89.7
Western Digital
WD 16TB My Book Desktop External Hard Drive, USB 3.0
Best for creative professionals and home users with massive media libraries
- 16TB Desktop Storage
- USB 3.0 Connectivity
- Hardware Encryption
$725
Head to head · Storage & Drives
T7 Portable SSD 1TB Titan Gray, USB 3.2 Gen 2 vs WD 2TB Elements Portable External Hard Drive
Ravvy scores T7 Portable SSD 1TB Titan Gray, USB 3.2 Gen 2 at 95.41 and WD 2TB Elements Portable External Hard Drive at 86.46. T7 Portable SSD 1TB Titan Gray, USB 3.2 Gen 2 takes the overall pick, best for content creators and professional photographers on the move.
Ravvy pick
$214
The Samsung T7 is the best all-around external drive for most professionals, offering a perfect balance of speed and portability despite a slightly higher price point than basic hard drives.
How they score
| Factor | T7 Portable SSD 1TB Titan Gray, USB 3.2 Gen 2 | WD 2TB Elements Portable External Hard Drive |
|---|---|---|
| Read Speed | 94 | – |
| Portability | 98.5 | – |
| Versatility | 92.8 | – |
| Build Quality | 96.2 | – |
| Thermal Efficiency | 91.5 | – |
T7 Portable SSD 1TB Titan Gray, USB 3.2 Gen 2
What owners praise
- Blazing fast read speeds up to 1,050 MB/s
- Compact and lightweight aluminum build
- Excellent thermal management prevents throttling
- Broad compatibility with consoles and mobile devices
- Hardware encryption for enhanced data security
What to know first
- Higher cost per gigabyte than mechanical drives
- Included cables are somewhat short
- No IP rating for water or dust resistance
Skip it if budget users who only need occasional document backups
WD 2TB Elements Portable External Hard Drive
Specs side by side
| Spec | T7 Portable SSD 1TB Titan Gray, USB 3.2 Gen 2 | WD 2TB Elements Portable External Hard Drive |
|---|---|---|
| UPC | 887276410791 | 718037855363 |
| ASIN | B0874XN4D8 | B06W55K9N6 |
| GTIN | 887276410791 | 718037855363 |
| Brand | Samsung | Western Digital |
| Color | Titan Gray | Black |
| Model Name | T7 | Elements Desktop |
| Read Speed | 1050 megabytes_per_second | 1 gigabytes_per_second |
| Unit Count | 1 Count | – |
| Form Factor | Portable | 3.5-inch |
| Item Weight | 2.08 ounces | 4.64 ounces |
| Media Speed | 1000 megabits_per_second | 1 |
| Manufacturer | Samsung | Western Digital Technologies, Inc. |
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