Interface | USB 3.0 | USB 3.0 |
| Form Factor | 2.5-inch | 2.5-inch |
| Read Speed | 130 MB/s | 130 MB/s |
| Write Speed | 120 MB/s | 125 MB/s |
| Endurance | — | — |
| Warranty | 2 years | 3 years |
| Value Score | 69.7 | 64.7 |
| Price / TB | $47.50/TB | $68.00/TB |
| Current Price | $189.99 | $271.99 |
Our verdict
Seagate Portable 4TB External Hard Drive slightly wins our Value Score comparison (69.7 vs 64.7), making it the better-value external hdd at current Amazon prices. WD My Passport 4TB carries a longer 3-year warranty vs 2 years for the Seagate Portable 4TB External Hard Drive. It is also the cheaper option right now at $189.99 vs $271.99. 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.