Question 1

Which is better, WD My Passport 5TB or Seagate Backup Plus Portable 5TB?

Accepted Answer

Based on our testing, the WD My Passport 5TB scores higher overall at 8.6/10. The WD My Passport 5TB scored 8.6/10 and the Seagate Backup Plus Portable 5TB scored 8.2/10 in our Best External Hard Drives 5TB 2026 evaluation.

Question 2

Is the WD My Passport 5TB worth it over the Seagate Backup Plus Portable 5TB?

Accepted Answer

The WD My Passport 5TB scores 8.6/10 while the Seagate Backup Plus Portable 5TB scores 8.2/10. The WD My Passport 5TB is our "Best Overall" pick in the Best External Hard Drives 5TB 2026 category.

WD My Passport 5TB vs Seagate Backup Plus Portable 5TB: Which to Buy?