WD 5TB Elements Portable External Hard Drive vs WD My Passport 4TB
Specs compared
| Spec | WD 5TB Elements Portable External Hard Drive | WD My Passport 4TB |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5TB | 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 | 125 MB/s | 125 MB/s |
| Endurance | — | — |
| Warranty | 2 years | 3 years |
| Value Score | 71.4 | 73.4 |
| Price / TB | $43.20/TB | $45.68/TB |
| Current Price | $216.00 | $182.70 |
Our verdict
WD My Passport 4TB slightly wins our Value Score comparison (73.4 vs 71.4), making it the better-value external hdd at current Amazon prices. The WD 5TB Elements Portable External Hard Drive offers 5TB of storage vs 4TB for the WD My Passport 4TB. It is also the cheaper option right now at $182.70 vs $216.00. 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.